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March 22, 2025 – The year 2024 left K-pop idol Hyein feeling one thing: confused. In just months, Hyein and her fellow NJZ (NewJeans) members went from being one of K-pop’s biggest-selling groups to renegades caught in a legal battle with their former label. “Some people would conveniently switch their perspective, treating me as a kid when it suited them and then expecting me to act like an adult when it was more convenient for them,” said Hyein, 16, in an interview with TIME in early March. In November 2024, Hyein, Minji, Danielle, Haerin, and Hanni unilaterally terminated their contract with ADOR, a…
March 22, 2025 – The year 2024 left K-pop idol Hyein feeling one thing: confused. In just months, Hyein and her fellow NJZ (NewJeans) members went from being one of K-pop’s biggest-selling groups to renegades caught in a legal battle with their former label. “Some people would conveniently switch their perspective, treating me as a kid when it suited them and then expecting me to act like an adult when it was more convenient for them,” said Hyein, 16, in an interview with TIME in early March. In November 2024, Hyein, Minji, Danielle, Haerin, and Hanni unilaterally terminated their contract with ADOR, a…
They left quietly. 2 hours ago The girls of NJZ (formerly NewJeans) have officially left South Korea to attend the 2025 Complex Con in Hong Kong. The girls left on March 22, 2025, late at night. They are scheduled to make an appearance on March 23. The girls separated into two groups when moving at the airport. Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein travelled with a bodyguard and a few staff members. It seemed like a good idea, given the number of people at the airport. Minji and Hanni travelled with two managers. They all wore masks and covered up. The girls…
New Delhi: South Korean girl group NewJeans featuring Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein received a new court directive on Friday (March 21), following the legal dispute with their agency ADOR, a division of HYBE Corporation.Last year in November, NewJeans announced that they would be cutting ties with ADOR. The girl group even rebranded its name to NJZ. The decision to contract their termination came after NewJeans accused the record label of mistreatment. The members even expressed disappointment over the agency for forcing former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin to step down from her position. Back in January, ADOR filed an…
South Korean K-pop girl group NewJeans members (L-R) Haerin, Danielle, Minji, Hanni and Hyein attend a press conference in Seoul on November 28, 2024. Photo by YONHAP / AFP Seoul: A South Korean court on Friday ruled against popular K-pop girl group NewJeans, which had sought to sever ties with their label ADOR over what they called “mistreatment” by the company. The group made headlines in November by announcing their decision to leave ADOR, whose parent company HYBE is behind K-pop sensation BTS. The label later filed for an injunction to maintain its status as the managing agency of NewJeans,…
Girl group NJZ (NewJeans), made up of members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, have issued an official statement of response to the Seoul Central District Court’s injunction decision, announced on March 21 KST. Read the full statement provided by @njz_pr, below. “Hello, this is NJZ. Today, the court rendered a decision regarding the injunction. NJZ respects the court’s ruling. However, we believe that the decision did not fully take into account the complete breakdown of trust the members have experienced toward ADOR. Due to the urgent nature of injunction proceedings, the decision was issued approximately two weeks after the March…
Months of legal battles and a year-long drama have culminated in a major ruling. On Friday (March 21), the Seoul Central District Court ordered the members of NewJeans to halt their independent activities. This follows the first hearing, which took place on March 7.Since announcing the termination of their contracts with ADOR in November last year, the members—now referring to themselves as NJZ—have pursued independent activities. However, the court’s Civil Division 50 ruled in favor of ADOR’s injunction, prohibiting Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein from engaging in solo promotions, including signing advertising contracts, according to Soompi. The court caseOn…
Minji, a member of the popular third-generation K-pop girl group Busters, revealed this week that she had already left the group last month.In a letter posted on her social media page, Minji reflected on her five-year journey with Busters and expressed gratitude for her time with the group. She also noted that every day with the group had been “truly happy” for her.”I’ve had so many experiences and made countless memories during my time with the group. I met the fans when I was just 15, and thanks to you all, I’ve learned and grown so much,” the letter read.Minji…
Minji has parted ways with the girl group Busters. On March 19, Minji announced on her personal social media account, “About a month ago, I left Busters, which is under Marbling Entertainment.”She reflected on her time with the group, saying, “Over the past five years, I’ve gained many experiences and memories as a member of Busters. I first met my fans when I was just 15, and thanks to all of you, I’ve learned and grown so much.”Minji continued, “Every day up until now has been truly happy for me, and I want to let my fans know that my feelings have…
Busters’ Minji has belatedly announced her departure from the group.On the 19th of March, Minji shared this surprising news on social media. She revealed she had left about a month ago. She’d been with the group for 5 years.Minji expressed her gratitude to the fans and asked them not to forget about her.Born in 2006, Minji debuted with Busters in 2020 through their third single album, Paeonia.The Full Statement from Buster’s Minji:Hello, fans! This is Minji!Spring is finally arriving—how has everyone been?! Even as spring comes, the mornings and nights are still quite chilly, so please dress warmly!I know this…