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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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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