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SECRET NUMBER is officially making their first comeback with their new member lineup. Earlier this year, SECRET NUMBER shocked fans with the sudden departure of members Léa, Dita, Minji, and Jinny, following the end of their exclusive contracts. This left only two members, Soodam and Zuu. The group’s social media accounts then went silent for the next four months. Though many fans assumed this would be the end of SECRET NUMBER’s run as a group, they had another surprise in store. On August 14, four new members were officially added to SECRET NUMBER’s lineup. These members are Ebin, MinC, Dinda,…

NewJeans is once again a popular topic of discussion among netizens, for multiple reasons. The girl group made headlines this week when they failed to reach a settlement with ADOR, in the latest update to their ongoing legal battle. With over a year having passed since NewJeans’ last music release, many are wondering whether the group will ever return to the industry and regain their former levels of success. A popular post among K-netizens this week asks a similar question: Can NewJeans ever regain their favorability in the eyes of the public? The poster points out that before their legal controversy,…

Singer Sean marked the 80th anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day in a heartfelt way, leading the charity marathon event, ‘815 Run.’ On August 15, Sean participated as an “offline runner” at the ‘2025 815 Run’ held at Seoul’s World Cup Park in Sangam. Braving the summer heat, he completed 81.5 km in 7 hours, 50 minutes, and 21 seconds. Several celebrities joined to support the cause, including actors Im Si Wan (Siwan), Siwon, Yoon Se Ah, Jin Sun Kyu, Go Han Min, Lim Se Mi, Lee Si Woo, and former national footballers Lee Young Pyo and Cho Won Hee. Actor Park Bo Gum participated remotely…

Danielle and Minji of NewJeans arrived at the Seoul Central District Court on Thursday afternoon to attend a court-ordered mediation session in their ongoing contract dispute with agency ADOR.The two members of the girl group personally appeared before the 41st civil division to discuss ADOR’s lawsuit seeking confirmation of the validity of their exclusive contracts signed in 2022.Photographed entering the courthouse separately, both Danielle and Minji declined to comment when approached by reporters, offering only a brief apology before proceeding inside. Court officials had specifically requested their in-person attendance, marking a rare public appearance by the NewJeans members amid the…

The court date for the verdict in NewJeans’ exclusive contract dispute with ADOR is set for October 30, 2025. Ahead of the ruling, both parties attended a mediation session at 2 PM on August 14, but talks failed. A second mediation attempt is scheduled for September 11. If no agreement is reached, the court’s final ruling in October will determine the fate of the group and their label.The positions of NewJeans and ADOR remain firmly opposed. NewJeans insists that when their contract was signed, Min Hee-jin had to remain as ADOR’s CEO — a condition not formally included in the…

On August 14, NewJeans members Minji and Danielle appeared at the courthouse for the closed-door mediation session with ADOR. Unfortunately, the two parties failed to come to a settlement even after the 1-hour and 20-minute meeting.  It was reported that the court requested the members to attend in person; in turn, Minji and Danielle appeared with their legal representatives. Both Minji and Danielle opted for a black and white outfit, fit for the occasion. The photos of the two members went viral, drawing almost as much attention as their lawsuit. Korean netizens and fans gathered on various online communities to share their…

It appears that NewJeans and their agency ADOR have once again failed to reach a settlement. On August 14, the Civil Settlement Division 41 of the Seoul Central District Court held a mediation session for the lawsuit filed by ADOR against NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, seeking confirmation of the validity of their exclusive contracts. Minji and Danielle attended the session and simply said, “Sorry,” before heading to the courtroom. The closed-door mediation lasted about an hour and 20 minutes, but it was reported that both sides failed to reach an agreement. The court plans to hold another mediation session…

Harin, a Japanese model and actress who revealed that she was cut from the debut lineup of the girl group NewJeans, has addressed the recent attention surrounding her story. On August 14, Harin posted a lengthy statement on her YouTube community, opening with: “I’m grateful for the sudden attention, but at the same time, I feel a bit concerned.” She emphasized, “What I shared in the interview reflects a deeply personal feeling of disappointment and setback from my past. It was never intended to blame or expose any company or individual.” Harin added, “Although it was a difficult time for…

This is a key moment in the legal dispute between NewJeans And ADOR. By Anadya Narain Updated August 14, 2025 2:31 PM Share: Today, on August 14, two members of NewJeans, Danielle and Minji, appeared before the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, for the group’s ongoing legal dispute with their label ADOR. The members attended the mediation hearing in the lawsuit filed by ADOR regarding the validity of the company’s exclusive contract with NewJeans. Read on to know more. NewJeans Members Danielle And Minji Show Up At Court For Mediation Talks This mediation session comes after three previous…

It is July 2022. The rookie group NewJeans has officially made their debut with the single Attention, with a music video that seems to be writing a new chapter in K-pop fashion – casual chic crop tops, baggy jerseys with shorts, low-rise jeans with baby tees, footwear in vibrant, unexpected shades like green and orange, with open hair, minimalist jewellery and subtle, dewy makeup. To many, these will be identifiable elements from the Y2K wardrobe of the 90’s and 2000’s. However, the global Y2K revival was not a new phenomenon for the K-pop stage. The genre of music, heavily focused on…