NewJeans’ Parents Open Instagram To Dispute Misinformation Against The Girl Group Members

During the ongoing feud between NewJeans and HYBE, the parents of the girl group members — Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein — have opened a temporary Instagram account, @jeanz_pr, to represent their stance on the matter.

In the first post on the account, the parents explained the need to create it, stating: "While we are grateful that some media outlets reported our statements accurately, they were very few. We also attempted to distribute statements through an agency but faced significant challenges in ensuring that our position was conveyed without distortion—such as misleading headlines altering the message."

They also claimed that ”meanwhile, the voices of the members have either been misrepresented, framed negatively, or reduced to minor news coverage. In contrast, HYBE and ADOR have been distributing hundreds of articles daily — many containing false claims or solely representing their stance — through various media outlets, including biased online news platforms, without undergoing the standard fact-checking and counterargument procedures required in reputable journalism.”

As the injunction lawsuit approaches, the parents expressed concern that HYBE will once again attempt to manipulate the media by fabricating rumors. They hope to use this Instagram account to clarify any misinformation directly.

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ASND has Signed 5 Out Of 8 fromis_9 Members

After their contract termination last June, PLEDIS Entertainment’s eight-member girl group fromis_9 left HYBE. While fans, flovers, feared this marked the end of the group, the members had other plans.

On January 26, it was reported that five members—Song Hayoung, Park Jiwon, Lee Nagyung, Lee Chaeyoung, and Baek Jiheon—had signed an exclusive contract with ASND. The company also stated that they are in talks with PLEDIS Entertainment regarding the group's trademark.

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Upcoming Tours, Events, & Performances

• JENNIE (BLACKPINK) adds additional LA dates to her 1st solo tour, "The Ruby Experience."

• KISS OF LIFE to perform at the 2025 Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary. The lineup includes Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Shawn Mendes, A$AP Rocky, and more.

• K-Pop Idol Awards Ceremony D Awards announces its 3rd lineup. Check out the entire lineup on Soompi.

• GOT7’s Yugyeom announces his 2025 tour, "TRUSTY," in North America and LATAM.

• ARTMS 2025 World Tour "Lunar Theory" kicks off in Seoul.

• Stray Kids' world tour "DOMINATE" adds new dates in Arlington, Rome, and Madrid.

• GFRIEND’s 10th Anniversary Concert "Season of Memories" announces an additional date in Taipei.

ICYMI:

• Kakao Entertainment is planning to launch a K-Pop fan platform this year that will directly compete with HYBE’s Weverse.

• BLACKPINK’s JISOO has signed with Warner Records for her solo career. She recently shared that her solo album, “Amortage” will be released on February 14.

• CHUNG HA and SUNMI will release a collaboration song "Salty" for CHUNG HA's new album "Alivio."

Our Favorite Music From This Week

SEVENTEEN's Jeonghan released a new track, "Better Half" (feat. Omoinotake), a song as sweet as the idol's vocals. Serving as a message to Carats, its lyrics express: "Even if we’re looking from afar, we are always together, you and I / Instead of our fingers tightly intertwined / Let my voice, calling your name from afar, / Wrap around your heart gently."

Super Junior's EUNHYUK takes a walk down memory lane with his latest album, "EXPLORER," blending 90s and Y2K music influences. While the entire album is worth listening to, "UP N DOWN" is a standout.

ZEROBASEONE just dropped their first-ever Japanese album, "PREZENT," proving once again that they deserve to be a permanent group. Seriously, these vocals are no joke!

Lastly, BLACKPINK’s JENNIE released "Love Hangover" with no extended prior promotion — like the icon she is. The track's vibey and somewhat soothing nature leaves listeners wondering what’s in store for her solo album.

Next Week’s Comeback Schedule

Sunday, February 2, 2025

• IVE: 3rd EP "IVE EMPATHY"

• PLAVE: 3rd Mini Album "Caligo Pt. 1"

Monday, February 3, 2025

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

• ALL(H)OURS: 3rd Mini Album "Smoke Point"

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

• RESCENE: 2nd Mini Album "Glow Up"

• NiziU: 1st Japan Mini Album "AWAKE"

• Moon Byul: Japan Debut Single "Aurora"

Thursday, February 6, 2025

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Friday, February 7, 2025

• LISA (BLACKPINK): Lisa x Doja Cat x Raye Track "BORN AGAIN"

Saturday, February 8, 2025

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— Javeria Yousuf

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