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NewJeans and KATSEYE have been named among Billboard’s ’21 Under 21′, a list recognizing the most influential artists under the age of 21. The list, released on May 16 (local time) by Billboard, evaluates artists based on various criteria including album and song sales, streaming figures, and overall impact within the music industry. NewJeans earned a spot on the list for the second consecutive year. Despite recent legal conflicts between their agency ADOR and its parent company HYBE, Billboard emphasized the group’s continued chart dominance. “Though NewJeans have made headlines in recent months due to legal tensions with HYBE, their…

CNN  —  A South Korean court has ruled against K-pop band NewJeans in its long-running dispute with record label Ador, upholding an injunction that temporarily prohibits the group from carrying out independent musical or commercial activities. At a Friday hearing, the Seoul Central District Court said the band’s attempt to rename itself and break away from Ador could “seriously damage” the label’s reputation, according to court documents. The five-piece group, which recently announced it was rebranding as NJZ, has repeatedly claimed its contract with Ador to be void amid allegations of mistreatment. The band’s members have accused the label of…

In the first half of 2025, these four high-profile stars – Kim Soo Hyun, Baek Jong Won, NewJeans, and Son Heung Min – found themselves at the center of controversies that, according to Korean netizens, severely damaged their public image. Each was involved in headline-making scandals that dominated online discussions: from Kim Soo Hyun’s rumored past relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron during her underage years, to Baek Jong Won’s mounting criticism over his company The Born Korea, to NewJeans’ ongoing legal dispute with ADOR, and most recently, Son Heung Min’s blackmail incident involving his alleged ex-girlfriend.One netizen compiled major…

On May 15, NewJeans’ Haerin shared a message of gratitude to fans through the group’s new social media account. Haerin wrote, “The Bunnies’ letters were absolutely insane… I was totally shocked!” leaving a long, heartfelt note. She continued, “This may feel a bit raw right now… but I had no choice if I wanted to fully express how surprised, touched, emotional, and thankful I am.” Haerin added, “I think Bunnies can relate. Sometimes the emotions are just too big and vague to put into words. I’m in that exact state right now, so I’m just laying it all out there. Thank…

ILLIT recently performed at Sogang University’s festival. | @illit_official/X Chaos ensued when a fan of NJZ (formerly known as NewJeans) publicly mentioned NJZ when ILLIT was preparing for their performance. The MC at the festival had asked if anyone had an upcoming important date, such as a birthday. Someone had shouted “NewJeans Haerin‘s birthday,” leading to boos from the crowd. Various accounts of the matter popped up on the school’s community board after the event. | @ddyoddyonim/X It was silent for like 3 seconds after someone mentioned Haerin LOL. — Anon | @ddyoddyonim/X OP: “Summing things up for those curious…

NewJeans’ Haerin greeted fans and expressed her gratitude for their birthday wishes.On May 15th, Haerin posted several photos and videos on NewJeans’ new SNS account, including proof shots of her birthday events and selfies. In the video, she said, “Hello, Bunnies~. It’s been a while. I’m making a short video because so many people have supported and congratulated me as my birthday approaches.”She continued, “I’m also grateful to receive so much support on my birthday during these times. I hope everyone has a good day today.” She added, “I’m sincerely grateful to all the Bunnies who prepared birthday cafes, billboards,…

Haerin from NewJeans had recently celebrated her 19th birthday. The idol, who was busy even during her birthday, had still managed to make time to visit and interact with fans amid her schedule. The idol had left an emotional note for fans as well, and she later on penned down a letter on her social media platforms.Haerin shares emotional note with fans on birthdayThe idol managed to drop by at a birthday café that was organised by her fans while going to an important schedule. According to Koreaboo, the idol detailed how thankful she was for her fans who took…

Birthday girl NewJeans’ Haerin thanked bunnies for supporting her during tough times. By Sneha Ghorai Updated May 15, 2025 1:59 PM Share: It’s NewJeans Haerin’s 19th birthday on May 15, and bunnies (NewJeans fandom) all over the world are sharing heartwarming wishes. The fans are flooding the internet with adorable video edits and emotional letters. Reacting to their love, Haerin took to Instagram Stories and penned a long note. She poured out her heart into the note, so read on to know! NewJeans Haerin’s Birthday Note The K-pop idol on the account @mhdhh_friends stated that she was surprised with Bunnies…

On May 15, Haerin posted a short birthday message on the group’s shared Instagram account, @mhdhh_friends, thanking fans for their love and thoughtful gestures. “I received so much support and celebration that I wanted to leave a short message to express my gratitude,” she said warmly. “In times like these, I’m thankful just to be able to receive birthday wishes.” Dressed casually in a striped T-shirt, what caught viewers’ attention most wasn’t just her words—it was the cap she wore. The accessory was identical in style to the one worn by Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR, during her…

HAERIN of NewJeans, who has paused her activities due to a dispute with her agency ADOR, expressed her gratitude towards fans who sent her birthday messages.On the 15th, through social media, HAERIN shared her appreciation for the birthday wishes, saying, “I was totally blown away. There’s no other way to express my surprise, affection, and gratitude.” She caught everyone’s attention by adding, “The letters from the Bunnies were absolutely insane.”HAERIN mentioned, “Writing letters takes a lot of energy, so I’m thankful for the time you spent on them. I’m grateful for the celebration of someone else’s birthday to this extent,…