New Jeans are returning as a four-member group… What is the latest update on Daniel since his departure?

You've been wondering what New Jeans' Daniel has been up to lately, haven't you? I've put together a chronological summary for you, from the reason for his expulsion, his heartfelt confession during a live broadcast, the photo with the Korean flag at the Tokyo Marathon, to the Instagram post uploaded today. 😭

 

 

News about Daniel's recent whereabouts is a hot topic again these days 🔥

New Jeans celebrate their 4th debut anniversary Released content featuring the full four members, including Minji. I did, but on the same day Daniel also posted a cryptic message on Instagram I uploaded it. I’ve summarized everything at once, including why Daniel was the only one kicked out and what he’s been up to lately!

 

 

1. Why was Daniel the only one kicked out?

New Jeans held an emergency press conference in November 2024 and announced that they would terminate their exclusive contract with their agency, Adore. However, As the court ruled in Adore's favor, restrictions were placed on the members' activities. This happened, and after that, the situation diverged.

 

• Haerin, Hyein → Return to Adore in November 2025
• hani → Return in December 2025
• Minji → "Negotiations are underway in a positive direction"
• Daniel → Notification of termination of exclusive contract (expulsion)

 

According to Adore's explanation, they determined that Daniel bore significant responsibility for causing the exclusive contract dispute and delaying the member's departure and return.

 

 

2. The Real Reason Revealed in the Trial

 

At the second hearing for the damages lawsuit on June 11, 2026, Adore submitted Telegram conversations as evidence. Even in a situation where independent activities were blocked by an injunction... The content that Daniel tried to push for a feature on the new song by the American band Emotional Oranges. It was.

• Discussion on retroactively applying the contract signing date to prior to the provisional injunction decision
• Discussion on receiving the payment under Daniel's sister's business name
• Emotional Oranges has already invested $175,000 (approximately 240 million won).
• Circumstances regarding a luxury watch brand contract and an attempted photo shoot in Singapore were also mentioned.

 

Daniel's side countered, stating, "We believed the contract termination was justified, so we only explored the possibility," and added that there was no personal profit related to the pictorial. ...stated. The next hearing date was July 2nd.

 

 

3. Daniel's Personally Revealed Feelings and Live Broadcast Remarks

 

Daniel, who had been quiet for a while after receiving the expulsion notice, started a live broadcast titled 'Dear Bunnies' on January 12, 2026. As soon as the broadcast started Why am I already crying? They say he looked overwhelmed with emotion while saying that 😭

I fought to the end to be with the members.
"New Jeans is always in a corner of my heart. This is not the end, but the beginning."
"Whenever I think of Bernese, the first thing that always comes to mind is their gaze; the moments on stage are what sustain me now."
"I will update you on the lawsuit and the situation you are curious about when the time comes."

 

It was a statement that clearly showed affection for the fandom while remaining silent regarding the lawsuit.

 

 

4. Timeline of Recent Updates Since Suspension of Activities

 

2025.08.05 — Update on Daniel revealed on Runner Sean's social media! Morning run along the Han River with the Unknown Crew, completed 10km in 56 minutes 🏃‍♀️

2025.12.23 — Captured volunteering with coal briquettes covered

2026.01.12 — First official statement via live broadcast 'To Bunny's'

2026.03.01 — Spotted waving the Korean flag while watching the Tokyo Marathon, visited the site to support Unknown Crew members

July 22, 2026 — On the day the full 4-member NewJeans content was released, Daniel also posted a message on Instagram expressing his feelings.

 

5. New Jeans' full group comeback and the Instagram post uploaded today

 

July 22nd, Content featuring the full four-member group, including Minji, was released to celebrate the 4th anniversary of NewJeans' debut. That's enough.

As it was their first full group comeback in 1 year and 4 months, the fans' reaction was enthusiastic ✨ Coincidentally, Daniel also posted a photo and message on Instagram on the same day.

"Sometimes life may become cloudy, but the light always finds its way back. Until then, keep shining, too."

It was a casual look with a baseball cap against a backdrop of a blue sky and a lake, and there were many reactions suggesting that it was done in response to the news of the New Jeans reunion.

 

 

6. The lawsuit, what is the status now?

 

Adore (Hive) filed a lawsuit for damages against Daniel, one member of Daniel's family, and former CEO Min Hee-jin.

 

The key issue is Whether Daniel's activities constitute 'independent activities' in violation of the exclusive contract It is whether or not. The court has requested both parties to submit objective data, such as whether and when the contract was concluded, the actual deliverables, and the entity responsible for settlement. The final conclusion has not been reached yet.

 

 

💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

 

Q. Why was Daniel the only one kicked out of New Jeans?

A. Adore notified Daniel of the termination, judging that Daniel caused a dispute over the exclusive contract and attempted to pursue independent activities, such as overseas featuring and contracts, during the injunction period.

 

Q. Has Daniel ever stated his position personally?

A. Yes, on the live broadcast 'To the Bunnys' on January 12, 2026, you stated, "I fought to the end to be with the members," and "This is not the end, but the beginning."

 

Q. How much is the damages lawsuit amount for Daniel?

A. It varied slightly depending on the report, so it was reported as 43.1 billion won in January, 43 billion won in March, and 33.1 billion won in July.

 

Q. What has Daniel been up to recently?

A. Following running crew activities and a visit to cheer on the Tokyo Marathon, I posted a message and photos expressing my feelings on Instagram on July 22, 2026.

 

 

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