DJ DOC’s Lee Ha Neul recently shared his thoughts on music from today’s top artists, including BLACKPINK’s Rosé and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon.

On his personal YouTube channel, Lee Ha Neul uploaded a video titled, “Posting footage from last week’s Time Capsule concert,” where he opened up about his own music plans and shared his honest opinions on recent releases.

While driving, Lee Ha Neul praised Rosé’s solo track APT., calling it a massive success. “APT. is the biggest hit since Gangnam Style,” he said. He then admitted, “I haven’t really listened to much of what other artists are releasing these days. Their songs just aren’t reaching me.”

He lightheartedly added, “Looking on the bright side, maybe I avoided competing during a tough release window by accident.”

Lee Ha Neul also gave his opinion on G-Dragon’s latest song, Power, in a separate Shorts video. “I have a lot of respect for GD, but this song didn’t meet my expectations. I usually enjoy his music a lot,” he shared.

Surprisingly, he mentioned feeling confident about competing with G-Dragon’s latest release. “This time, I feel like I could release my album alongside his and still hold my own,” Lee Ha Neul said.

He clarified that his comments weren’t meant to criticize, explaining, “It’s not that GD’s song is bad—our styles are just very different,” expressing his unique perspective on music.

Fans are now looking forward to Lee Ha Neul’s upcoming album and seeing how his work will compare with the industry’s biggest stars!

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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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