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Hanni, Hyein, Haerin, Danielle and Minji, members of K-pop group NewJeans, have quickly risen in the fashion world since their debut album was released in 2022. Together, they have ambassadorship deals with Burberry, YSL Beauty, Celine, Calvin Klein, Dior and Gucci, to name a few. Now, the group’s commercial activities have been put under the spotlight following the singers’ highly publicized court battle against their management agency. On Friday, a South Korean court ordered NewJeans to stop all “independent” activities, including song releases and advertising deals, after they attempted to split from Ador, a South Korean record label and a subsidiary…

In a dramatic turn of events, K-pop sensation NewJeans is grappling with a court ruling that has halted their independent activities, including music releases and advertising deals. The ruling comes after the group attempted to sever ties with their label, Ador, citing mistreatment and harassment. In their first interview since the ruling, the members expressed their determination to continue their fight for justice despite the challenges ahead. NewJeans’ Courageous Stand NewJeans, comprised of members Hanni, Hyein, Haerin, Danielle, and Minji, spoke to the BBC about the emotional toll of their ongoing legal battle. “It took a huge amount of courage…

“The fact that the current situation is not in our favor socially shows that we’re not in a position where we can speak freely. That’s why it took immense courage to speak out.” Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein of NJZ (NewJeans) have broken their silence regarding the ongoing dispute with their former agency. On March 22, the BBC met with the NJZ (NewJeans) members in a Seoul practice room ahead of their performance of the new song ‘Pit Stop’ under their alternative group name, NJZ. The members described the track as a direct reflection of the emotions and experiences they endured over…

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.…

“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…

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…

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…