NewJeans member Haerin has once again showcased her enduring popularity, maintaining her strong second-place position in the Star Ranking Star Idol Female Ranking.
In the 236th Star Ranking Star Idol Female Ranking vote, held from 3:01 PM on April 30th to 3:00 PM on May 7th, Haerin secured an impressive 8,946 votes, solidifying her spot at number two.
Red Velvet’s Irene claimed the top spot with a commanding 14,691 votes. Following Haerin in second place, Oh My Girl’s YooA earned 2,411 votes to secure third. Also demonstrating significant fan support were Girls’ Generation’s Yuri with 2,146 votes and Yoona with 1,663 votes.
Shifting focus, NewJeans previously announced a contract termination in November 2024, citing ADOR’s alleged non-fulfillment of duties. However, in October last year, NewJeans faced a legal setback, losing the first trial concerning the validity of their exclusive contracts. Following this ruling, members Haerin, Hyein, and Hanni reportedly returned to ADOR.
In related news, Danielle was reportedly notified of her contract termination, while Minji is currently in discussions regarding her potential return to the agency. On this matter, ADOR recently released a statement, confirming, “We are continuing internal discussions regarding future activities for the group. Negotiations are generally proceeding in a positive direction.”
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