NewJeans Min-ji appears at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on the 14th for a mediation hearing in ADOR's suit seeking confirmation of the validity of its exclusive contract against NewJeans./Courtesy of News1

ADOR, the agency of NewJeans, said on the 7th that it is discussing Min-ji's status in a positive direction.

ADOR said that regarding reports of Min-ji's return to NewJeans, "We are continuing internal discussions about future activities." It added that while it is difficult to share specifics, talks are continuing overall in a positive direction.

Earlier the same day, NewJeans' official social media (SNS) Instagram posted several photos with the phrase "HAPPY MINJI DAY," showing Min-ji making cookies.

The cookies in the photos are presumed to be the same ones Min-ji handed out when she made a surprise visit to a birthday‑themed café prepared by fans. The cookies came in various shapes, including rabbits, hearts, and stars symbolizing NewJeans' fandom, Bunnies.

In addition, on the fan platform Weverse, the NewJeans account also displayed an image on the main screen celebrating Min-ji's birthday on the 7th.

A gift NewJeans Min-ji left at a birthday-themed café./Courtesy of captured from social media

Meanwhile, after a dispute with the agency, Hanni, Haerin, and Hye-in returned to ADOR first in Nov. last year. Min-ji's status has not yet been decided, and Danielle has continued a legal dispute with ADOR after leaving the group.

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