NJZ's Danielle also recalled constantly feeling a sense of being monitored when they were trainees under HYBE, particularly in the practice room.
Ador said it is seeking to block NJZ members from pursuing independent activities, arguing that they are still bound by an exclusive contract with the agency.
The parents of the K-pop group said HYBE only thinks of the members as a way to make money and sabotages them instead of cheering them on.
The article claimed NJZ was signing with BANA and that the agency was already handling the group's "overseas media interview requests."
The accusations come after NJZ released their new logo featuring a Y2K stylized metallic font that some netizens have said were similar to aespa's.
K-pop group NewJeans is now rebranding to NJZ and is set to perform under their new name at ComplexCon in March.
In a statement, the girl group's parents collectively accused the media of printing misinformation.
Hanni drew attention online for appearing emotional at the 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejeon.
A KMCA representative felt the girl group is prioritizing "emotional intimacy with them rather than business logic."
A resurfaced ad campaign revealed that the brand had scrubbed the group's branding.
After seeking suggestions from fans about temporary group names, NewJeans is facing another callout from ADOR.
NewJeans has asked fans to suggest temporary names for the group amid their ongoing feud with ADOR and HYBE, a move that drew mixed reactions from netizens.
The quintet accused the label of trying to abandon them by giving them a "long-term vacation."
Fans were enraged by a report claiming that NewJeans' dormitory room was inspected by a HYBE employee, who was also equipped with a body-cam.
The label emphasized their intention to "continue working" with the girl group.
The chairman accused Min of attempting to found a new company to exclusively sign the girl group.
South Korea's immigration department is set to act pending the settlement of NewJeans' contract proceedings.
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