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On May 7, photos and posts began circulating on online communities showing Minji visiting a birthday café event organized by fans in her honor. Wearing a mask, Minji arrived at the venue, greeted fans warmly and spent a brief moment with them. Fans were overjoyed by the unexpected appearance. They sang birthday songs and cheered loudly. Shy in response to the overwhelming reception, Minji reportedly said “I don’t think I can go in”, smiling bashfully and drawing laughter from the crowd. Minji said “I’m sorry, everyone is eating, I just came to say hello” and gave a brief update on…
In 2025, K-fashion is stepping out of the present and into the future. No longer just about style, it’s about signaling a cultural shift—an aesthetic born from the digital age and sculpted by Gen Z’s vision of what comes next. From holographic textures to cyber-inspired silhouettes, the rise of Y3K fashion is redefining what it means to dress “ahead of the curve.” And who’s leading the charge? K-pop idols, of course. aespa Whiplash music video. / Courtesy of aespa Instagram What is Y3K Fashion? Forget the nostalgic glitz of Y2K. Y3K fashion isn’t about the past—it’s a forward-facing blend of…
NewJeans’ Hanni logged onto Instagram Live to spend quality time with fans. She surprised fans with an impromptu Instagram Live session, where she performed acoustic covers and expressed heartfelt gratitude to her supporters. During the live broadcast on May 5, Hanni shared that she had read all the letters sent by fans, affectionately known as “Bunnies,” and was moved by their messages. She mentioned that many fans had requested to see her play the guitar again, prompting her to go live and fulfill their wishes. Clips from the session, including her rendition of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Opposite,” quickly circulated on social media platforms.’ bluemoon_hn…
Renowned South Korean composer and producer Yoon Il Sang has spoken up about the ongoing controversy involving the girl group NewJeans, emphasizing the seriousness of contractual obligations in the entertainment industry. On May 2, a video titled “Speaking Up! Thoughts on the NewJeans Controversy and Insider Stories of the K-pop Industry” was uploaded to the YouTube channel ‘Producer Yoon Il Sang’. In the video, the production team asked Yoon about his perspective on the widely discussed NewJeans situation, noting his longstanding reputation for advocating artists’ rights. Yoon responded with caution but conviction. “To put it briefly, contracts are not something…
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…
KBS just learned the hard way not to mess with NewJeans fans! After dropping a video about the group’s contract battle with ADOR, the network used a spicy YouTube thumbnail that suggested Haerin was escaping the group. And the reaction? Fans were not having it, especially since facts didn’t back the clickbait style and phrasing. The network used “Haerin’s Escape?” stirring up rumors that only made the group’s legal feud worse in the media. “This digital content is a video that deals with the dispute between HYBE and NewJeans” So this wrecker, KBS, acknowledges that:A. Hybe is behind the direction…
KBS has issued an apology after responding to a viewer petition concerning a video related to NewJeans. Recently, KBS addressed a petition titled “We Demand a Halt to Malicious Reporting and an Official Apology” that was posted on the KBS viewer petition board. On April 7, a netizen wrote, “A video included provocative phrases such as ‘Escape is for the Smart’ to attract views, despite official statements clarifying that the rumored conflict within NewJeans’ families was false.” The netizen expressed deep disappointment over what they saw as the dissemination of false information. The petitioner also referenced a past incident where KBS…
One of the most popular broadcasting and entertainment channels in South Korea issued a public apology to K-pop girl group NewJeans, or NJZ. The apology was issued for sharing a video with a provocative and misleading thumbnail attached to it on their channel on a popular streaming platform. After major backlash from fans, the broadcaster took the decision to issue a public statement to address the mishap.Broadcaster posts questionable content about NJZThe issue with the video arose after the post today regarding all of the issues and controversies related to ADOR and NewJeans. Fans react to the video and criticise…