NJZ’s Parents Consider Legal Action Against TenAsia Over Allegations of Upcoming BANA Signings After Rebranding

Legal Action Against TenAsia by NJZ Parents Over Rumors

The parents of the NJZ members, previously known as NewJeans, have initiated legal proceedings against TenAsia, a prominent news and media publisher. This decision comes in light of a recent article that insinuated the group would be signing with a new management agency.

Controversial Claims Spark Outrage

On Friday, TenAsia released an article purporting that NJZ is on the verge of partnering with Beasts and Natives Alike (BANA) following their rebranding efforts. The piece, which referenced anonymous sources within the industry, asserted that BANA was already managing the group’s “overseas media interview requests, ” positioning itself as their de facto agency.

Swift Denial from NJZ’s PR Team

In a strong rebuttal, NJZ’s public relations team, overseen by the parents of the members, took to Instagram to categorically reject the allegations made in the article, labeling the report as “completely false and baseless.” The statement further clarified that NJZ had neither entered into any contractual agreement with BANA nor had any talks regarding such matters.

“The article claims to be based on testimony from ‘multiple industry insiders, ’ but this is nothing more than a fabricated rumor.”

The PR team underscored their commitment to fight back against these unsubstantiated claims, promising legal action against TenAsia for perpetuating “unverified falsehoods.”They indicated plans to lodge a complaint with the Press Arbitration Commission, as well as seek significant legal redress.

History of Disputes and Misunderstandings

This statement follows a series of efforts by NJZ to clarify various misinformation, including rumors concerning member Hanni’s visa status. It was previously alleged that she refused to sign documents prepared by ADOR—NJZ’s former agency—for her visa extension.

The group later confirmed that Hanni has successfully obtained a new visa to remain in South Korea following the expiration of her previous one. Hanni, who possesses dual citizenship in Australia and Vietnam, has been in South Korea under an E-6 visa. Moreover, the group has accused ADOR of attempting to leverage her visa situation to secure an extension agreement with the agency identified as Hanni’s official representation.

Ongoing Legal Battles with Former Agency

NJZ has been engaged in a tumultuous dispute with their former agency, ADOR, part of the HYBE Corporation family. The conflict escalated dramatically on November 28, 2024, when the group held an emergency press conference to announce their separation from ADOR, citing the agency’s failure to provide adequate protection and support.

This departure followed significant tensions between NJZ and HYBE, particularly after the controversial removal of Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of ADOR, and creative force behind NewJeans. In contrast to NJZ’s declaration that they had terminated their contracts, ADOR asserts that these agreements remain enforceable until 2029. This contentious situation has led to legal ramifications, with ADOR filing a preliminary injunction against the group on January 14, 2025, to prevent the members from pursuing independent ventures.