So this is what I think could happen And since hanni is the only non korean < am not racist >

From a business standpoint, it seems highly likely that Danielle and Minji would be the ones HYBE focuses on retaining. If they can present evidence of Min Hee-jin’s manipulation, it gives HYBE a legitimate reason to bring them back into the fold without major backlash. In that case, they could return almost immediately once the situation stabilizes.

Hanni, on the other hand, might face a tougher road. She’s reportedly burned a number of bridges name-dropping other groups, allegedly lying during the assembly, and again during court proceedings. All of that damages trust and complicates her standing both with HYBE and the public. Ironically, she seems to have positioned herself as the group’s spokesperson, but that leadership role now appears to be collapsing under pressure.

There’s also an interesting industry connection worth noting: Danielle’s sister is reportedly signed under HYBE’s partnership with Warner Music Korea and Warner Music U.S. Both entities have close ties to Scooter Braun and Bang Si-hyuk, which could subtly influence business decisions in Danielle’s favor.

All of this suggests that, from a purely strategic perspective, HYBE would prioritize reestablishing NewJeans with members who can be publicly and legally justified, while minimizing reputational risk and Danielle and Minji fit that narrative most cleanly right now.