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Hello. Over the past two days, speculative articles regarding Hanni’s domestic residency status have been flooding the media, spreading false information. We would like to clarify the situation. Hanni has already legally obtained a new visa yesterday (February 11) through the proper procedures. ADOR pressured both Hanni and her parents by exploiting the sensitive issue of visas, which is a major concern for foreign residents in Korea. They demanded that she sign an extension agreement listing ADOR as her agency and sent emails warning that refusing to sign could result in illegal residency. Furthermore, they submitted personal documents requiring her…

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As of February 12, news broke that Hanni, a member of the popular K-pop group NewJeans (now NJZ), has successfully obtained a new visa.  According to Hankyoreh, Hanni received the visa through an administrative officer, though details about the type of visa or the company involved have not been revealed. Hanni, who holds dual citizenship in Australia and Vietnam, had previously renewed her E-6 Entertainment Visa annually through her agency, ADOR. However, after the members of NewJeans (now NJZ) announced their decision to part ways with ADOR, uncertainty surrounded the renewal of Hanni’s visa. In response, ADOR confirmed that the…

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On February 12, 2025, a South Korean media outlet, The Hankyoreh, reported that NewJeans member Hanni had successfully obtained a legal visa through administrative procedures. This confirmation comes amid ongoing disputes between the group and their agency, ADOR, following their rebranding as NJZ. Hanni’s visa status had become a subject of public scrutiny after reports suggested she might be staying in South Korea unlawfully due to her alleged contract termination. However, with the recent issuance of her visa, claims of illegal residency have been dismissed. As per the outlet, an official involved in the visa process revealed that Hanni cquired…

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K-pop girl group NewJeans is embroiled in a legal dispute with their agency ADOR. The agency is a subdivision of Hybe. The five-member group has decided to rebrand itself as NJZ and is set to debut as a new band soon. Amid this, reports suggest Hanni has refused to sign visa extension documents by ADOR. For the uninitiated, Hanni is not a South Korean citizen, which means that she needs an E-6 visa to stay and work in the country. Her visa expired earlier this month so she is no longer allowed to carry out entertainment activities in the country.As…

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Last Updated:February 12, 2025, 13:03 ISTThe idol shared that she wanted to tap the shoulder of the fan to greet the person but could not muster up the courage.NJZ members left ADOR in November 2024. (Photo Credits: Instagram)Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein have begun a fresh chapter in their career, reintroducing themselves as NJZ upon exiting their agency ADOR. Leaving behind their former iconic moniker, NewJeans, the quintet is stepping into a new era, with fans eagerly following their every move. Recently, a seemingly ordinary update on their newly created Instagram account truly captured their fans’ hearts.On February 11,…

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Last Updated:February 12, 2025, 11:17 ISTNewJeans recently announced their rebranding as NJZ, after parting ways from their agency ADOR last year.Hanni is not a citizen of South Korea and had a work visa. (Photo Credits: Instagram)K-pop sensation NewJeans (now NJZ) continues to make headlines following an ongoing legal dispute with their agency ADOR, a subdivision of HYBE. At a time when the five-member girl group has decided to rebrand themselves as NJZ and are set to debut as a whole new band in the coming days, speculations are rife that Hanni, a core member of the group has now refused…

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NewJeans member Hanni has reportedly declined to sign paperwork that would secure her stay in South Korea after her visa expiration, amid an ongoing feud with K-pop agency ADOR. The move comes after the group rebranded themselves as NJZ, signaling their disassociation from HYBE and its subsidiary. NewJeans’ Hanni(ADOR) Hanni refuses to sign visa extension paperAccording to K-media reports on February 11 (KST), Hanni, a popular female K-pop group member—who isn’t a South Korean citizen but holds dual citizenship in Australia and Vietnam—has refused to sign the necessary documents ADOR sent her to extend her visa. Also read: Who was…

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Dubai: Members of K-pop girl group NewJeans recently revealed that they are changing their name to NJZ amidst a legal dispute with HYBE record label ADOR. This rebranding decision didn’t go down well with ADOR. “While the legal proceedings concerning the exclusive contract between ADOR and the NewJeans members are ongoing, we deeply regret that the members have unilaterally made this choice,” ADOR shared in a statement to Vulture. The name NJZ became Instagram official on February 7, with several posts prominently featuring it, including one with the caption: “Get ready for an exciting journey with NJZ in 2025! Stay…

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Her visa has already expired. 21 hours ago According to media reports on February 11, KST, NJZ (NewJeans) member, Hanni has refused to sign the papers filed by ADOR to extend her visa, which allows her to stay and work in Korea. Hanni A TV Daily report cited sources inside the music industry while stating that the E-6 visa of Hanni, who holds dual citizenship in Australia and Vietnam, already expired this month. As a result, she is no longer allowed to carry out entertainment activities in Korea. The situation has been complicated by her group’s ongoing legal feud with ADOR, which has…

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On February 11, 2025, Sports Chosun reported that NewJeans’, aka NJZ, complex legal battle with their agency, ADOR, led to significant challenges for member Hanni Pham concerning her visa status in South Korea. ADOR responded by stating, “(Regarding Hani’s visa question) we cannot confirm it and have not revealed our position.” Hanni, who holds dual Australian and Vietnamese citizenship, reportedly declined to sign the documents necessary for the extension of her E-6 visa, which permits foreign entertainers to work in South Korea. The discord between NewJeans and ADOR became public on November 28, 2024, when the group announced the termination…

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