NewJeans Timeline

The court ruled in Min Hee-jin's favor in a put-option lawsuit over a shareholder agreement dispute with HYBE, a decision that entitles her to approximately 25.5 billion won.

A Seoul court ruled that HYBE Labels must pay former Ador CEO Min He-jin about 25.5 billion won (≈$17.5 million) in a dispute over a put option, clarifying key legal questions around her shareholder agreement and creative autonomy and setting the stage for appeals and ongoing litigation.

NewJeans were listed among the acts occupying top spots on Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending February 7, 2026.

A Seoul court approved Ador's February request to freeze assets owned by former NewJeans member Danielle's mother and former CEO Min Hee-jin. Ador's total claim is 7 billion won (5 billion won against Min Hee-jin and 2 billion won against Danielle's mother) to prevent disposal or concealment of assets prior to a final ruling.

Min Hee-jin's legal representative denied allegations that Min attempted to poach or tamper with NewJeans members, claiming the accusations were part of a "national fraud" orchestrated by a member's family and an outside business figure. The statement was delivered at a press conference in Seoul; Min did not attend.

NewJeans is listed among the top acts on Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending January 24, 2026.

After two weeks of silence, Danielle resurfaced on Jan. 12, launching a personal social media account and hosting a livestream to speak directly to fans.

Danielle held a 10-minute livestream on her newly launched personal Instagram account, after posting a teaser that read 'for those who waited 12 Jan. 7pm.' Tens of thousands of viewers joined the stream.

Danielle will hold a "Live Message" livestream at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2026 via her personal YouTube channel and Instagram — her first public address since her departure from NewJeans.

ADOR has reduced its damages claim against its ex-CEO and an ex-NewJeans member by 10 billion won.

Four songwriters, including Audrey Armacost, sued NewJeans, agency Ador and parent company Hybe in the U.S., alleging the 2024 single "How Sweet" copied elements from their demo "One of a Kind" and seeking royalty compensation.

ADOR has filed a damages lawsuit seeking approximately 43 billion won (about $29 million) against former NewJeans member Danielle and others.

Ador confirmed that members Hyein, Haerin and Hanni recently traveled to Copenhagen for music production as NewJeans begins preparations for a comeback; Minji did not join the trip.

The agency said it has not decided whether Minji will rejoin the group.

Danielle's contract with the agency has been terminated and she is no longer part of the group's contracted lineup.

NewJeans achieved 900 million plays on Spotify with the 2022 B-side track "Ditto," marking the group's second song to pass that milestone after "OMG." "Ditto" is from the single album "OMG," released in December 2022; it also entered the Billboard Hot 100 (No. 82) and the U.K. Official Singles Top 100 (No. 95).

The music video for NewJeans' "OMG" has garnered 300 million views on YouTube.

Ador reported that NewJeans' 2023 song "OMG" surpassed 900 million plays on Spotify.

Ador notified Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract with the agency.

Danielle is referred to as a former member of NewJeans and said she 'fought till the end' to stay with the group.

Ador said members Haerin, Hyein and Hanni agreed to return to the agency amid the group's contract dispute.

Ador stated it had concluded it would be difficult to continue working with Danielle amid an ongoing contract dispute and announced the termination of her exclusive contract.

Former NewJeans member Danielle delivered her first public message via YouTube and Instagram Live, saying she "fought until the very end" to stay with the group and addressing her departure after her agency announced termination of her exclusive contract.

The group's long-anticipated comeback is expected later this year.

K-pop label ADOR filed a lawsuit against NewJeans member Danielle. The report also states that ex-chief Min (Lee Min-young) is seeking 43.1 billion won in compensation.

K-pop label ADOR filed a lawsuit against Danielle, reported by Yonhap.

ADOR confirmed NewJeans member Hanni will continue her activities with ADOR.

ADOR announced it notified NewJeans member Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract.

ADOR announced that NewJeans member Danielle's contract has been terminated.

ADOR announced that NewJeans member Hanni will stay with the agency.

HYBE labels shared updates on the progress of legal proceedings against malicious activities violating the rights of NewJeans.

ADOR announced that NewJeans member Danielle's contract has been terminated.

ADOR announced that NewJeans member Hanni will remain with the agency.

Ador filed a civil damages suit at the Seoul Central District Court seeking up to 43.09 billion won against former NewJeans member Danielle, a family member, and ex-CEO Min Hee-jin.

Ador terminated Danielle's contract, making her an ex-member of NewJeans.

Ador announced plans to file a lawsuit against Danielle, seeking contractual penalties and damages.

Danielle Marsh became the first member to formally exit the five-member girl group NewJeans.

Ador (Hybe subsidiary) announced the termination of Danielle Marsh's exclusive contract with the agency.

Danielle has been removed from the girl group NewJeans after Ador terminated her contract.

ADOR announced the termination of NewJeans member Danielle's contract.

NewJeans member Hanni will remain under contract with ADOR, as announced by the label.

ADOR announced that NewJeans member Danielle's contract has been terminated.

ADOR confirmed that NewJeans member Hanni will remain under contract with the agency.

Ador said Hanni will rejoin the agency.

Ador officially terminated Danielle's exclusive contract, citing irreparable damage to trust and ongoing conflict stemming from the group's legal dispute with the agency.

Ador announced the termination of its exclusive contract with NewJeans member Danielle; the agency said it concluded Danielle would have difficulty continuing as part of the group or with the agency.

In December 2025, Ador filed a damage suit against the idol Danielle, her mother and former Ador CEO Min Hee-jin, claiming 43.1 billion won in compensation for causing delay to the resumption of NewJeans' activities.

A court ruling on the validity of contracts was issued on October 30, accelerating subsequent developments related to NewJeans' contracts.

An Oct. 30 court ruling confirmed the validity of exclusive contracts between Ador and all five NewJeans members.

An October court ruling confirmed the validity of the NewJeans members' contracts.

All five members said late last year that they intended to return to Ador, bringing an end to their legal dispute with the agency.

Danielle has been removed from the girl group NewJeans and is no longer a member following the contract termination by Ador.

Ador officially terminated Danielle's exclusive contract, citing irreparable damage to trust and ongoing conflict related to the group's legal dispute with the agency.

In November 2024 the members notified Ador of contract termination (report excerpt).

The members moved to terminate their exclusive contracts and pursue independent activities.

The contract dispute between NewJeans and their agency Ador began, creating uncertainty around Danielle's status with the group.

A contract dispute between NewJeans (and member Danielle) and agency Ador began.

HYBE Labels launched an internal audit of Min Hee-jin after tampering allegations involving NewJeans first surfaced.

NewJeans' hit song "Super Shy" (referenced as a 2023 hit in the article).

"OMG" became NewJeans' first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 74 and charting for six weeks.