On May 19, the R&B co-ed duo Emotional Oranges posted a photo featuring NewJeans' Danielle on their official international account, hinting at a collaboration with an orange emoji and NewJeans' bunny emoji. They teased Danielle’s upcoming solo release by stating, "Please wait a little longer. Coming soon." However, the post was later deleted, causing confusion among fans excited about Danielle’s solo comeback.

Korean netizens became intrigued by this social media development as NewJeans is currently on hiatus after deciding not to renew their contract with ADOR, their agency. Netizens expressed their opinions in an online community, discussing the situation. Some speculated on the potential implications for Danielle, including considerations of loyalty to her group and contractual obligations. They emphasized the need for clarity from ADOR on the matter and voiced varying viewpoints on how the situation might unfold.

The discussion among netizens also touched on NewJeans' achievements, such as their song "How Sweet" reaching 200M on Spotify and maintaining a strong presence on global music charts. The overall sentiment ranged from curiosity about NewJeans' actions to concerns about the potential impact on their relationship with ADOR and how it might affect their future activities.