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Hanni, a member of the group formerly known as NewJeans—now rebranded as NJZ—has officially received a new visa, putting an end to recent illegal residency allegations.On February 12, Hankyoreh reported that Hanni had successfully obtained a legal visa through proper administrative procedures. According to the report, Hanni followed the necessary legal steps to secure her residency status. A representative from Hanni’s side stated, “Despite obtaining the visa through standard administrative procedures, false reports spread due to unauthorized leaks of personal information. This led to multiple complaints being filed, raising serious concerns about privacy and human rights violations.”Previously, reports suggested that…

On Wednesday, February 12, it was revealed that NJZ’s Hanni (formerly known as NewJeans) was aided by the Democratic Party representative Park Ji-won for her visa extension. As per South Korean media outlet Herald Economy, Democratic Party lawmaker Park Ji-won addressed the matter in a blog post, where he explained that he had raised the issue during a plenary session of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee. His blog post read: “This morning, at the Judiciary Committee, we questioned Acting Minister of Justice Kim Seok Woo, and I would like to thank the Director-General of Immigration at the Ministry of Justice…

As of February 14, 2025, the former NewJeans, now known as NJZ, has reportedly moved to Beasts And Natives Alike (BANA) for their management and support, according to multiple industry sources. The group, which was previously under ADOR, is said to have made contact with BANA to take on their activities under the new name NJZ. Sources revealed to TenAsia that NJZ has recently entrusted BANA with managing their entertainment operations. A well-informed music critic mentioned that BANA is now handling international media requests for the group and acting as their agency. Further industry insiders shared that NJZ and BANA…

By Pyo Kyung-minMarking their departure from their agency and the start of independent activities, members of K-pop group NewJeans have rebranded as NJZ, a move that adds new complexity to their ongoing legal battle with Hybe Labels’ subsidiary Ador.While entertainment and legal professionals are hesitant to paint a rosy picture for NJZ, the five members – Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein – show no signs of looking back.The group announced they would debut new music at ComplexCon Hong Kong, in March, under their name new NJZ. Photo: Instagram/njz_officialThe members have primarily shared their views through international media, including CNN…

On February 12, Olivia Marsh hosted her first EP “Meanwhile” listening party at Club On Air in Hongdae, Seoul. She began the event with a special performance of b-side tracks to set an energetic tone for the audience. Olivia then changed the atmosphere by performing the double title tracks “Strategy” and “Backseat”, impressing the crowd with her rapping skills. During the listening party, Olivia Marsh’s younger sister, NewJeans’ Danielle, made a surprise appearance. The two sisters sang NewJeans’ “Ditto” together. As Olivia Marsh became emotional while making eye contact with her sister, Danielle shouted, “Stop crying,” which made everyone laugh. …

SEOUL – The parents of NJZ, formerly known as NewJeans, said the K-pop girl group’s Vietnamese-Australian member Hanni had obtained a new visa, amid speculation that she was staying in South Korea illegally.“We would like to clarify the facts to prevent further misinformation,” the parents said on Instagram on Feb 12. “Hanni obtained a new visa yesterday (Feb 11) through proper legal procedures.” Hanni’s E-6 visa, which allows foreign entertainers to work in South Korea, reportedly expired early in February. The issue has been at the centre of controversy, as it would directly affect NJZ’s planned musical activities over the…

The legal battle between NJZ (NewJeans) and ADOR has taken another turn, this time centering around the visa status of Hanni, the group’s only foreign member. With her ability to remain and work in South Korea in question, recent developments have sparked discussions, particularly after a politician’s involvement in securing her visa.   Hanni, who holds dual citizenship in Australia and Vietnam, had been residing in South Korea on an E-6 visa, a type of work visa commonly issued to entertainers. However, her visa reportedly expired in January 2025, raising concerns about her ability to continue working in the country. Normally, visa…

Home   >   Entertainment   >   Hanni of NewJeans receives new S. Korean visa amid dispute with ADOR Hanni, a member of K-pop girl group NewJeans, has received a new visa to stay in South Korea after her previous visa reportedly expired amid an ongoing contract dispute with the group’s agency, ADOR, a social media post showed Wednesday. According to the Instagram account managed by the members’ parents, the 20-year-old Australian singer received a new visa Tuesday amid speculation about her legal status in the country. Hanni’s previous visa reportedly expired earlier this month, following the singers’ unilateral…

Legal experts are now speaking out on the ongoing dispute between K-pop group NewJeans and their agency, ADOR, after the group revealed their rebranding to “NJZ.” The move has raised several legal questions, especially since a lawsuit over the validity of their contracts is still ongoing. The Conflict On February 7, members of NewJeans—Haerin, Hyein, Hanni, Minji, and Danielle—announced their departure from ADOR and revealed their new group name, NJZ. They also announced plans to perform a new song at ComplexCon in Hong Kong, scheduled for March 21–23. However, ADOR has voiced its disapproval, stating that the members made this…

Parents denounce media’s handling of personal information A statement from the parents of NJZ discusses Hanni’s new visa update, Wednesday. (NJZ parents’ Instagram) The parents of girl group NJZ, formerly known as NewJeans, announced Wednesday via a joint social media account that Vietnamese Australian member Hanni had obtained a new visa on Tuesday through “proper legal procedures.”They also raised concerns over speculative reports published by local media outlets regarding Hanni’s residency status in South Korea, criticizing a lack of verification and fact-checking.“There has been a flood of speculative reports about Hanni’s residency status in Korea yesterday and today, leading to…