NewJeans made their first domestic stage appearance since announcing plans to terminate their exclusive contract with ADOR, but fans noticed something unusual—no mention of the name "NewJeans".

On December 7, the group performed as special guests at Japanese duo YOASOBI's concert held at Incheon’s Inspire Arena.

The members—Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—delivered powerful performances of their hit tracks "How Sweet" and "Right Now".

However, when introducing themselves to the crowd, they each used their individual names instead of referring to themselves as "NewJeans".

Additionally, the stage screens, which would typically display the group’s iconic logo, remained blank of any branding tied to the group name.

YOASOBI mentioned "NewJeans" once during the event, but this was the only time the group name was referenced.

This decision has sparked heated discussions online. Fans and netizens debated the situation, with some pointing out the awkwardness of the group’s introduction.

One fan commented, "Are we calling them ‘formerly known as NewJeans’ now?" while others expressed frustration, calling it "a strange moment in K-pop history."

The controversy stems from NewJeans' recent announcement to terminate their contract with ADOR, leading to strong backlash from the Korean Entertainment Producers Association (KEPA) and other industry bodies.

KEPA recently issued a statement calling the group’s decision "irresponsible", urging them to "retract their baseless claims and return to their regular activities".

Fans are now curious about how NewJeans will handle upcoming performances and commitments. Will they continue to avoid using their group name, or will they face more criticism for their actions?

For now, the situation remains tense, with many hoping for clarity and resolution in the near future.

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BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global dominance, especially in Japan, where his solo music continues to break records!

Jimin's hit song "Who", from his second album MUSE, has just been awarded the prestigious Gold streaming certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

This honor comes after "Who" surpassed a remarkable 50 million streams in February, making it the first solo song by Jimin to receive this certification in Japan!

The Japan Record Association certifies music based on total streams, with Gold for 50 million streams, Platinum for 100 million, and Diamond for a massive 500 million.

This achievement adds another significant milestone to Jimin’s growing solo career.

Previously, Jimin also earned a Platinum certification for his first album FACE (for 250,000 units shipped) and a Gold certification for MUSE (for over 100,000 units shipped).

With the Gold streaming certification for "Who", Jimin now holds a total of three prestigious certifications from the Japan Record Association, solidifying his place as a solo artist.

Not only that, but "Who" made waves on the Billboard charts, staying on the Billboard Hot 100 for an impressive 33 weeks, setting a record for the longest-charting K-pop solo song! It also spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, showing just how much love fans have for his music.

Jimin’s solo success doesn’t stop there, as GOLDEN also spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart, and Jimin continues to dominate the Billboard Japan Artist 100, where he has now charted for 47 weeks! Clearly, Jimin’s popularity is unstoppable!

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