by NewJeans ADOR's return without Min Hee Jin has raised many questions about the group's future. Min was the creative force behind the sound choreography fashion and promotion so his departure means the group's identity must change. HYBE has already appointed a new CEO and most of the creative team are expected to be replaced with a producer who seems to be taking over is Hitchhiker.
The main issue is the group's unity because during the contract dispute there were disagreements Hyein and Haerin first returned through the agency while Minji Hanni and Danielle issued statements through lawyers without coordination. Fans have started calling them 2 Jeans and 3 Jeans fearing a split and ADOR has said it will hold meetings with each member individually.
Min now has his own label OOAK and has said he respects the members' choice to return and insists they must remain five under any circumstances. At the same time HYBE stock has risen and analysts say a 2025 comeback could bring big profits starting in 2026. Critics say NewJeans' sound must change and the priority now is rebuilding trust and holding onto the fanbase 💫
