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Previously on January 8, NewJeans’ Haerin published several photos on the Instagram account “jeanzforfree”, run by the members of NewJeans themselves. The female idol also added the caption, “A little year-end look back. Next time, I will post some landscape photos”.  Haerin’s photos mostly showed just herself, except for an image of two polaroids taken with all NewJeans members. However, in this photo, Minji’s face was “censored” with what looks like black marker, while the other members weren’t.  Upon noticing this, many netizens found this to be inappropriate, even speculating about a possible conflict between the group. However, some defend…

Collaborations are practically old hat for K-pop phenoms NewJeans. From iconic partnerships with Takashi Murakami’s vibrant artistry to the sleek minimalism of Calvin Klein and the streetwear sensibilities of Hiroshi Fujiwara, the quintet has consistently proven their global reach and influence. However, eagle-eyed fans have recently noted a recurring theme in the members’ off-duty style: frequent appearances in pieces from the legendary Japanese streetwear label, A BATHING APE (BAPE). This subtle yet consistent trend has sparked speculation, leaving many to wonder if another high-profile partnership is on the horizon. The girls are no strangers to the iconic ape, having worn…

K-pop entertainment companies have once again found themselves at the center of controversy. This time, a pre-debut clip of TWICE’s Jihyo during her trainee days has gone viral, sparking heated debates online. Jihyo’s Early Trainee Days: A Shocking Revelation The clip, which has been widely circulated over the past few days, features a very young Jihyo being teased by 2PM’s Taecyeon. In response to the teasing, Jihyo throws what appears to be a ball at Taecyeon. While the interaction itself might seem playful, what shocked many viewers was Jihyo’s tender age at the time. For context, Jihyo is known for…

On January 7, 2025, Funko officially announced a new line of collectible figurines featuring the popular K-pop group NewJeans, set to release in January 2025. The figurines capture the group’s signature style, inspired by their outfits in the New Jeans music video from their 2023 EP Get Up. Fans can preorder these collectibles starting January 7 on various platforms, including Amazon, Entertainment Earth, and Mighty Hobby Shop, with prices set at $12 each. For international fans, the figurines will be available through Amazon links in countries like the USA, Canada, the UK, Germany, and others. While preorder times may differ,…

Hanni‘s E-6 visa will be terminated if members end contracts with Ador NewJeans (Ador) With NewJeans having wrapped up most of their schedules fixed by Ador as of Monday, all eyes are on their next steps. Following the group’s notification to terminate their exclusive contracts with the agency last November, no newly negotiated activities have been planned.NewJeans concluded their major commitments under Ador with an appearance at an awards ceremony in Fukuoka, Japan, on Sunday. While a few advertisement obligations remain, the group has completed all other engagements overseen by Ador’s management.This development follows the members’ announcement on Nov. 28,…

NewJeans are set to make a comeback this 2025 –– but not exactly in the way that you’d expect.The beloved musical group is expected to be the latest K-pop act to be translated into the Funko POP! format, with Minji, Danielle, Hannie, Haerin, and Hyein given new life as collectible figurines. Each of the upcoming NewJeans Funko POPs will commemorate their distinct wardrobe from the ‘New Jeans’ music video, while also imitating their ‘ending fairy poses’ for their Music Bank performance of the track. Additionally, the five figurines will fall under the POP! Rocks collection that also commemorates several musical…

NewJeans’ Danielle welcomed the new year with a heartfelt letter to fans. On January 6, Danielle took to Instagram to write a lengthy letter in English and Korean to NewJeans’ fans Bunnies. In her message, the idol reflected on 2024 and also shared the wonderful memories she made with the members.She began by greeting her fans saying in Korean, “Hello Bunnies~ It’s Danielle! I can’t believe it’s already 2025! So much has happened over the past year—it was a year filled with both difficult times and moments that made my heart feel so full and precious! Do you feel the same way, Bunnies?”…

The five members of NewJeans, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, have completed most of the schedules that were initially planned with ADOR. Since notifying the company of the termination of their exclusive contracts, no new schedules have been agreed upon. The members of NewJeans are now facing a “dilemma.” If they choose to continue their activities, they can no longer use the name “NewJeans,” and if they stop, they face uncertainty regarding how long the hiatus could last. If they push forward with activities, they risk an increase in penalties due to potential breach of contract. For the five…

Netizens are not buying it. 6 days ago NewJeans‘ Hyein recently faced accusations of disrespecting a former CF client, Shinhan Bank. Reporter Park Hyo Joo from Money Today alleged that Hyein displayed her Hyundai credit card immediately after the group’s contract with Shinhan Bank concluded. NewJeans had previously been brand ambassadors for Shinhan Bank. On January 3, 2025, an article titled, “Why people are calling it disrespectful… NewJeans showing their Hyundai cards right after their CF with Shinhan ends,” was published, drawing attention to the controversy. The article explained that not only was the card a sign of disrespect to…