NewJeans has announced that they will be suspending their activities as "NJZ" following a court ruling.

On March 23, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein took the stage at ComplexCon in Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo. As the show came to an end, the members made an unexpected and emotional announcement.

"This stage holds great meaning for us, and all of you who came here give us immense strength," they shared. "It is with a heavy heart that we share this news. Today’s stage may be our last performance for a while. In respect of the court’s decision, we have decided to suspend all activities."

They continued, "This wasn’t an easy decision, but we will gather our strength and keep moving forward. Please know that this is not the end."

They added, "We will definitely return, and when we do, we want to meet you all with bright smiles. Thank you so much, and we love you. The five of us will always be thinking of Bunnies, so please eat well, sleep well, and live happily."

Last November, Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein unilaterally terminated their contracts with ADOR and began independent activities. They later introduced "NJZ" as their new team name through social media.

However, ADOR took legal action, filing a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court to confirm the validity of their contracts. On March 21, the court ruled in favor of ADOR, granting an injunction that recognized ADOR’s legal status as NewJeans' official agency.

After the ruling, ADOR released a statement: "We sincerely thank the court for its wise judgment. Now that ADOR's legal status as NewJeans' agency has been confirmed, we will take full responsibility for supporting the artists."

They added, "We will also ensure that this weekend’s ComplexCon performance is held under the name of NewJeans, with ADOR providing full support on-site. We hope to meet with the artists soon for an open and sincere conversation. We kindly ask for your warm support and encouragement as NewJeans continues to grow with ADOR."

As of now, fans are left wondering what’s next for NewJeans, but the members have assured Bunnies that this is not the end.

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Controversy continues to grow as Garo Sero Institute (Gaseyeon) claims to have more evidence regarding the relationship between the late actress Kim Sae Ron and actor Kim Soo Hyun.

On March 25, Gaseyeon CEO Kim Se Ui stated in a live broadcast, “It is true that Kim Sae Ron suffered severe psychological distress and attempted an extreme choice because of Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Jin Ho.”

He further claimed, “Kim Sae Ron herself said, ‘My first man was Kim Soo Hyun.’ If they started dating when she was in her second year of middle school, isn’t it highly likely he was her first? She carried lifelong trauma because of this. But instead of addressing this, they’re trying to change the story by saying, ‘Kim Sae Ron was married.’ We have all the evidence, and we are waiting for the family’s consent to reveal everything.”

Later, Kim Se Ui stated that the bereaved family had already given partial permission. He even showed a photo of Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron attending the same event in 2016, saying, “Kim Soo Hyun, just wait. What did you do to a third-year middle school student? The family has given their permission, and we have shocking information yet to be revealed.”

He continued, “The bereaved family wants to restore Kim Sae Ron’s honor. It’s natural for them to protect her even after she’s gone. But instead, I’m being accused of lying and threatened with lawsuits. I will take all the blame, but there is a lot more evidence to disclose. Please wait.”

Kim Sae Ron’s family previously alleged through Gaseyeon that she and Kim Soo Hyun were in a relationship for six years, from 2015 to 2021, starting when she was 15. They also released photos that appeared to be from that time. Additionally, they claimed she was pressured by her agency to pay 700 million KRW (approximately $530,000) in penalties following her drunk driving accident.

Initially, Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, denied any relationship. However, after the photos were made public, they changed their stance, admitting that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron dated from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020—after she became an adult.

Now, Kim Sae Ron’s family has decided to conduct a forensic analysis of the photos to prove the timeline of their relationship. On March 17, they also filed a defamation lawsuit against journalist-turned-YouTuber Lee Jin Ho for spreading false information. The case is now being handled by Seodaemun Police Station.

Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun’s side has filed a criminal complaint against Gaseyeon host Kim Se Ui for blackmail. They accused Gaseyeon of making baseless claims linking Kim Soo Hyun to crimes similar to the infamous "Nth Room" case.

His agency stated, “Gaseyeon threatened Kim Soo Hyun in their broadcasts on March 21 and 22, saying they would release a video of him unless Disney+ cancels his upcoming drama Knock-Off. They even mentioned ‘Nth Room,’ making it seem as if Kim Soo Hyun was involved in a similar crime. These claims, like all of Gaseyeon’s previous allegations, are completely false. There is no such video.”

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