Danielle was removed from NewJeans because ADOR terminated her exclusive contract, saying it had become difficult for her to continue as a NewJeans member and as an artist under the label. The agency has also stated it plans legal action related to her family and former CEO Min Hee-jin, whom it blames for intensifying the dispute around the group and delaying NewJeans’ activities.

What ADOR officially said

  • ADOR announced on December 29, 2025 that Danielle’s exclusive contract was terminated and that she would no longer be part of NewJeans.
  • In its statement, the label said it had “judged that it would be difficult for her to continue as a NewJeans member and ADOR artist,” without listing every detailed violation publicly.

Reported reasons behind the decision

  • Korean and international reports say ADOR accuses Danielle of breaching her exclusive contract, including engaging in outside entertainment and brand activities that allegedly conflicted with the agency’s agreements.
  • Commentaries and news coverage also highlight her perceived alignment with former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin and her family’s opposition to HYBE/ADOR, which the agency frames as having fueled the long-running conflict around NewJeans.

Legal and future implications

  • ADOR has stated that it intends to take legal measures against at least one member of Danielle’s family and Min Hee-jin, saying they bear “significant responsibility” for the dispute and the group’s disrupted activities.
  • Coverage notes that other members are in various stages of discussion or return, while Danielle is out of the group and may face financial or legal consequences tied to alleged contract violations.

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