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For most of the last three years, the most clever, artful and progressive act in K-pop has been NewJeans, a five-member girl group — Danielle, Haerin, Hanni, Hyein and Minji — with an almost preternatural musical and aesthetic sophistication. With one elegantly rendered chart-topping single after another, the artists, who range in age from 16 to 20, seemed invincible.Which is why the group’s announcement, last November, that it wished to terminate its contract with its label and management agency, Ador — a sublabel of the K-pop conglomerate Hybe — was such a watershed moment. NewJeans said that its differences with…

K-pop girl group NJZ, formerly known as NewJeans, announced a temporary hiatus during their performance at ComplexCon in Hong Kong on Sunday.The decision came just days after a South Korean court ruled in favor of their former agency, ADOR, effectively banning the group from conducting independent activities. The announcement was made at the AsiaWorld-Expo after NJZ debuted their new song “Pit Stop.””Out of respect for the court’s decision, we’ve decided to pause all our activities for now,” the group said. “It wasn’t an easy decision, but we believe this is something we need to do at this moment.”It is unclear…

NJZ (NewJeans) returned to South Korea through Incheon Airport on the afternoon of March 24 after completing their overseas schedule. The five members—Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—had announced on March 23 at ComplexCon in Hong Kong AsiaWorld-Expo that they would be halting activities under the name NJZ. On this day, the members were seen exiting the arrival hall surrounded by a crowd of fans and media. Meanwhile, reports on March 24 revealed that NJZ had made the announcement to suspend their activities without prior notice to ADOR. SEE ALSO: NJZ announces temporary hiatus following court decision

With an avant-garde fashion show at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025, the reborn K-pop sensation NJZ (previously known as NewJeans) astonished both convention attendees and cultural influencers. Perfectly fit for the urban, avant-garde environment of the occasion, the ensemble embraced a look that highlighted their evolving identity and honored the modern worldwide fashion scene. For NJZ’s creative growth as well as their attitude to current fashion, their debut marked a turning point. Their stage clothes were designed to represent urban style and mark a fresh start in the middle of legal and branding adjustments. NJZ’s outfit for their ComplexCon Hong Kong…

While performing at ComplexCon in Hong Kong, popular K-pop girl group NewJeans – who recently renamed themselves NJZ – announced “this might be our last performance for a little while.” The ComplexCon show marked their first appearance after a March 21 ruling by a Seoul court granted their estranged management company ADOR, a subsidiary of K-pop mega-label HYBE, a preliminary injunction prohibiting the girl group from “organizing their own appearances and [conducting] any independent activities — from making music to signing advertising deals,” per the BBC. Accusing ADOR of misconduct and mistreatment, NewJeans announced that they were leaving the company…

Chung Sung-Jun/Getty ImagesIf you are a fan of NewJeans (or NJZ now), you might be more than a little perplexed by all the recent events between the quintet and their first record label and management company, ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE.In case you need a refresher, the members of NewJeans have been embroiled in a dispute with ADOR ever since it was announced that Min Heejin would step down as CEO of the label back in August 2024. A month later, in September, the members held a surprise livestream demanding Min be reinstated as CEO, but the ask was futile.…

NJZ will be taking legal action against malicious posts.On March 24, NJZ released an official statement through their legal representative SHIN & KIM LLC.This is SHIN & KIM LLC., representing Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. Currently, the circulation of false information, malicious slander, and insulting posts against our clients, which include minors, have reached a serious level. In response, we are continuously monitoring all online communities and social media platforms including TheQoo, Instiz, Blind, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, DC Inside, FMkorea, and Daum Cafe. We are also working with relevant authorities to identify the authors of posts and comments…

“Pit Stop” is a newly released song by NewJeans (NJZ), performed at ComplexCon Hong Kong before the group announced their temporary hiatus. The track showcases their signature style, blending fresh melodies with captivating choreography. Despite the break, “Pit Stop” keeps fans engaged, hinting at the group’s future musical direction. Song Credits Artist: NewJeans (NJZ) Released: March 24, 2025 Length: 2:44 Vocal: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein NewJeans (NJZ) “PIT STOP” FanCam NewJeans (NJZ) “PIT STOP” Lyrics There’s no other way other than mine, yeahWe can make it, we just gotta connect잠깐 잠시만, reset널 믿고 적하기 위해새로운 mindset, 내 말이 honest슬픈…

South Korean K-pop sensation NewJeans has announced a temporary hiatus from all activities following a court ruling against them in their ongoing dispute with their record label, Ador. The five-member group, which recently attempted to rebrand as NJZ, made the announcement during a performance at ComplexCon Hong Kong, stating that this would be their last show for the foreseeable future. The court’s decision restricts the group from organizing appearances, creating music, or signing advertising deals while the legal battle continues. Concert Announcement and Emotional Farewell During their recent concert in Hong Kong, NewJeans debuted their new song “Pit Stop” before…

For fans of NewJeans, also known as “Bunnies,” the weekend has been an emotional rollercoaster. The K-pop girl group, recently rebranded as NJZ, delivered bittersweet news during their headlining performance at ComplexCon Hong Kong in the AsiaWorld Expo Arena on Sunday night (March 23). To the disappointment of their global fanbase, the group announced that this might be their “last performance for a little while.” The announcement came amid ongoing legal disputes with their former management company, ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE. The group’s appearance at ComplexCon was their first public performance together since March 21, when a Seoul court…