Danielle is officially out of the group after ADOR terminated her exclusive contract on December 29 — an explosive end to a nearly two-year long battle that divided the group, their label and the K-pop industry at large.

NewJeans’ label Ador is suing member Danielle, one of her family members, and former label head Min Hee-jin for $31 million for breaking contract. The legal drama between K-pop sensation NewJeans and their label Ador takes another twist as the label sues one of the band’s members for breach of contract.

After ADOR terminated Danielle's contract, online speculation has exploded over her possible move to The Black Label, fuelled by industry overlaps and recent public appearances. Fans are also debating unverified claims that internal trust issues led to her removal,

K-pop fans are mourning the end of an era, with news that hit girl group NewJeans has fractured following the sudden exit of one of its members.

SEOUL: Danielle (pic) of girl group NewJeans has been removed from both the group and her agency Ador, marking a major turning point in the monthslong contract dispute that has divided the team.

Girl group NewJeans' agency ADOR terminated its exclusive contract with member Danielle, and will also take legal measures against the singer's family, who "provoked the string of events regarding the legal dispute.

News spread that Danielle was expelled from the group NewJeans on the same day she participated in a briquette-delivery volunteer activity. On the 29th, a netizen posted on the online community “NewJeans Gallery” with the title,