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NewJeans, now performing under the name “NJZ,” is standing firm in their decision to separate from their former label ADOR despite the recent court ruling restricting their independent activities, even to the point of temporarily suspending their activities. In an exclusive interview with BBC, members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein spoke candidly about their struggles, the legal battle, and why they refuse to go back. Minji expressed the weight of the situation, saying, “The fact that this situation isn’t socially working in our favor shows that we aren’t in a position where we can freely say what we want.…
Juna Moon & Fan WangReporting fromSeoul and Singapore Watch: Hanni got emotional as the group reacted to court ruling”It took a huge amount of courage to speak out,” NewJeans have told the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label, in a case that has rocked the K-pop industry.”This fight is necessary. Although it will be extremely difficult and arduous, we will keep doing what we have done so far and speak up,” said Haerin, one of the members of the five-piece.”We thought it was important to tell the world about what…
“It took a huge amount of courage to speak out,” NewJeans have told the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label, in a case that has rocked the K-pop industry.”This fight is necessary. Although it will be extremely difficult and arduous, we will keep doing what we have done so far and speak up,” said Haerin, one of the members of the five-piece.”We thought it was important to tell the world about what we’ve been through. All the choices we’ve made so far have been the best choices we could have…
On Sunday (March 23), two days after a South Korean court ruled that ADOR, an imprint of K-pop giant HYBE, retains the right to manage the groundbreaking girl band NewJeans, the five-member act performed its first and possibly only concert in Hong Kong under a new moniker, NJZ — a result of its attempt to break free from the label. After debuting a new song, “Pit Stop,” the group announced to the sold-out crowd that it was going on hiatus “out of respect for the court’s decision.” The pronouncement added another twist to a nearly year-long battle between HYBE-owned ADOR…
One culture critic highlighted Min Hee Jin’s absence amid the ongoing NewJeans-ADOR feud. The critic wrote an extensive article on MediaUS and addressed certain issues involving NewJeans, the once most anticipated 5th-generation girl group in the industry, and HYBE. The following is a translation of the critic’s column. Did they not see this coming? The impossibility of NewJeans’ ‘Exit from HYBE’?” NewJeans’ attempt to break away from HYBE never seemed feasible from the start. Their contract still had four years remaining, with no clear legal grounds for termination. There were no issues with revenue distribution, unfair contract terms, or any allegations…
The beloved K-pop girl group NewJeans is stepping back from the spotlight amid legal drama with their record label, Ador. During a concert in Hong Kong on Sunday, March 23, the five-member band announced they will be going on an indefinite hiatus after a South Korean court ruled to uphold an injunction preventing them from performing independently. “It is really hard for us to say this, but this might be our last performance for a little while,” member Hanni (full name Phạm Ngọc Hân) said on stage, per social media concert footage. “Out of respect for the court’s decision, we’ve…
On March 24, 2025, NJZ (NewJeans) announced through their legal representative, SHIN & KIM LLC, that they would be taking strong legal action against malicious posts and defamatory content circulating online. The statement emphasized that the group’s members — Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein — including minors, had been subjected to severe levels of false information, malicious slander, and personal attacks online. The law firm confirmed they were closely monitoring several online platforms, such as TheQoo, Instiz, Blind, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, DC Inside, FMKorea, and Daum Cafe, where these harmful posts were being shared. According to SHIN &…
Netizens think people are going overboard. Koreaboo 18 hours ago Amid the recent court ruling accepting ADOR’s injunction prohibiting independent activities, NJZ (NewJeans) has announced they will take a temporary hiatus “in respect of the court’s verdict.” NJZ (NewJeans) Announces Temporary Hiatus Most recently, an online community post revealed a photo showing only four members eating breakfast together. | Instiz Four of them wore NewJeans merchandise hats when leaving the country, but only Haerin wore a beanie. — OP However, netizens felt that they were going overboard with just a photo. | Instiz | Instiz “Are we trying to claim…
The Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) ruled that the workplace bullying allegations filed by a former NJZ (NewJeans) manager, identified as Mr. A, against ADOR CEO Kim Joo Young were unfounded. This marks the third case involving ADOR to be dismissed without charges, reinforcing the company’s stance that no coercive behavior occurred. Mr. A had been responsible for handling advertising deals for NJZ (NewJeans) without involving ADOR following NJZ (NewJeans)’ independent contract termination declaration in late November last year. ADOR, which maintained that the contract remained valid, considered this a breach of business conduct and initiated an internal audit. In response, Mr.…