News of singer Jessi's donation has recently come to light. She donated her entire appearance fee for a university festival.

The event organizer, Case by Case, stated on the 20th, "Jessi has donated her entire appearance fee for Dankook University's festival. It will be used for a fund aimed at supporting underprivileged students and school development."

This marks her first donation of an appearance fee for a university festival. According to sources, Jessi expressed her desire to make a direct contribution to students, as her time on stage left a lasting impression.

Jessi performed at "Dan Fiesta," held at Dankook University's Jukjeon campus on May 22nd. She staged performances of "Zoom," "What Type of X," and "Nunu Nana," showcasing her powerful live vocals and intense stage presence.

Jessi has been actively pursuing her career as a solo artist, creating a sensation with hits like "Nunu Nana" and "Zoom." She is known for her powerful vocals and addictive performances.

She has also been active in entertainment shows such as "Sixth Sense," "Hangout with Yoo," and "Jessi's Showterview," where she is admired for her straightforward and candid personality. An insider mentioned, "Jessi is expected to continue engaging in diverse activities."

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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