CEO Kim Joo-young Steps Forward Amid NewJeans' Declaration of Separation, 'Email Revealed'

source: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001801170

Dear Minji, Hani, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein,

After receiving the certification of contents, I hoped over the past two weeks that I might have a chance to meet you even once. However, I am left with mixed feelings as I address you through this email without having met you in person.

Over the past 14 days, the members of Ador have been engulfed in great frustration and sadness. Since NewJeans are our only artists, some of our staff felt anxious. Nonetheless, we did not forget our role as your agency. We carefully reviewed your demands and diligently prepared responses to your requests for rectification. Some issues were not actions taken by Ador or were beyond our direct control, and we felt that 14 days was a bit insufficient. Even so, we believe we did our best within the given time through consultation and verification with other companies. If you have any additional questions or requests, please feel free to let us know at any time.

At the same time, our staff is diligently planning next year's activity schedule and the concept for the full-length album. It is very unfortunate that a week ago, Ms. Hee-jin informed us that it would be difficult for her to continue working with Ador and the NewJeans members. However, given our urgent situation, we couldn't stay disappointed. In the short span of a week, reminiscing about the enjoyable times we've spent with you, we have reviewed various domestic and international producer lineups capable of bringing out your potential, and overall, we are moving in a positive direction. Of course, our doors remain open, and it would be wonderful if Ms. Hee-jin changes her mind and returns to Ador as NewJeans' producer. Today, at the board meeting, we received reports on next year's activity plans and the full-length album concept, which our staff have collaboratively developed. We have no doubt that if you participate with us, we will create great music that captures your sincerity and highlights your unique styles.

What surprised me the most upon receiving the certification of contents was that you might be worried we would neglect you without any plans. However, CEO Lee Jae-sang of HYBE contacted me today and said that if you wish, HYBE Group will spare no effort in providing any global support, leveraging its capabilities and global network. As I have mentioned several times, we have been sincerely preparing NewJeans' activity plans for next year, and we look forward to the opportunity to share this with you.

Around 4 p.m. today, we sent our reply to you via next-day express delivery. While I was busy with various meetings and couldn't send an email attaching the dispatched reply, I heard that you are holding a press conference tonight at 8:30 p.m. We hope that our response will resolve any misunderstandings you may have. If possible, we would like to meet and talk with you in person. Please take your time to think it over during your schedule in Japan, and feel free to let us know your availability. We will also listen attentively to what you have to say at today's press conference.

Thank you.

Sincerely, K

im Joo-young

CEO of Ador