NewJeans are facing controversy as they enter an indefinite hiatus following a legal dispute with ADOR/HYBE.
The controversy began in November 2024 when all five members announced their plans to terminate their contracts with ADOR. They cited the agency’s alleged breach of trust and mistreatment. Soon after, NewJeans rebranded to NJZ, pushing for independent activities.
In March 2025, the court ruled in favor of ADOR, blocking NewJeans from any solo or group activities. Their formal appeal was dismissed, solidifying ADOR’s control.
Since their last appearance at ComplexCon in March, NewJeans has been absent from the industry. Fans are increasingly concerned about the group’s future amid this ongoing legal battle.
Korean Netizens React
As 2025 progresses, fans and netizens are debating NewJeans’ ability to regain their popularity.
They gathered in online communities, sharing their thoughts:
“If they make a comeback, I think they’ll still be really popular.”
“Even when promoting actively, it’s hard to maintain popularity. If their inactivity continues, it’s inevitable.”
“Their debut song ‘Hype Boy’ is still on the charts. This post is just senseless doomsaying lol.”
“NewJeans is over? LOL I’ll still listen when they release music.”
“Popularity is temporary, of course. But that usually applies as time passes. They actively turned the public against them.”
Debates continue, with some fans expressing hope for a return while others are skeptical about the group’s future.
What do you think? Can NewJeans bounce back? Let us know in the comments!
Here’s an embedded tweet for further context:
“Nothing lasts forever.”
