"Positive Direction in Discussions" NewJeans Minji Tops Star Ranking Female Idol List for Second Consecutive Week

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Group NewJeans' Minji has reached the number one spot on the Star Ranking Star Idol Female category.

In the 239th Star Ranking Star Idol Female vote, held from 3:01 p.m. on the 21st to 3:00 p.m. on the 28th, NewJeans' Minji secured first place with 17,585 votes. Minji has topped the list for two consecutive weeks, proving her popularity.

Red Velvet's Irene earned 14,119 votes to take second place, while NewJeans' Hyein garnered 9,306 votes to claim third place. Additionally, Girls' Generation's Yuri (2,118 votes) and Girls' Generation's Yoona (1,235 votes) rounded out the top five.

Previously, NewJeans declared contract termination in November 2024, citing Ador's breach of contract obligations and other reasons. However, in October last year, NewJeans lost the first-instance lawsuit seeking confirmation of the validity of their exclusive contract, after which members Hyein, Haerin, and Hanni returned to Ador.

However, Danielle was notified of the contract termination, and Minji is currently discussing whether to return. Ador stated, "We are continuing internal discussions regarding future activities. Negotiations are ongoing in a generally positive direction."

Meanwhile, Star Ranking is a ranking poll where fans directly vote for their favorite stars to determine the rankings. When voting via mobile, voters can also receive a voting certificate, and various special benefits are provided to the stars based on the voting results and rankings.

Stars selected as number one for four consecutive weeks will be featured on outdoor digital billboards. Fans of stars who rank number one for four consecutive weeks can also request outdoor billboard video fan reports. Proposals should be sent to the StarNews official email (star@mtstarnews.com).

Starting with the June vote, the results will be factored into the selection of the AAA 2026 Star Ranking award winners.

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