Fans had been holding out hope for the comeback of the original NewJeans lineup following an intense year of litigation. Although things started looking up recently as the members were reported to be returning to ADOR one by one, the South Korean quintet unexpectedly faced another roadblock when it was announced on Monday, 29 December 2025, that one member had been removed.
According to reports, ADOR has opted to terminate Danielle's exclusive contract rather than negotiate new terms for her stay. This decision effectively shatters the possibility of a five-member NewJeans comeback, and the agency has also revealed its intention to sue the 20-year-old singer and her family.
