NewJeans is making huge moves after announcing they'd be active under the name "NJZ"—and now, they're reportedly considering joining the agency Beasts And Natives Alike (BANA) after leaving ADOR!

Multiple industry sources have confirmed that NewJeans is in talks with BANA, which has previously worked with Min Hee Jin, the former CEO of ADOR, on many of the group's hit songs.

According to sources from Ten Asia on February 14, NewJeans has recently asked BANA to manage their entertainment activities, with BANA also handling overseas media interviews for the group.

One insider explained, "BANA is acting as NewJeans' agency now, and many believe this partnership is happening to help resolve current issues".

The collaboration is making waves, especially considering BANA’s role in managing artists and producing music. Notably, producers 250 (Iogong) and FRNK (Frank) from BANA have worked on several popular NewJeans songs.

BANA is known for representing artists like f(x)'s Krystal and rapper Beenzino, making them a strong player in the entertainment industry.

Fans got a hint of the change when NewJeans’ Hyein mentioned during an Instagram Live on February 7 that the group would soon have an agent (agency). While Ten Asia reached out to BANA for comment, the agency has yet to confirm the news.

It looks like NewJeans' future is full of big moves—stay tuned to see what happens next!

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Lee Jun Hyuk recently sat down for an interview following the successful conclusion of SBS’s Love Scout.

The drama, which ended on February 14, captured viewers' hearts with the love story between Kang Ji Yoon (played by Han Ji Min), a headhunting company CEO, and Yoo Eun Ho (played by Lee Jun Hyuk), her perfect secretary. The show recorded an impressive 11.8% in viewership ratings, proving its popularity.

Lee Jun Hyuk's charming and realistic portrayal of Yoo Eun Ho, along with his undeniable chemistry with Han Ji Min, had fans completely hooked. Many even started commenting on social media and drama clips, hoping that the two actors would date in real life.

However, Han Ji Min is already in a public relationship with Jannabi’s Choi Jung Hoon. When asked if he was aware of the dating rumors, Lee Jun Hyuk laughed and said, "I saw it. But why are they saying something impossible?"

He continued, "At first, I was confused. I haven’t done many romantic comedies before, so reactions like this were unimaginable to me when I was younger."

Jokingly, he added, "It’s like a new level of fan engagement. But then I thought—why didn’t people tell me to ‘kill Seong-woong for real’ when I played that role? Or throw rocks at me when I was in The Outlaws?"

He then playfully declared, "From now on, I’ll join in and comment ‘You two should date’ on other actors’ posts. I need to see what it’s like!"

When talking about working with Han Ji Min, he was full of praise, saying, "People pay to watch IMAX movies, right? Well, she’s giving a high-definition performance right in front of me. I really respect and appreciate my colleagues."

He continued, "In the past, I might have just admired them, but now I understand how much effort it takes to overcome challenges in acting. It’s not easy at all."

Since Love Scout was his first time leading a romance drama, how did he feel about filming intimate scenes like kiss scenes, bed scenes, and skinship moments?

Lee Jun Hyuk calmly explained, "It wasn’t difficult. Everything is done within set guidelines, so I tried to be as precise as possible. Honestly, it’s not about me feeling flustered—it’s about making sure the audience feels the emotions."

He added, "Just like how action scenes look intense but are safely choreographed, we filmed in a secure environment. When I had to lift Ji Min, I made sure she was safe and comfortable."

His honest and playful personality has only made fans love him more!

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