ZEROBASEONE (Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, Park Gunwook, Han Yujin) took home another 1st place trophy on KBS 2TV's Music Bank.

On the September 6th broadcast, ZEROBASEONE claimed the 1st place spot for the first week of September, beating out girl group LE SSERAFIM.

Kim Jiwoong shared his thoughts on the win, saying, "We've won four awards this week alone, and I'm so grateful to ZEROs (fan club name). I'd also like to thank the company and the staff who work hard for us. We love you."

Ricky also expressed his love for fans, adding, "We love ZEROs so much. ZEROBASEONE will continue to work harder."

The group released their 4th mini album CINEMA PARADISE on August 26th, with the title track "GOOD SO BAD" showcasing their unique energy.

The song talks about a love that stays strong despite everything, capturing the emotional mix of holding onto someone special in a constantly changing world.

The Music Bank lineup featured performances from ARrC, BOYNEXTDOOR, DAY6, DRIPPIN, LE SSERAFIM, Loossemble, NMIXX, and many more.

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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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