NewJeans member Hanni has expressed her unwavering support for former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin, as the executive navigates through a publicized conflict with HYBE.

On September 27, Min Hee Jin took to Instagram to share a heartwarming exchange between herself and Hanni, highlighting a message that the NewJeans member had sent via Kakaotalk. In her message, Hanni offered encouragement, stating, “Wishing you good luck today, CEO! Though I’m sure you’ll nail it as always.” The show of support from Hanni comes at a time when Min Hee Jin is embroiled in tensions with her former company.

Further cementing her loyalty to the former CEO, Hanni also shared fan art accompanied by the statement, “NEWJEANS NEVER DIE!”—a phrase that quickly caught the attention of fans, fueling further speculation about the strong bond between the girl group and Min Hee Jin.

Min Hee Jin, who is credited with shaping NewJeans’ identity and success, attended the ‘2024 Hyundai Card Da Vinci Motel’ event held in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the same day. Serving as one of the event’s keynote speakers, Min delivered a 100-minute talk titled “The Producer Who Breaks the Formula of K-Pop: Min Hee Jin’s Freestyle.” The talk, which commenced at 9 PM, attracted significant attention, particularly in light of the unresolved disputes between her and HYBE.

The discord between Min Hee Jin and HYBE became a hot topic after NewJeans members publicly called for her reinstatement during a live broadcast on September 11. Despite the vocal support from the group, HYBE announced on September 25 that while they would convene an extraordinary general meeting to appoint Min Hee Jin as an inside director, they would not restore her position as CEO.

Fans continue to rally behind both Min Hee Jin and NewJeans, with many expressing their hopes for a resolution that honors the artistic integrity and vision that brought the group to global prominence.

This ongoing story has gripped the K-pop world, leaving many to wonder what lies ahead for Min Hee Jin, NewJeans, and their future endeavors together.