Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of ADOR, issued an official statement on November 13, 2025, to address the news that all members of NewJeans had decided to return to the agency.
She began by acknowledging the numerous inquiries she had received and affirmed her belief that the members reached their decision to return together only after “deep deliberation and discussion.”
This choice, she stated, she completely respects and supports.
She also expressed her deep appreciation for the courage of the members who “joined hands again to protect one another” despite the preceding difficulties.
The Mandate: NewJeans Must Remain Five
The central point of her statement was the necessity of maintaining the group’s unity.
While asserting that she is personally capable of starting her career anew anywhere, she maintained that the integrity of the group is paramount.
She declared her firm belief that “ NewJeans must be kept intact as five members” under any circumstances.
Min Hee Jin (Credit: YouTube)
Her ultimate hope for the group is not just success, but that “all five members are happy” and that NewJeans grows “stronger and… even better.”
Message to Fans and Future Support
Min Hee Jin used the statement to connect with the fans, or “Bunnies,” who stood by the group during the challenging period.
She asked for a warm welcome to be extended to the members as they make their official return.
Also, she pledged her personal commitment to the group’s future, stating she would “watch over NewJeans’ music and growth and support them to the very end.”
Separation from Legal Litigation
She drew a sharp distinction between her personal affairs and the group’s future.
She noted that the ongoing litigation between her and HYBE had prolonged a difficult time for everyone, but she stressed that this legal battle is “entirely separate and has nothing to do with NewJeans.”
Min Hee Jin affirmed her commitment to seeking the truth in her own individual lawsuits and asked for continued support in that endeavor.
The rumors began in 2019 after leaked CCTV footage surfaced, showing BTS’s Jungkook in close contact with a popular tattoo artist named Lee Mi Joo.
Both a friend of the woman and Jungkook’s agency immediately denied the rumors, with the agency also announcing plans to take legal action against the person who leaked the CCTV footage.
A friend of Lee Mi Joo later gave an interview explaining that their interaction was simply part of a group outing and that the dating narrative was entirely constructed by some fans who “made it what it is.”
The Devastating Aftermath of Harassment
Just a month after the rumors surfaced, the tattoo artist’s friend revealed the devastating consequences she was facing due to the harassment.
BTS’s Jungkook (Credit: X)
Also, the malicious online activity extended to her personal life, where her family was doxxed and anyone connected to her also suffered harassment.
Privacy Invasion and Ongoing Trauma
The harassment escalated to a severe invasion of privacy. Her phone number was leaked, causing her to receive non-stop calls, even from abroad.
The friend became visibly emotional while recounting the extent of the harassment, stating that it was a relief she had not taken her own life at that point.
While the tattoo artist is still alive, her current social media accounts appear to be restricted, suggesting that the effects of the 2019 dating rumors still linger six years later.
The Blame and a Call for Responsibility
Jungkook is not held responsible for the fan reactions. Instead, the blame is placed entirely on the fans who engaged in the harassment.
The friend of the tattoo artist also warned that such extreme actions by fans could ultimately harm BTS’s reputation, concluding that the entire situation results in a loss for everyone involved.
