NewJeans member Hanni has gone viral again after being spotted in Australia, following news of her return to ADOR.
On the 27th, posts on online communities and X (Twitter) claimed, "I saw Hanni at the Australian Open tennis tournament." The poster shared a hat bearing Hannis autograph and said, "She looked healthier than expected. But it seems shell need more time to prepare for her return." Fans were thrilled to finally hear from her, yet expressed disappointment that a comeback may still be far off.
Reports of Hanni staying overseas surfaced earlier at the end of last year, when she was allegedly seen in Ushuaia, Argentina. Even after deciding to return, news of her spending time abroad has fueled speculation that "the teams reorganization period might be dragging on."
In November 2024, NewJeans announced the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR over a breakdown of trust and declared an independent path, but the situation changed rapidly when a court accepted ADORs request confirming the contracts validity. Following the ruling, members began discussing a return to the label; Hanni, Haerin, and Hyein have confirmed their comeback. Minji remains in talks, while Danielle has reportedly received a notice of contract termination for violating the exclusive agreement.
Meanwhile, controversies surrounding NewJeans are still unfolding.