Danielle from NewJeans stunned at the OMEGA launch in Kyoto on June 18, but some were left scratching their heads. With the group in the middle of a legal battle against HYBBE’s ADOR, her surprise appearance raised eyebrows. Was this a sign of reconciliation or a breach of contract? The answer is neither. It turns out Danielle’s attendance was part of a brand deal she signed way before the legal drama between the group and the label started.
Danielle of NewJeans debuts a blonde bob. pic.twitter.com/kRwWxrPdZd
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) June 18, 2025
The NewJeans member debuted a radiant look with a platinum blonde bob that quickly went viral. But behind the glam was major confusion. Fans debated whether her showing up at the event meant the group had returned to ADOR or violated their ongoing contracts. The timing couldn’t have been more dramatic, coming right after a Seoul court rejected NewJeans’ appeal to conduct independent activities outside ADOR’s control on June 17.
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Omega event in Kyoto #다니엘 #Danielle pic.twitter.com/Js1CLX1jeY
— MHDHH Loops 🧸🦦🐶🐱🐹 (@newjeans_loop) June 18, 2025
Thankfully, sources cleared things up. Danielle is still fulfilling her duties as OMEGA’s global ambassador, and the event had ADOR staff on site. So no, this wasn’t a contract violation. But it’s also not a hint that things are smoothed over. It’s simply a prior commitment being honored. For now, NewJeans remains legally tied to ADOR, and unless the courts say otherwise, they’re not breaking free from the agency.
