NewJeans member Hanni is facing potential challenges with her Korean visa, which may impact her ability to continue promotional activities in South Korea. The situation is tied to her ongoing conflict with ADOR, the group’s agency.
Hanni’s E-6 Visa Nears Expiration
As reported by Xportnews, Hanni’s E-6 Culture and Entertainment visa is approaching its expiration date. This visa is essential for her as an Australian-Vietnamese dual citizen, allowing her to legally engage in income-generating activities as an idol in South Korea.
Normally, extending an E-6 visa is a straightforward process with agency support. However, the current situation between Hanni and ADOR complicates matters. Without ADOR’s backing, renewing the visa becomes a challenge.
ADOR’s Statement and Potential Outcomes
ADOR has stated that they are preparing the necessary documents to facilitate Hanni’s visa extension. However, due to NewJeans’ recent decision to align with former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin and their reported attempts to separate from ADOR, her visa status is uncertain.
Key details include:
If Hanni’s contract with ADOR is officially terminated, her current E-6 visa will be invalidated immediately.
She will then need to apply for a new visa, such as another E-6 visa through a different agency or a D-10 job seeker visa.
Should no new visa application be made within 15 days of her E-6 visa’s invalidation, she may be required to leave South Korea.
E-6 visas are generally issued for a one-year period and are renewable indefinitely under normal circumstances, provided there is agency support.
Future Implications
The outcome of Hanni’s visa situation depends heavily on the legal and contractual developments between her and ADOR. Fans are closely watching to see how the situation unfolds and how it will impact her future activities with NewJeans.
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