Hae-rin of NewJeans will skip the 2025 university entrance exam (the common university entrance test in Japan). According to her agency ADOR on the 6th, Hae-rin is a candidate for the exam but has decided not to take the 2025 university entrance exam scheduled for the 14th of this month. Born in 2006, she is now 18 years old. She has passed the high school equivalency exam and is eligible to take the university entrance exam, but she has decided not to take it to focus on her main career as a singer. Hae-rin debuted in 2022 as part of NewJeans and has released numerous hit songs such as 'Hype Boy', 'Attention', 'Cookie', 'Ditto', 'OMG', 'Super Shy', 'New Jeans', 'ETA', 'Cool With You', and 'Get Up'. This year, they were greatly loved with their double single 'How Sweet' and their Japanese debut single 'Supernatural'. NewJeans will also be performing for the first time as a girl group at 'COUNTDOWN JAPAN 24/25' held at Makuhari Messe on December 31.
On the afternoon of the 24th, an open talk featuring Tony Leung and director Ildiko Enyedi took place at the 30th Busan International Film Festival. Established in 1996, this prestigious festival is Asia's largest and runs from September 17 to 26. Additionally, behind-the-scenes details of Leung's appearance in NewJeans' music video 'Cool With You' were revealed.
While NewJeans is on hiatus, Daniel has been actively running with Sean, preparing for the Sydney Marathon. Recently, she completed her first 10km in 47 minutes and 27 seconds, impressing many. Sean praised the event, highlighting the perfect weather and vibes. Daniel has been managing her health during this break from her group due to conflicts with her agency, ADOR.
MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 will be held at the new TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, expanding from the inaugural 2025 event. It aims to connect global music and promote Japanese and Asian artists. The awards will feature performances and seminars, with details on categories and voting to be announced. Expect a celebration of music's future!
NewJeans and ADOR's ongoing contract dispute remains unresolved after a second mediation session today, with both parties' lawyers present but no members of NewJeans attending. The court plans to issue a ruling on October 30, as NewJeans claims their contract was terminated last November, while ADOR seeks confirmation of its validity.
Hae-rin from NewJeans was recently spotted at a dentist in Seoul, signing her album. Despite her natural look, she showcased her striking features. The group is currently on hiatus after members requested to terminate their contracts with ADOR due to a breakdown in trust, leading to legal disputes. A court has prohibited their solo activities, with further hearings scheduled.
NewJeans' official social media posts promoting a contact lens brand during their hiatus have drawn criticism from fans. They question the appropriateness of using selfies for advertising. Following a previous announcement to leave ADOR due to unmet demands, legal disputes have arisen, with ADOR seeking to enforce contract restrictions on the members' activities.
Fujii Kaze's latest album "Prema" is making waves in Korea. Produced by 250, known for his work with NewJeans, the album features 9 tracks and includes the music video for the title song released today. This marks Kaze's first full album in about three and a half years since his 2022 release. The album was produced in a private studio on Jeju Island, where Kaze and 250 collaborated earlier this year.
KBS apologized for airing incorrect information about NewJeans, which caused confusion among fans. They acknowledged the inaccuracies regarding NewJeans' legal situation and promised to enhance their fact-checking processes in the future. The controversy arose after a panelist made misleading statements during a radio interview.
ADOR has announced the appointment of Lee Do-kyung as the new Vice President to strengthen artist management and support amid ongoing disputes with NewJeans regarding contract termination. This move follows previous organizational changes aimed at normalizing operations and enhancing artist activities. ADOR is also preparing for new artist production with upcoming auditions for a next-gen boy group.
The mediation session between ADOR and NewJeans took place again, with members Minji and Danielle attending. NewJeans claims their contract with ADOR was terminated last November, while ADOR disputes this and seeks confirmation of the contract's validity. The court has scheduled another mediation for September 11.
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