On December 25, NewJeans appeared on CBS Radio’s “Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show.” The appearance was conducted solely by the group without consultation with ADOR, drawing significant interest in the members’ statements.
On the radio show, the group name “NewJeans” was not mentioned; instead, the members were introduced individually as Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. During the broadcast, NewJeans avoided discussing their exclusive contract dispute with ADOR and instead performed live, shedding tears in the process.
Hanni introduced her self-composed song, “Darling Darling,” written after the dismissal of Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR. She shared, “It was a really tough time for us. We wondered whether we should secretly gather to sing it for Bunnies (NewJeans’ fandom name) or do a live broadcast to share it. Every time I sing it, I find myself crying, thinking about the struggles we endured. It feels like the wounds haven’t healed.”
Minji‘s outfit particularly drew public attention during the broadcast. She wore a T-shirt featuring the name “MINHEEJIN” and an image of Min Hee-jin from a press conference. The center of the T-shirt depicted the NewJeans members, seemingly surrounded by Min Hee-jin, hinting at the dynamics between them.
After the radio show, NewJeans posted on a separate account, apart from their official one, “We did our own hair and makeup for the radio. We did well, right?” showcasing their confident attitude. Online reactions varied, with comments such as, “They seem to be just enjoying the moment,” and “I didn’t expect them to include such messages on a T-shirt.”
Meanwhile, NewJeans declared the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR on the 29th of last month. In response, ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE, filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court to confirm the validity of the contract.
Additionally, previously on the 24th, ADOR told the media, “The appearance on Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show was decided and conducted independently by the artists without consulting the company. We were unaware of the appearance in advance.”