The much-anticipated NewJeans anniversary event in Gwangju was abruptly canceled due to copyright complaints. The event, organized by Gwangju's Dong District Office, was set to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the popular K-pop girl group NewJeans at a newly opened K-pop Cafe. The event was scheduled to run from July 19 to 22 and had already sold 240 tickets.

NewJeans is a South Korean girl group formed by ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE Labels. The group consists of five members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. They are primarily produced by Min Hee-jin, known for her work with other prominent K-pop groups.

Group History

  • Formation and Debut: NewJeans debuted on July 22, 2022, with their single “Attention,” which became a number-one hit on South Korea’s Circle Digital Chart. Shortly after, they released two more singles, “Hype Boy” and “Cookie,” which were included in their debut extended play (EP) titled New Jeans, released in August 2022.
  • Subsequent Releases: In January 2023, NewJeans released their first single album OMG, featuring the singles “Ditto” and “OMG.” “Ditto” became particularly popular, marking the group’s first entry on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Their second EP, Get Up, released later, peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 and sold over one million copies in South Korea. The lead single “Super Shy” achieved high chart positions globally.
  • Recognition and Impact: NewJeans has been recognized for their influence in the K-pop industry, receiving various rookie awards and being featured in publications like Time and Forbes as significant figures in modern pop music.

Members Profile

  1. Minji
    • Full Name: Kim Minji
    • Position: Rapper
    • Birthday: May 7, 2004
    • Nationality: Korean
    • Facts: Minji is considered the de facto leader of the group. She was born in Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea.
  2. Hanni
    • Full Name: Pham Ngoc Han
    • Birthday: October 6, 2004
    • Nationality: Vietnamese-Australian
    • Facts: Hanni was born in Melbourne, Australia.
  3. Danielle
    • Full Name: Mo Jihye
    • Birthday: April 11, 2005
    • Nationality: Korean-Australian
    • Facts: Danielle was born in Munsan, South Korea.
  4. Haerin
    • Full Name: Kang Haerin
    • Birthday: May 15, 2006
    • Nationality: Korean
    • Facts: Haerin was born in Gimcheon, South Korea.
  5. Hyein
    • Full Name: Lee Hyein
    • Birthday: April 21, 2008
    • Nationality: Korean
    • Facts: Hyein was born in Incheon, South Korea.

Recent Developments

As of July 2024, NewJeans announced a hiatus due to a plagiarism controversy surrounding their song “Bubble Gum.” The agency assured fans that the group would return with new projects after this break