Mamamoo is going to release the best album covering the 7 years of their activities as a group since their debut.

RBW issued a statement on the 3rd that Mamamoo will release the best album 'I SAY MAMAMOO: THE BEST' on the 15th. The album is the way to celebrate the footsteps of Mamamoo, who made the return of 7 years. Moreover, it was inspired by the greetings to introduce Mamamoo. It is expected that this album will best showcase the group.

Meanwhile, Mamamoo is going to release this newest album three months since their mini-album 'WAW' was released last June. The new album contains their previous hit which the fans wanted to hear that includes 'Sky, Earth, and Ocean' which is their unreleased song, and 'Obviously we were good back then', which is their hidden track performed at their online concert. To be exact, Mamamoo is re-recording their hit songs to thank fans for their unending love and support for 7 years. While the song collaboration with other artists will be made as a Mamamoo's version. The album will be filled with rich tracks.

In addition, Mamamoo showed the web jacket of the best album 'I SAY MAMAMOO: THE BEST' on their official SNS account at 00:00 on the 3rd. The logo in the photo forms a crown placed on a diamond which suggests Mamamoo 's brilliant moments.

Mamamoo which debuted in 2014, has created its own title as a K-pop girl group with excellent singing skills, breathtaking performances, and outstanding stage dominance. Recently, they're actively appearing in several entertainment programs, creators, and radio hosts, showing off their versatile charm.

With the four members, four distinct personalities, their solo activities were successful which even broke records, and they stood tall as the only group that succeeded in both group and solo activities.

Additionally, Mamamoo continues their hard work such as launching the '2021 Where Are We (WAW)' project to commemorate the 7th anniversary since its debut, releasing the 11th mini-album, organizing the first online concert, and releasing the best album.

NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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