On December 20, an individual filed a request for NewJeans’ Hanni’s deportation with the Ministry of Justice’s Immigration Policy Division, claiming she was residing illegally.
Following the termination of their exclusive contracts with ADOR on November 28, the members of NewJeans, including Hanni, announced their departure from the agency. While Danielle, holding dual citizenship in Korea and Australia, faces no legal complications, Hanni’s dual citizenship in Australia and Vietnam requires her to renew her visa annually.
If the members’ claims of contract termination are accurate, Hanni’s visa, issued through ADOR, would no longer be valid. According to immigration law, she was required to return her foreign registration card and leave South Korea by December 13, 15 days after the termination notice. However, some speculate that ADOR is unlikely to provide consent for her visa transfer, as required under the current regulations for E-6 visa holders changing employers.
Table of contents
- Is Hanni Really an Undocumented Resident?
- Could Hanni Become Undocumented by December 29?
- Future Challenges for Hanni’s Career
Is Hanni Really an Undocumented Resident?
The short answer is no. When foreign workers terminate their contracts, they are generally required to leave the country within 15 days unless they secure a new employment contract. However, they are also allowed to remain in South Korea for up to 30 days to apply for a change in their visa status. Since less than a month has passed since Hanni’s reported contract termination, she is not considered an undocumented resident.
Could Hanni Become Undocumented by December 29?
This scenario is unlikely. ADOR has reportedly begun preparations to extend Hanni’s visa, which is set to expire early next year. Furthermore, as ADOR has filed a lawsuit to confirm the validity of the group’s exclusive contracts, her visa is expected to remain valid until a final legal decision is made.
Future Challenges for Hanni’s Career
Despite these reassurances, Hanni’s ability to continue her entertainment activities depends significantly on ADOR’s cooperation.
If she chooses to leave South Korea and reapply for a new E-6 visa, the process would require various documents, including a copy of an exclusive contract with a new agency, a letter of guarantee from the agency’s representative, and an employment recommendation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. This process typically takes 2–3 months, and presenting documents from a different agency instead of ADOR could lead to legal disputes.
For now, ADOR’s support appears to be crucial for Hanni to maintain her legal residency and continue her career without disruption.
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