According to Koreaherald, members of Kpop Newjeans - Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein - changed the group's name to "NJZ" and announced its first independent activity, including a performance at an event In the near future in Hong Kong (China), in the context of a contract dispute with Ador Company (Hybe Group).
On 7.2, the Instagram account of the five female idols was originally established with the name "JeanzForfree" was changed to "NJZ_OFFICIAL". They officially announced the new group name NJZ and posted the promotional image of 5 members.
The Instagram account representing the parents of the members was also renamed "NJZ_PR" (formerly "Jeanz_PR"). Producer Min Hee Jin - former CEO Ador - pressed "likes" all the posts posted by NJZ on 7.2.
In addition, Koreaherald said that NJZ will have the first performance under the new name at the "Complex Live" concert, within the framework of the street fashion and global culture "Complexon Hong Kong (China ) ", which takes place from 21-23.3.
Member Minji shared: "We are happy to show a new aspect of ours as NJZ for the first time on stage. This performance is a very important moment and we want. To share the new music we would like to introduce to fans around the world. "
The 5 Newjeans members announced the termination of exclusive contracts with Ador from November 29, 2024 for the reason that the company violated the contractual obligations.
However, Ador still confirms that the contract is still valid and filed a lawsuit to confirm the validity of the contract. The company also applied for a ban on this group, in order to maintain Ador's management company and prevent members from signing independent advertising contracts.
The first trial reviewed the ban on Ador to be submitted by Ador for 5 Newjeans members will take place on 7.3 at the No. 50 Civil Room of the Central Court of Seoul.
