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The KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS honored NewJeans, (G)I-DLE, and ZEROBASEONE with prestigious awards. NewJeans won '2024 Grand Artist', (G)I-DLE took '2024 Grand Record', and ZEROBASEONE received '2024 Grand Honors Choice'. The event featured performances from various artists, showcasing the vibrancy of K-pop.

The Best Artist 2024 event will showcase K-pop groups SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, and NewJeans, among others. Scheduled for November 30, the show will feature over 30 artists performing hit songs from the year, with a focus on unique performances and special segments. Host Sakurai Sho promises an exciting experience for viewers.

At the '1st KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS', NewJeans won two major awards, including '2024 Grand Artist'. Members expressed gratitude to fans and staff while addressing contract issues with ADOR, stating they would dissolve the contract if violations are not corrected. ADOR is currently reviewing the situation.

The KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS will be exclusively streamed for free on LINE VOOM on November 16-17, 2024. Hosted by NewJeans' Hani, aespa's WINTER, and actress Nam Ji-hyun, the event will showcase popular K-POP artists. Live performances and artist comments will be available on LINE VOOM, making it a must-watch for K-POP fans.

NewJeans is set to appear on Music Station on November 29 at 9 PM, performing 'Ditto' and 'How Sweet'. They recently guest-starred on 'Nino-san' and will participate in the inaugural KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS in Incheon. The event will feature popular K-POP artists, and NewJeans' Minji and Hani will grace the cover of SPUR magazine.

Minji and Hani from NewJeans are featured on the cover of SPUR magazine's January 2025 issue. This marks their first time together on a magazine cover, where they display stunning visuals in CHANEL and GUCCI outfits. The magazine highlights their natural interactions during the shoot and includes interviews discussing their relationship and shared memories.

Min Hee-jin, former head of ADOR, publicly expresses her unwavering love for NewJeans through social media. Amid contract disputes, NewJeans sent a notice to ADOR outlining demands, threatening to terminate their contract if issues aren't resolved. ADOR acknowledged receipt and is reviewing the situation. Min Hee-jin, known as 'NewJeans' mom,' has a close relationship with the group, which has requested her return after her dismissal. She has also exercised put options on ADOR shares amid ongoing tensions with HYBE since April.

Min Hee-jin, former head of ADOR, has informed HYBE of her intention to exercise a put option, which could yield her 26 billion won. Both parties have not yet commented officially. The situation is complicated by a dispute over a shareholder agreement and NewJeans sending a notice to ADOR regarding contract violations.

NewJeans issued a notice to ADOR demanding the correction of serious contract violations within 14 days or they will terminate their contract. ADOR acknowledged receipt of the notice and is reviewing the requests. They also addressed inquiries regarding connections to a listed company, stating that claims involving member relatives and CEO Min Hee-jin are unfounded.

As Japan's university entrance exams approach, various idols including BTS's Jin, IU, and NewJeans show their support for students. They share encouraging messages, reminding students to relax, focus, and celebrate after the exams. Many stars express their belief in the students' efforts and wish them good luck.