NJZ (NewJeans) Haerin’s Past Comments About Penalties Spark Speculations Amid The Group’s Return To ADOR

Netizens had mixed reactions.

This article is part of our coverage of HYBE vs. ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. You can read more and view the entire timeline here.

Netizens were shocked when it was revealed that NJZ‘s (NewJeans) Haerin and Hyein would be returning to ADOR amid the recent lawsuit.

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Even more shock was caused when the other three members also agreed to return.

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Amid the news, a screenshot of Haerin‘s comments from a press conference has gained attention.

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During the video, Haerin addressed the penalties, adding, “We’ve worked hard and done our best so far, so we believe there’s no reason for us to pay any penalties.”

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In the comments, netizens shared that it was inevitable that Haerin would return, and while she made claims about paying the fine, realistically, she wouldn’t have been able to do it. Some added that it was a relief that Haerin came to her senses, but others were still critical because of the issues the group has caused for many people since filing the lawsuit.

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• Of course, she can’t pay that. Even if you’re rich, how could anyone have ₩600 billion KRW (about $411 million USD)? Obviously, she can’t pay it lol.
• She probably really didn’t know. She’s part of the problem, but the people around her were also a problem. Thankfully, she’s come to her senses now.
• It’s a relief that she’s back.
• What “evil editing” or “revolution” or whatever—she said it was a revolution for two years, and now suddenly she wants to start activities again. Isn’t it strange to think she can keep a good image after all that? Some people got cut or had issues because of her fans or her haters during those two years.
• Good thing she came back. No need to pay any penalty fee lol she did the right thing
• Makes sense—if the ship’s sinking, you open your eyes and get out of there.

The penalties the group would incur was a huge topic of discussion amid the lawsuit.

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