NewJeans, the globally loved K-pop group, delivered a heartfelt message during their acceptance speech at the Korea Grand Music Awards on November 16, 2024. The group won in the Grand Artist category but left fans emotional with their words, hinting at a possible uncertain future for the group.
Hanni Thanks Min Hee Jin and Addresses Fans
During the speech, Hanni, one of NewJeans’ prominent members, shared a deeply emotional message. Reflecting on their journey, she said:
“Don’t know until when we’ll be NewJeans.”
Despite the uncertainty, Hanni reassured fans, known as Bunnies, about the enduring bond between the members and their supporters. She stated:
“Our relationship cannot be destroyed by anything. Stay together with us until the very end.”
Danielle, another member, followed up with an encouraging statement, saying:
“NewJeans will be there forever, and the bond will never break.”
The members also took the opportunity to thank former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin for her unwavering support throughout their journey.
🐰Hanni: Honestly we don’t know until when we will be NewJeans anymore… But with the five of us and Bunnies, our relationship cannot be destroyed by anything so let’s stick together till the end
The emotional speech comes amidst ongoing legal battles between NewJeans and their agency, ADOR. On November 13, 2024, the group sent a legal notice to ADOR, threatening to terminate their exclusive contracts if their demands were not met. According to Yonhap News, the members—Kim Minji, Hanni Pham, Marsh Danielle, Kang Haerin, and Lee Hyein—filed the notice under their real names. They cited “significant breaches” in their contracts and gave ADOR 14 days to address these issues.
This followed a controversial report from HYBE, ADOR’s parent company, which included alleged derogatory remarks about other groups and plans to “remove” NewJeans from HYBE’s lineup. The situation intensified after Min Hee Jin was replaced as CEO of ADOR and her legal action to regain her position was dismissed by the court.
NewJeans: From Viral Debut to Recent Comeback
NewJeans, which debuted under ADOR on July 22, 2022, with their viral single Attention, quickly rose to fame with their fresh sound and relatable lyrics. Despite their ongoing challenges, the group has remained dedicated to their fans. Their latest comeback on May 24, 2024, featured a double single with the tracks How Sweet and Bubble Gum, along with their instrumental versions. The music videos for these songs have also garnered millions of views.
Fans have flooded social media with messages of support and hope for NewJeans. Many expressed their admiration for the group’s resilience and love for their fans, vowing to stand by them through this difficult time.
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