SOURCE: 민희진, 다니엘 살리기? "256억 포기할테니 뉴진스 5인 모이게 해달라"
Min Heejin announced that she is willing to give up her 25.6 billion KRW 'put option' for NewJeans.
On the 25th, CEO of OOAK Records (and former CEO of ADOR) Min Heejin held a press conference in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
On the 12th, the Seoul Central District ruled in favor of Min Heejijn in the lawsuits filed by HYBE, seeking confirmation of the termination of the shareholder agreement, and Min Heejin, seeking payment for shares. The court ordered HYBE to pay Min Heejin 25.5 billion KRW for her shares.
At the press conference, Min Heejin said, "I held this press conference to make a meaningful offer to HYBE. Among all the reasons behind this decision, the most urgent one is because of NewJeans' members." She added, "I will give up the 25.6 billion KRW. In exchange, I propose that all ongoing lawsuits be immediately halted and that all disputes to be ended immediately."
She emphasized, "I can no longer bear to watch the five members who should be happily standing on stage, standing in court instead. The members on stage must also be suffering. Neither the fans or anyone else can look at this situation with happiness." She added, "We can never create a good culture with hearts that are torn apart like this."
She continued, "I had a creative vision when I launched NewJeans. I'm very sad that I couldn't finish it, but because of that, I ask ADOR to keep the promise they made in court to 'treat NewJeans well if they return.'" She proposed, "Please create an environment where all five members of NewJeans can be together and freely pursue their dreams."
NewJeans unilaterally declared the termination of their exclusive contracts in November 2024, but the court ruled in favor of ADOR. As a result, Haerin, Hyein, and Hanni returned to ADOR, while Minji is still in discussions with the agency. However, ADOR notified Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract and announced legal action at the same time, saying, "We will hold one family member of Danielle and former CEO Min Heejin legally responsible for causing this dispute, NewJeans' departure, and delaying the members' return."
