BIGBANG's T.O.P hinted at leaving the group. 

T.O.P adorned the magazine Prestige Hong Kong's March cover. T.O.P, who is about to make a comeback after 5 years, announced the reason for the long hiatus and future plans in an interview with this media. 

T.O.P described the marijuana controversy as the 'worst moment'. T.O.P said, "I suffered from depression since childhood.

Five years ago, I made an extreme choice. It was only later that I realized how much hurt and pain I caused to the people around me, my family, and my fans.” 

Regarding this comeback, T.O.P also said, "This comeback song includes a message to fans and the reason for taking a break from BIGBANG." 

Meanwhile, T.O.P's group 'Big Bang' is preparing a new song with the goal of making a comeback this spring. However, it was reported that TOP did not renew his contract with his agency, YG Entertainment.

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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