Fans are in shock as NewJeans, now rebranded as NJZ, faces a huge issue with one of its members, Hanni.

The Australian-Vietnamese idol has refused to sign the necessary visa extension documents with ADOR, causing major complications for the girl group’s future activities.

At the end of November last year, NewJeans made headlines when they announced they were ending their exclusive contract with ADOR and changed their name to NJZ.

This bold move shocked fans, especially since their first official event as NJZ will be in Hong Kong this March, where they’ll also drop new music. However, it’s clear now that things are far from simple.

Hanni, who holds dual citizenship in both Australia and Vietnam, is facing serious legal hurdles. Her "E-6 Visa"—required for foreign nationals working in the South Korean entertainment industry—expired earlier this month, which means she can no longer participate in entertainment activities in South Korea.

What’s worse, due to her ongoing lawsuit with ADOR over the termination of her contract, she can't just sign with a new agency to extend her visa.

According to sources, ADOR was ready with all the required paperwork to extend Hanni’s visa but ran into a wall when she refused to sign it. As a result, Hanni is now in a legal gray area and may even be considered an illegal resident in South Korea.

On February 11th, ADOR responded, saying, "We cannot confirm anything regarding Hanni’s visa situation" but didn’t provide further details.

Since the "E-6 Visa" is only granted to those signed to a domestic agency, Hanni’s refusal to cooperate with ADOR leaves her in a tough spot. Right now, she hasn’t signed with a new agency, so her future in South Korea remains uncertain.

There are speculations that Hanni could try to use the ongoing lawsuit to stay in the country, as foreign nationals with expired visas are sometimes allowed to remain if they’re involved in legal battles. However, even if she does manage to stay, she won’t be able to participate in any entertainment activities.

As a result of Hanni’s visa situation, full-group activities with all five members of NJZ are looking impossible for now. Fans and industry insiders are eagerly watching to see how NJZ, led by Min Hee Jin, will handle these major challenges in the coming months.

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Lee Jun Ho has officially ended his long-time journey with JYP Entertainment after 17 years.

On March 20, JYP Entertainment made an official announcement stating, "The exclusive contract between JYP Entertainment and artist Lee Jun Ho will conclude on April 15."

JYP further expressed, "Since debuting as a member of 2PM in 2008, Lee Jun Ho has shown incredible dedication to both his music and acting careers. Thanks to a strong relationship built on trust, we have renewed our contract multiple times over the years. We sincerely thank him for being a part of JYP’s growth and journey."

Lee Jun Ho also shared his thoughts through the agency, saying, "I sincerely appreciate the unwavering support I’ve received over the past 17 years. I will cherish the relationships and encouragement that have been built over this long time as I move forward."

JYP Entertainment also confirmed that while his exclusive contract is ending, they will still support his activities in Japan and assist with any future collaborations if needed.

This news has left fans wondering about Junho’s next steps. With his immense success as an actor, especially after the hit drama King the Land, many are speculating that he may join a new agency focusing on his acting career.

Meanwhile, Junho’s fans have been flooding social media with messages of support, thanking him for his time with JYP and expressing excitement for his future endeavors.

As one of the most successful idol-turned-actors, all eyes are on what Lee Jun Ho will do next!

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