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"We Won't Stop"—NewJeans' Minji Shares Emotional Birthday Letter Amid Legal Turmoil

NewJeans' Minji opened up about her emotional state through a heartfelt message to fans, posted on her birthday.

🎂 Minji's Birthday Reflection

On May 7, Minji shared a lengthy post on the group-run Instagram account @mhdhh_friends, where the members have been updating fans independently of their agency.

"I've been busier than expected," she began. "Before I knew it, my birthday had come. Time flies."

💬 Conflicted Emotions & Honest Confession

Minji admitted feeling overwhelmed:

"There's so much I want to say, but maybe because my mind is so tangled, I can't organize it."

She expressed a desire for happiness—for herself, her members, and their fans (Bunnies). But she also questioned the cost of chasing dreams:

"Maybe it looks selfish to pursue what I love while focusing only on my own happiness."
"But I hope I'm happy today and tomorrow. Sacrificing the present for a future that might never come—that feels too cruel."

💔 Hints of Internal Conflict

Her words also carried weight in light of the ongoing dispute with their agency, ADOR, implying struggles behind the scenes:

"It's a future we don't even know will come, maybe one that won't. I miss the days when we were united through good music."

Still, she expressed hope:

"This isn't where we stop. We're not stopping. I believe we're growing deeper."

She ended by recalling Bunnies who visited her birthday café:

"I hope we're all happy—today and tomorrow."

⚖️ Background: Legal Battle Between NewJeans and ADOR

  • Debut: NewJeans debuted in July 2022 under HYBE's sub-label ADOR.
  • Conflict: In November 2023, the members declared contract termination, claiming ADOR violated their agreement.
  • ADOR's Response: Denied the claims and pursued legal action.
  • Court Ruling (March 2024): The Seoul Central District Court sided with ADOR, ruling that NewJeans cannot promote independently.
  • Current Status: Group promotions have been suspended. The members filed an appeal.
  • Next Court Hearing:June 5, 2025


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