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· Carl Samson
Ador, the management agency of NewJeans, has rejected the group’s abrupt announcement of contract termination, asserting that their exclusive agreement remains valid until July 31, 2029. The K-pop label’s response came after NewJeans held a press conference Thursday to reveal…
· Carl Samson
NewJeans’ Hanni testified in tears at a National Assembly hearing on workplace harassment in South Korea’s entertainment industry on Tuesday, revealing her experiences with bullying and systemic discrimination at Hybe Labels. Speaking before the Environment and Labor Committee,…
· Carl Samson
NewJeans member Hanni has been asked to testify at a South Korean National Assembly audit on workplace bullying. The Environment and Labor Committee is summoning Hanni and 34 other individuals, including Ador CEO Kim Ju-young, for the audit scheduled on Oct. 25. The inquiry…
· Carl Samson
Ador, NewJeans’ label, rejected the group’s demand to reinstate former CEO Min Hee-jin, citing adherence to Hybe Labels’ management and production separation principles. In a statement on Sept. 25, Ador, a Hybe subsidiary, confirmed that Min would continue as a producer and…
· Carl Samson
Some members of BTS’ Army — the group’s fanbase — are publicly opposing the return of Min Hee-jin as CEO of Ador, the Hybe subsidiary label behind NewJeans. So far, they have expressed disapproval in a statement circulated on X, along with the hashtag #MinHeeJinOut, which…
· Carl Samson
NewJeans on Sept. 11 issued a public ultimatum to Hybe Labels demanding the reinstatement of their producer, Min Hee-jin, as CEO of Ador by Sept. 25. Alleging “subtle bullying” and a toxic work environment under Hybe’s management, the group has been caught in a months-long feud…
· Bryan Ke
NewsJeans has teamed up with Pharrell Williams for “Supernatural,” the K-pop group’s Japanese debut single from their upcoming album of the same title. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
South Korean pop group NewJeans is collaborating with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami for the visuals to their upcoming music video. Key points:
· Ryan General
K-pop girl group NewJeans has pushed through with a successful music video release, despite the ongoing public feud between label Hybe and its subsidiary Ador. Key points:
· Ryan General
K-pop group NewJeans wants Google to reveal the identity of a YouTuber allegedly spreading false information about them. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
BTS, NewJeans and Olivia Rodrigo are among the winners at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Melon, South Korea’s top music platform, has released its 2023 year-end chart with NewJeans and Ive leading the top 10 spots. A win for girl groups: Songs performed by girl groups command Melon’s year-end top 50 chart. NewJeans dominates the top 10 with four entries, with…
· Bryan Ke
ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced Wednesday that K-pop group NewJeans will be performing two of their songs on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on Dec. 31. About their appearance: The five-member group — consisting of Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin…
· Daniel Anderson
Tour and events organizer Studio PAV has revealed plans for a live concert of South Korean singing show “Immortal Songs” in New York. A star-studded lineup: The concert will be headlined by K-pop acts NewJeans and ATEEZ, the latter of which currently holds the record for most…
· Isa Peralta
A unique PowerPoint presentation featuring NewJeans and “The Powerpuff Girls” has gone viral on social media. About the presentation: On August 4, D Story, a “team of designers and storytellers based in Hong Kong,” shared a video of the presentation on their Instagram page.
· Ryan General
The feat puts the South Korean girl group in an exclusive club of female groups that consist of The Shangri-Las, En Vogue and The Pussycat Dolls
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop girl group NewJeans released their sophomore mini-album “Get Up” on Friday. About the mini-album: “Get Up” features a total of six songs: “Super Shy,” “New Jeans,” “ASAP,” “ETA,” “Cool With You” and “Get Up.”
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop girl group NewJeans and five-time Grammy award-winning musician Jon Batiste have released the collaboration track “Be Who You Are (Real Magic)” in partnership with Coca-Cola. This marks NewJeans’ second promotional number for the soft drink brand following the single…
· Daniel Anderson
Danielle Marsh of NewJeans has been cast as the voice of Ariel in the Korean-dubbed version of Disney’s upcoming live-action film, “The Little Mermaid.” On May 12, Walt Disney Company Korea announced that Danielle would showcase her voice acting and singing skills in the film.
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop girl group NewJeans have collaborated with Coca-Cola for the release of their latest single, “Zero.” The quintet dropped the song on Monday across various streaming platforms. They were chosen by the Coca-Cola Company to be the face of its Coca-Cola Zero campaign in South…
Artist · K-pop
NewJeans proved a K-pop act could crack the American mainstream through streaming and vibe rather than mass physical sales, landing multiple songs on the Hot 100 and a No. 1 on the Billboard 200 barely a year into its career — before its founder's split with HYBE turned it into the industry's most-watched corporate-control saga.
