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On December 14 KST, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein shared their first update on the new Instagram account, @jeanzforfree.  In a series of Instagram Story posts, the girls assured, “It’s really us!”, and “we’re gonna be living here”, promising to remain in touch with their fans. The members also asked their fans to dress warm, take care of their meals, and avoid illnesses this winter season.  SEE ALSO: ‘Gee’ becomes Girls’ Generation’s first track to surpass 100 million Spotify streams bluemoon_hn Shortly afterward, another Instagram update followed. Showing their support for K-Pop fans attending the protest rally for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, Minji,…

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JAKARTA – NewJeans are suspected of considering ending their exclusive contract with ADOR. A content certificate sent to ADOR circulated on the internet on Wednesday, November 13.A content certificate is a document containing several points related to losses and requests to terminate the contract. This document also shows changes in claims and debt-related issues between individuals and companies.The circulating documents feature five NewJeans members with their real names, namely Kim Minji, Hanni Pham, Danielle Marsh, Kang Haerin, and Lee Hyein. They asked ADOR to respond to their requests regarding the alleged ADOR violations regarding their contracts.They asked the agency to…

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The Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) has joined the Korea Entertainment Producers’ Association in siding with HYBE Labels amid the ongoing dispute between NewJeans and their agency, ADOR.  The KMCA, established in 2008 under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, is responsible for protecting intellectual property rights in South Korea’s music industry and overseeing the Circle Chart, South Korea’s official public music chart.In a statement released on December 13, KST, the KMCA condemned the practice of “tampering” — where producers allegedly lure young artists and their families to break contracts with their agencies. The association specifically referenced the “FIFTY…

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A VENUE FIRST: Presently referred to as the Grange Road Singapore event space, Live Nation’s first Singapore venue will hold 3,000 fans for music. SINGAPORE Live Nation To Open First VenueLive Nation will open its first live music venue in Southeast Asia, in partnership with Lendlease Global Commercial REIT and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.Presently referred to as the Grange Road Singapore event space, the venue will hold 3,000 people and include a state-of-the-art music hall with multiple rooms and stages that can host both international touring artists and local acts. It will also feature a cafe-bar that can…

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Shinhan Financial Group has decided not to renew their advertising model contract with NewJeans. The decision follows NewJeans’ recent announcement to unilaterally terminate their exclusive contract with their agency, ADOR, which has led to a growing dispute between the two parties.  According to industry sources on December 13, Shinhan Financial Group decided not to extend its advertising contract with NewJeans, who had been serving as the brand’s official model for the group’s integrated platform “SOL” since last year.A Shinhan Financial representative stated, “Our advertising contract for the ‘Super SOL’ brand with NewJeans will end in December, and it will not be extended.” However,…

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The Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) has raised concerns about tampering allegations within the K-pop industry, calling for transparency and stronger measures to prevent such unethical practices. Tampering refers to the preemptive engagement with artists or their representatives before the conclusion of their contractual agreements with their current agencies, an act that threatens the industry’s foundational ethics. On December 13, the KMCA released an official statement, expressing, “We are gravely concerned about recent tampering attempts that have disrupted the industry. These actions undermine the integrity of Korea’s music industry, and we commit to taking all necessary measures to eradicate them.”…

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