"If You Give Us a Good Name, We'll Choose It"… NewJeans Members Hold Group Name Contest

At the press conference, they claimed, "Some parents were persuaded in private"
Posted a contest for a temporary group name
Appointed the law firm representing Min Hee-jin as their legal counsel

The group NewJeans, which has repeatedly stated that they will not return to ADOR, has launched a contest for a new group name. On the 23rd, the five NewJeans members (Minji, Hani, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein) posted a brief announcement on the Instagram account 'Jeanzforfree.' NewJeans wrote, "Bunnies! (NewJeans fandom name) We are holding a two-day contest to select a new stage name to use for a certain period. Please participate a lot in the comments." They added in the comments, "If you suggest many good names, we will choose one."

Earlier, NewJeans stated at a press conference, "We have no intention of giving up the name NewJeans," but following their announcement that they will begin full-scale legal disputes with ADOR, it appears they have decided to temporarily solicit group names to use. In the official statement released via Instagram that day, NewJeans said, "We confirmed through the media that ADOR filed a 'lawsuit to confirm the validity of the exclusive contract' against us and also applied for a 'preliminary injunction to preserve the status of the agency and prohibit the conclusion of advertising contracts,'" adding, "We have appointed the law firm Sejong as our legal representative to respond."

Earlier, NewJeans stated at a press conference, "We have no intention of giving up the name NewJeans," but as they announced that they would officially enter into a legal dispute with ADOR on this day, it appears that they have decided to temporarily solicit group name suggestions. Yonhap News

They continued, "While ADOR and HYBE have told us to come back, they have constantly harassed and attacked us behind the scenes where the public eye cannot see," and "Recently, they secretly met some of our parents to persuade or sow discord among us," they claimed. They firmly stated, "We, the five of us, have no intention whatsoever of returning to HYBE and ADOR, from whom we cannot even expect the minimum trust."

Finally, NewJeans said, "Seeing ADOR and HYBE causing harm to us and to you all through improper methods, we have decided not to remain silent any longer. We intend to clearly reveal ADOR and HYBE’s wrongdoings through legal procedures and fight confidently in court to disclose the truth." They added, "We will stand firm until the end by legitimate means so that we can freely share our music as soon as possible. We ask for your strong support."

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