NewJeans may collaborate with former SM producer Hitchhiker, replacing Min Hee Jin

After all 5 members of NewJeans expressed their desire to return to ADOR, many fans were worried that the group's music would change without Min Hee Jin. There was information that Hitchhiker, former SM Entertainment producer, would be the replacement, causing a stir in the online community.

After all five members of NewJeans expressed their desire to return to ADOR, the fan community began to worry that the group's music would change significantly without Min Hee Jin - who had been in charge of guiding the entire concept and musical color. Since their debut, NewJeans has been shaped by a minimalist, sophisticated and distinctive style, helping the group quickly become a global phenomenon. Min Hee Jin and her own team even planned to release an album for the group within seven years, showing a long-term vision and thorough investment.

However, the conflict between Min Hee Jin and HYBE meant that she and her team were no longer directly involved in the music production process for NewJeans. This raised a big question: who would be behind the group's next products, and would NewJeans be able to maintain the identity that had created the brand?

In that context, the name Hitchhiker is being mentioned the most as a potential candidate to replace Min Hee Jin. Hitchhiker is a veteran producer who used to work at SM Entertainment. Before joining HYBE, he was the general producer for SM's EDM label ScreaM Records. Hitchhiker's career is associated with many famous hits such as "Abracadabra" by Brown Eyed Girls, "Pinocchio" by f(x) or "Oh!" by SNSD. With a background from SM like Min Hee Jin, Hitchhiker is expected to bring the same music, but still create new experiments for NewJeans.

However, the change in main producer will certainly affect the group's musical color. NewJeans has always stood out for its difference from the usual K-pop trend, with songs with retro, R&B and modern pop influences. The transition to a new person may open up a bold direction, but also makes fans worry that the group will lose its sophistication and identity. Some fans also think that Hitchhiker, with its strong EDM and electronic style, could make NewJeans become "different" from the original image.

Many international fans have also expressed their interest, as NewJeans is currently one of the most influential K-pop girl groups in the world. Changing the main producer could directly impact the group's ability to maintain its position in the international market. Meanwhile, a segment of the audience is excited, believing that Hitchhiker's appearance will bring a new breeze, helping NewJeans diversify their style and expand their audience.

Notably, HYBE's consideration of Hitchhiker for the main producer position is a strategic move. Hitchhiker not only has many years of experience but has also participated in many experimental projects, which could help NewJeans expand their creative range and reach new music markets. Some critics also believe that if Hitchhiker really takes on this role, NewJeans could enter a "trial by fire" phase with more experimental products, thereby affirming their pioneering position in K-pop.

Currently, the rumor that Hitchhiker will become the new producer of NewJeans has not been confirmed by HYBE or ADOR. However, the online community is discussing enthusiastically, both expecting and worrying about the next products. In the context that all five members want to return to ADOR, the story of "who will shape the music for NewJeans" will certainly continue to be a hot topic in the near future.