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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…

NewJeans/NJZ’s parents have issued a new statement accusing ADOR of “exploiting” Hanni’s residency status in South Korea and “recklessly disseminating” her personal information to media. READ MORE: NewJeans vs HYBE: a comprehensive timeline of events The statement was posted on February 12 to the NJZ PR Instagram account launched by the band’s parents, announcing that Vietnamese-Australian member Hanni has been issued a new visa on February 11. Her previous E-6 (Entertainment) visa had expired last month, which led to reports claiming that she refused to sign extension documents prepared by ADOR. “ADOR pressured both Hanni and her parents by using…

The ongoing controversy surrounding NJZ member Hanni’s visa status has prompted representatives close to the group to release an official statement, seeking to dispel rumors and clarify the situation. On February 12, the parents of NJZ members took to Instagram to address the matter directly, confirming that Hanni had successfully obtained a new visa on February 11 through proper legal procedures. Their statement came in response to widespread rumors regarding Hanni’s residency in South Korea following reports that her visa had expired earlier in the month. Hanni, who holds dual citizenship in Australia and Vietnam, had been residing in South…

사진 확대 Newzins. Photo by ComplexCon. Amid the ongoing dispute, the members of the New Jeans have put forward a new team name and Audor has been auditioning for the launch of the new group. It’s an annual audition, but when Newzins is away for a while, it feels more urgent.The five members of New Jeans (Hyelin, Hyein, Hani, Daniel, and Minji) announced the termination of their exclusive contract to their agency Adore in November last year, signaling a new move. At the same time, the members have performed their activities independently until the 39th Golden Disc, which was scheduled…

▲ This image, provided by MPLIFY, shows singer-songwriter Olivia Marsh, the elder sister of Danielle of K-pop girl group NewJeans. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Yonhap) — “Am I burdened by being mentioned alongside Dani (NewJeans’ Danielle’s nickname)? Not at all. I’m happy to be her sister. Dani and I support each other, so there’s no pressure.” Singer Olivia Marsh is often introduced as “NewJeans’ Danielle’s older sister.” Having worked as a composer in Korea since 2023, she gained public attention last year when she announced her debut as a singer. The two sisters were born to an Australian father…