• NewJeans donates all university festival earnings, keeping positive vibes amid Min Hee Jin and HYBE drama

    Despite the ongoing drama between their agency ADOR, its head Min Hee Jin, and parent company HYBE, NewJeans is not letting it slow them down. They're keeping the music alive and spreading positivity all around.

    ADOR spilled the tea on the fan community 'Phoning' on May 25th, revealing that NewJeans will be hitting up seven university festivals this month. And here's the kicker - they're donating all the proceeds!

    ADOR shared, "NewJeans will be vibing with the crowd, performing their new bops 'How Sweet' and 'Bubble Gum'. We're asking for all the love and support from the fans to keep this going."

    NewJeans is kicking off their university tour starting from Korea University today, followed by Chosun University on May 27th, Dong-eui University and Busan University on May 28th, Dongguk University and Sejong University on May 30th, and wrapping up at Central University on May 31st.

    In other news, NewJeans also lent their voices to the British Museum's Korean room, introducing main exhibition works like the Celadon Vase with Flower Design, the 1300s Sanggam Celadon, and the Joseon White Porcelain Moon Jar.

    Even with the HYBE drama, NewJeans is still slaying the charts. Their new double single 'How Sweet' dropped on May 24th and sold about 810,000 copies on day one. Both 'How Sweet' and 'Bubble Gum' are ruling the music charts.

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  • "Good Partner" Season 2 Confirmed — Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun return?

    It’s official—Good Partner is getting a second season!

    On April 3, 2025, SBS confirmed the exciting news that Good Partner will return for Season 2.

    However, fans will have to wait a little longer for more details as the production is still in its early stages.

    SBS revealed, “While the production for Season 2 has been confirmed, the broadcast schedule, filming dates, and cast have not been finalized. We are still in discussions.”

    Good Partner originally aired last September, and it quickly became a fan favorite. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (played by Jang Na Ra), a seasoned divorce lawyer, and rookie lawyer Han Yoo Ri (played by Nam Ji Hyun), who is new to handling divorce cases.

    The series was a hit, with a peak viewership rating of 17.7% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide households).

    Both Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun were praised for their performances, with Jang Na Ra receiving her first acting award after 23 years in the industry at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards, and Nam Ji Hyun taking home the Best Acting Award.

    Now, with the news of Good Partner Season 2, fans are eagerly wondering if the original cast will return. Will Jang Na Ra and Nam Ji Hyun reprise their roles, or will new faces join the team? Lee Jong Suk, a close friend and fellow actor of Jang Na Ra, has expressed his excitement for the continuation of the series and fully supports his friend's success.

    As discussions continue, fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the return of their favorite characters.

    Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated season.

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