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A heated debate began. Koreaboo August 18th, 2025 A recent post about NJZ’s Minji has sparked heated debate online after side profile photos of the idol began circulating on Pann. The post, which has already been viewed over 54,000 times, compares Minji’s nose before and after debut, raising questions about whether she may have had cosmetic work done. Minji pre-debut. | Pann The photos show Minji with a naturally high and smooth nose bridge even before debut, though some netizens say it looked rounder and softer back then. By contrast, according to the viral post, her nose in more recent…

SECRET NUMBER is officially making their first comeback with their new member lineup. Earlier this year, SECRET NUMBER shocked fans with the sudden departure of members Léa, Dita, Minji, and Jinny, following the end of their exclusive contracts. This left only two members, Soodam and Zuu. The group’s social media accounts then went silent for the next four months. Though many fans assumed this would be the end of SECRET NUMBER’s run as a group, they had another surprise in store. On August 14, four new members were officially added to SECRET NUMBER’s lineup. These members are Ebin, MinC, Dinda,…

NewJeans is once again a popular topic of discussion among netizens, for multiple reasons. The girl group made headlines this week when they failed to reach a settlement with ADOR, in the latest update to their ongoing legal battle. With over a year having passed since NewJeans’ last music release, many are wondering whether the group will ever return to the industry and regain their former levels of success. A popular post among K-netizens this week asks a similar question: Can NewJeans ever regain their favorability in the eyes of the public? The poster points out that before their legal controversy,…

Singer Sean marked the 80th anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day in a heartfelt way, leading the charity marathon event, ‘815 Run.’ On August 15, Sean participated as an “offline runner” at the ‘2025 815 Run’ held at Seoul’s World Cup Park in Sangam. Braving the summer heat, he completed 81.5 km in 7 hours, 50 minutes, and 21 seconds. Several celebrities joined to support the cause, including actors Im Si Wan (Siwan), Siwon, Yoon Se Ah, Jin Sun Kyu, Go Han Min, Lim Se Mi, Lee Si Woo, and former national footballers Lee Young Pyo and Cho Won Hee. Actor Park Bo Gum participated remotely…

Danielle and Minji of NewJeans arrived at the Seoul Central District Court on Thursday afternoon to attend a court-ordered mediation session in their ongoing contract dispute with agency ADOR.The two members of the girl group personally appeared before the 41st civil division to discuss ADOR’s lawsuit seeking confirmation of the validity of their exclusive contracts signed in 2022.Photographed entering the courthouse separately, both Danielle and Minji declined to comment when approached by reporters, offering only a brief apology before proceeding inside. Court officials had specifically requested their in-person attendance, marking a rare public appearance by the NewJeans members amid the…

Negotiations between NewJeans and their label, ADOR, once again reached an impasse during a session held on August 14, 2025, at the Seoul Central District Court. A follow-up meeting has been scheduled for September 11. Should the parties fail to reach an agreement at that time, the court is expected to issue its ruling on October 30. Only Danielle and Minji attended from the group, joining attorneys for both sides at Civil Settlement Division 41. The closed session lasted from 2 pm to 3:20 pm, ending without progress. In an earlier session, the court deemed the issue serious and directed…

The court date for the verdict in NewJeans’ exclusive contract dispute with ADOR is set for October 30, 2025. Ahead of the ruling, both parties attended a mediation session at 2 PM on August 14, but talks failed. A second mediation attempt is scheduled for September 11. If no agreement is reached, the court’s final ruling in October will determine the fate of the group and their label.The positions of NewJeans and ADOR remain firmly opposed. NewJeans insists that when their contract was signed, Min Hee-jin had to remain as ADOR’s CEO — a condition not formally included in the…

NewJeans Vs ADOR: Both Parties REFUSE To Settle Despite Hours Long Mediation At District CourtThe legal standoff between K-pop group NewJeans and their agency ADOR continues with no resolution in sight. On August 14, the Civil Settlement Division 41 of the Seoul Central District Court held a mediation session for ADOR’s lawsuit against members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, seeking confirmation of the validity of their exclusive contracts.ADOR and NewJeans fail to settle Members Minji and Danielle attended the session in person, briefly telling reporters, “Sorry,” before entering the courtroom. The closed-door discussion lasted about an hour and 20…

On August 14, NewJeans members Minji and Danielle appeared at the courthouse for the closed-door mediation session with ADOR. Unfortunately, the two parties failed to come to a settlement even after the 1-hour and 20-minute meeting.  It was reported that the court requested the members to attend in person; in turn, Minji and Danielle appeared with their legal representatives. Both Minji and Danielle opted for a black and white outfit, fit for the occasion. The photos of the two members went viral, drawing almost as much attention as their lawsuit. Korean netizens and fans gathered on various online communities to share their…

Published: 14 Aug. 2025, 19:57 Members Danielle, center left, and Minji of girl group NewJeans enter the Seoul Central District Court building in southern Seoul to attend a mediation session on Aug. 14. [NEWS1]   An attempt to mediate the legal dispute between members of girl group NewJeans and their agency ADOR failed on Thursday. A second attempt will take place on Sept. 11.   Two members of NewJeans — Danielle and Minji — along with the legal representatives of ADOR and the girl group sat down for a mediation session from 2 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. at the Seoul…