• Is NewJeans' Hanni in Hot Water Over 'Illegal Stay' in Korea? Seoul Immigration Agency Says 'Action Will Be Taken'

    Hanni of NewJeans is facing some serious attention after reports emerged about her supposed "illegal stay" in South Korea. The Seoul Immigration Agency has now responded, saying they will take action once her agency relationship is fully settled.

    On January 10th, the Immigration and Foreign Affairs Investigation Division of the Seoul Immigration Office addressed the issue, confirming that they are aware of the petition regarding Hanni’s legal status. They stated, "Appropriate action will be taken once the employment relationship between the parties is resolved."

    Hanni, who holds dual citizenship from Australia and Vietnam, is currently in South Korea on an 'E-6 visa', which is required for foreign entertainers working in the country. This visa needs to be extended for her to stay in South Korea.

    However, the situation is complicated. The Immigration Division explained, "We cannot comment on specific cases like whether an individual has violated the Immigration Control Act, due to the nature of this petition."

    They added, "But, for foreign entertainers on an 'E-6 visa', their stay qualifications and duration depend on employment contracts with domestic agencies. Once the employment relationship is resolved, appropriate measures will follow."

    The issue arose when an anonymous report claimed Hanni did not return her foreigner registration card within the 15-day window after declaring she was no longer working under ADOR on December 13. This sparked concerns about her stay being illegal.

    To keep or extend her 'E-6 visa', Hanni needs to be signed under a registered entertainment agency. She originally had her visa issued with ADOR’s sponsorship, but after leaving the agency, her visa status is now in limbo.

    Currently, Hanni’s 'E-6 visa' is set to expire in less than a month. She is in a difficult position because she has not requested a visa extension from ADOR, nor has she signed a new exclusive contract with another agency.

    This makes her the first among NewJeans members to find herself in such a situation, leaving her in a potentially unfavorable legal position.

    NewJeans members, including Hanni, claimed their contracts with ADOR were terminated on November 29 due to unmet demands, which they considered a violation. Since then, the group has been working independently under the name 'New Jeans' with former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin.

    As the legal battle continues, fans are waiting to see how this will unfold. Will Hanni be able to resolve her visa issues, or will the immigration agency step in?

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  • 'Heart Signal 4' Star Shin Min Gyu Clears the Air About His Breakup with Yoo Yi Soo and What’s Really Going On

    Shin Min Gyu, the popular influencer from Heart Signal 4, has officially confirmed his breakup with Yoo Yi Soo, revealing that it happened much earlier than fans had thought.

    On January 9th, a new video titled "Min Gyu, How Honestly Are You Going to Talk Today?" was posted on the YouTube channel kiu기우쌤, featuring Shin Min Gyu as a guest.

    During the interview, he opened up about his personal life and his breakup with Yoo Yi Soo, with whom he had been in a relationship after the show.

    On Heart Signal 4, Shin Min Gyu and Yoo Yi Soo became the final couple, and they publicly dated for a while.

    However, rumors of a breakup started swirling when both of them removed photos of each other from their social media accounts.

    When asked by the host, Kiu, "How much are you going to say today?" Shin Min Gyu responded confidently, "I can say everything."

    Kiu quickly asked, "So is the breakup now public?" and Shin Min Gyu, with a slight pause, replied, "We broke up?" then added with a confused look, "I guess I just said it."

    Shin Min Gyu explained that he had been planning to address the breakup at some point, mentioning, "I hear a lot of strange things."

    He continued, "I'm not a celebrity, I'm just an ordinary person, but surprisingly, my personal life is being investigated a lot."

    He expressed his frustration, saying, "What bothers me the most is when people send DMs about the breakup to my family."

    To clarify further, he added, "It’s possible we broke up, but it’s funny to just say 'we broke up.' It’s been a long time since we actually broke up."

    Following the breakup rumors with Yoo Yi Soo, Shin Min Gyu was also caught up in new gossip involving another female influencer.

    A post by this influencer showed her at the same location and wearing similar clothes to what Shin Min Gyu had shared on his own Instagram, leading to speculation about a new romance.

    Addressing these rumors, Shin Min Gyu explained, "Even if I meet female friends outside, I don’t know how they know about it. I’ve even received messages from my younger sister telling me to get a grip and saying I have a flirtatious tendency."

    It seems like Shin Min Gyu is ready to face the rumors and clear up the confusion once and for all. Fans are now waiting to hear more from him as he opens up even further about his personal life.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGhEOU8JotM&pp=ygUJ6riw7Jqw7Iyk

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