After over three years, GOT7 has returned as a full group, bringing excitement to fans with their album WINTER HEPTAGON and heartfelt interactions through Kakao Entertainment's 1theK original show, IDDP.

On January 20, the members (except Jin Young, who is filming a drama) appeared on the show, where they searched their names online, shared fun stories, and thanked their fans, Agase, for unwavering support over the years. The episode was packed with laughter, candid talks, and even some emotional moments.

During the show, GOT7 opened up about their connection to their former agency, JYP Entertainment. Leader JB expressed their gratitude, saying, "We were born under JYP, and we feel a deep connection. If they wanted, they could have asked for a huge sum to transfer the trademark rights, but instead, they gave it to us at the original amount. We’re really grateful for that."

Mark also shared a sweet fan-related memory, recalling a creative Agase who promoted him during a fan sign event.

The members reminisced about their debut days, sharing hilarious stories about their "dark pasts" and funny behind-the-scenes moments. Their natural banter and close bond after 11 years together made the episode even more enjoyable for fans.

They also read comments from fans about their full-group comeback, joking, "Fans are getting used to us coming together every three years."

In another lighthearted moment, the group teased Jin Young for being the "spoiler king" and even shared a group photo on a live open chat, delighting fans worldwide.

The members expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying, "We hope you’ll look forward to our comeback. A lot of time has passed, but we’re still here with you. We’re growing old together, and we hope we can continue this as we age. All seven of us truly cherish our Agase. Thank you for waiting and loving us."

GOT7’s anniversary album, WINTER HEPTAGON, has been gaining attention for its unique sound and personal touch.

The title track, PYTHON, is a sleek mix of hip-hop and pop melodies, exploring themes of fate. BamBam played a key role in the song’s production, overseeing everything from writing to directing the members during recording.

The album features nine tracks showcasing the members’ individuality while staying true to GOT7’s signature sound. Released with Kakao Entertainment’s support, this project celebrates GOT7’s 11-year journey, cementing their place as global icons.

With their heartfelt words and incredible music, GOT7 has once again proven why they’re loved by Agase all over the world.

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ADOR has responded to NewJeans' recent search for new stage names, claiming that the move could seriously breach their exclusive contract.

On January 23rd, ADOR shared their stance on the matter with Herald POP, addressing the controversy around the members’ contest for new stage names.

The company clarified, "ADOR maintains that the exclusive contract is valid, and we are sincerely following the legal process."

The statement continued, "We regret that the members are attempting independent entertainment activities, such as seeking new stage names before receiving legal judgment, as this could be a serious breach of contract."

The situation dates back to November 28th of last year when NewJeans held an emergency press conference.

At the time, the group announced that they were terminating their exclusive contract with ADOR, stating, "We are terminating the contract with ADOR at midnight on the 29th."

They added, "The fault lies with HYBE and ADOR, so there is no reason for us to file a lawsuit, nor do we have any reason to pay any penalty". Since then, the members have been pursuing their own independent activities.

In response, ADOR filed a lawsuit seeking confirmation of the validity of their exclusive contract with the group.

Before the court could deliver a judgment, ADOR took further legal action, requesting an injunction to prevent NewJeans from independently contacting advertisers.

They also sought a ban on the group entering into advertising contracts without ADOR's approval, maintaining that the agency's status should be upheld.

Not backing down, NewJeans' members appointed the same law firm, Sejong, as ADOR's former representative Min Hee Jin. They declared, "We will fight proudly in court to clarify ADOR’s and HYBE’s wrongdoings and bring the truth to light".

In a bold move, they also announced they would not be returning to HYBE and encouraged fans to participate in their search for new stage names that have no ties to the NewJeans brand.

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