NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein) surprised fans by announcing they’ll use a temporary activity name and are asking their fans, “Bunnies,” to help choose it!

On January 23, the group took to their newly launched social media account, sharing, “Bunnies! We’re accepting suggestions for a new activity name that we’ll use for a certain period of time. Please participate in the comments!” They added, “Please share lots of good name ideas, and we’ll pick one!” Fans were thrilled by the announcement and flooded the comments with creative ideas.

This announcement comes after a major dispute last November, where NewJeans held an emergency press conference to demand the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR and announce their decision to leave HYBE.

During the press conference, the members didn’t hold back, stating, “The reason we are leaving ADOR is very simple. NewJeans is an artist under ADOR, and ADOR has a duty to protect us. However, ADOR lacks both the willingness and the capability to protect NewJeans. Staying here would be a waste of time, and the mental anguish would only continue. More importantly, we see no professional benefit to remaining under ADOR. The five of us see no reason to stay.”

Since then, NewJeans has been taking steps toward a fresh start. In December, they created a new social media account under the name “jeanz for free,” signaling their independence from ADOR and HYBE. On January 23, the group also announced that they had appointed law firm Sejong as their legal representative to handle the ongoing legal battle.

In a firm statement, NewJeans declared, “We want to be clear. The five of us have no intention of ever returning to HYBE or ADOR, where even the minimum expectations of good faith cannot be met. Through legal proceedings, we will expose the wrongdoings of ADOR and HYBE, reveal the truth, and fight confidently in court.”

Fans are standing strong behind the group, eagerly waiting to see what their temporary name will be and how their journey will unfold. Bunnies, what name would you suggest?

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A heated debate over K-pop idols using public airports has erupted after a video of a man shouting and swearing at a rookie girl group went viral.

On March 29, a man lost his temper at Seoul’s Gimpo International Airport, cursing loudly as SM Entertainment’s new girl group Hearts2Hearts walked through the departure gate for their Japan schedule.

In the video, fans, reporters, and security staff swarmed around the group, with camera flashes going off and fans shouting the members’ names. Frustrated by the chaos, the man angrily yelled and swore, causing a scene.

As the video spread online, many recalled a similar controversy last year involving actor Byeon Woo Seok’s excessive security at Incheon Airport, reigniting debates about celebrities’ airport usage.

Some netizens sided with the man, saying, “Blocking an airport for a photo shoot is ridiculous,” and “Are celebrities above the law?” Others found it odd that the idols kept smiling despite the commotion, calling it “unnatural.”

Meanwhile, others defended the group, blaming the agency and fans instead. One commenter said, “A rookie group has no control over this. It’s the company’s fault.”

Criticism of K-pop’s airport culture also grew, with some accusing entertainment agencies of leaking flight details to gather fans for publicity. Some suggested creating a “fast-track” lane for celebrities, while others opposed giving them special treatment.

Last year, Incheon Airport even considered charging celebrities for private entry after the Byeon Woo Seok incident but abandoned the idea due to backlash.

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