The group NewJeans surprised everyone with their big appetites.

On the 2nd, a video called "NewJeans Getting Ready for Channel Fifteen" was posted on the YouTube channel 'Channel Fifteen Ya.' The video showed NewJeans sharing different stories.

Hyein, who couldn't join NewJeans' activities for a while because of a foot injury, recently came back. Minji said, "She wanted to join, but we told her to wait until she was fully healed," and Hyein added, "I felt both sad and relieved. At first, I was down, but honestly, it was comfortable and fun. I watched the older members' stage and thought, 'So pretty. You made history,' while I relaxed."

She continued, "We practiced the choreography as five, but because of me, they had to practice another version. I'm sorry for that."

NewJeans then played a game to win food and said, "We're not usually good at games, but since food was at stake, we did well." PD Na Young-seok asked, "Do you hang out together as a group?"

The members answered, "About 3-4 years ago, when we were trainees, we went to Sokcho and ate a lot. We were so full we couldn't stand and were lying down. We decided to stop eating but then went out for ice cream. It was really fun. But since debuting, we haven't been able to go."

NewJeans showed their unexpected big eater side. Minji recalled their trainee days, saying, "After the monthly evaluations, we went out for chicken. There were soccer players next to us. When we were about to pay, the lady said, 'You ate more than the soccer players.' I was embarrassed," and Hani replied, "Why be embarrassed? Eating well is a good thing. I was proud."

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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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