Former ADOR CEO and current Ooak Records CEO Min Hee-jin made a rare public appearance this week. While discussing new projects and her views on AI, she was inevitably asked about the highly anticipated NewJeans and former member Danielle. Facing sensitive questions, she didn't delve into details, offering only a cautious response and a single wish.
Appears at Seoul Foreign Correspondents' Club: Discusses New Boy Group, AI, and Japan Hints
Min Hee-jin attended the Seoul Foreign Correspondents' Club event as a guest, where she spoke about her upcoming projects, her views on AI, and mentioned a new boy group she's preparing. According to reports from the event, she also hinted at content related to Japan and very briefly touched upon the situation with Danielle/NewJeans.
Asked About Danielle's Departure and Exclusive Contract Dispute, She Refuses Direct Comment
When asked about Danielle's departure and the exclusive contract dispute surrounding NewJeans, Min Hee-jin did not directly comment. She explained that it was not her place to speak, and giving a more direct answer "could become a problem." At the same time, she criticized many media reports about the controversy, describing them as one-sided.
Regarding reports of a possible NewJeans comeback, Min Hee-jin also remained reserved, emphasizing that she could not judge the veracity of the currently circulating information.
“Actually, I don't accurately know the facts, so it's hard to give an opinion. I can't judge how much of the currently circulating reports are true and how much are not.”
Min Hee-jin on a possible NewJeans comeback
Only Wish Revealed: Hopes Company Fulfills Promises
While Min Hee-jin avoided speculating on NewJeans' future, she did reveal one wish: if the members return, she hopes the company will keep its promises and treat the NewJeans members well. She also hopes reporters will continue to follow up to see if this promise is truly fulfilled.
Lawsuit Ongoing, New Work Becomes Her Motivation to Move Forward
During the event, Min Hee-jin also discussed the ongoing legal battle she is facing. She stated that she has no intention of giving up, believing that continuously facing legal disputes is a challenge in itself because she has a business "blueprint" in her heart that she trusts and that sustains everything. She added that her ongoing work on a new boy group is what motivates her to keep moving forward amidst these challenges.
Although Min Hee-jin didn't reveal much about NewJeans' future, with the group's future still uncertain, her cautious wording and her wish for the members to be treated well have left many fans heartbroken.
