On June 18 KST, NewJeans member Danielle made her much-anticipated return to the spotlight at the ‘OMEGA AquaTerra 30mm Launching Event’ in Kyoto, Japan. Her striking appearance—complete with a sleek off-shoulder gown and a dramatic blonde bob—quickly became the talk of the town. However, what was meant to be a dazzling public outing soon sparked controversy.
Many fans and observers questioned whether Danielle’s participation in the luxury brand event violated her exclusive contract with ADOR, as tensions between NewJeans and their agency continue to escalate.
But on June 19 KST, sources clarified that Danielle’s appearance had been scheduled well in advance—long before the group’s legal feud with ADOR erupted. As a global ambassador for OMEGA since last year, Danielle is still contractually obligated to attend brand-related activities. For now, she will continue fulfilling her duties with coordination from ADOR.
The clarification comes just days after a South Korean court once again denied NewJeans’ request to suspend their contract with ADOR, ruling on June 17 that the members cannot engage in independent promotions. If any of them proceed without ADOR’s consent, they face a hefty penalty of 1 billion KRW each.
As the legal standoff continues, Danielle’s OMEGA appearance stands as both a symbol of her star power—and a reminder of the complex legal ties that still bind NewJeans to their agency.
