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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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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