NewJeans has officially changed their group name to NJZ, and it's stirring up a lot of buzz online! While some fans are excited about the new direction, others aren’t so sure about the change.

On February 7th, the members shared the news with fans, saying, "Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein’s new group name is NJZ. Get ready for a surprising journey with NJZ starting in 2025, alongside NewJeans." Along with the announcement, they posted a group photo and revealed that their debut song under the new name would drop on March 23rd.

This move comes after the group announced a contest to pick a new activity name, which led to the creation of NJZ. However, the new name has sparked mixed reactions from netizens.

Some fans are not so thrilled with the change. One fan commented, "Isn’t it just initials?" while another said, "Not great." Others raised concerns about potential legal issues, asking, "What’s the meaning?" and "Isn’t this going to cause problems?"

On the flip side, many fans are excited about the fresh start. Some said, "It’s a bit sad to change the name, but it’s nice that people will still recognize them as NewJeans," and "Looking forward to the fresh start. I support them." Others simply responded, "Perfect fit!" and "Thank you for coming back soon, NJZ."

Despite the fan reactions, there’s also a bit of drama surrounding the name change. NewJeans and their agency, ADOR, have been in a contract dispute since last year. In response to the announcement, ADOR expressed their disappointment to Xports News, saying, "We are very disappointed that the members made this unilateral decision before a legal judgment on the validity of their exclusive contract with ADOR has been made."

ADOR continued, "We will do our best to protect NewJeans’ brand value and are always ready to meet with the members or their legal representatives to resolve any misunderstandings and discuss NewJeans’ future activities."

With a new name, a fresh start, and a major legal battle in the mix, it looks like NJZ (or NewJeans) will be keeping everyone on their toes in 2025! Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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