K-Pop supergroup NJZ told fans they might not perform again soon. This happened at a show in Hong Kong on March 23. NJZ used to be called NewJeans. The band had issues with their old management company, Ador. A court in Seoul recently made a decision. It stopped NJZ from making music or signing deals on their own.
At the Hong Kong show, the band members read a letter to their fans. They said that it was hard to say, but they might not perform for a while. They wanted to respect the court’s decision. The band includes Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein.
The girls sang a new song, “Pit Stop”, at the show. They also sang some cover songs. The crowd was confused because they expected new music.
In February, NewJeans changed their name to NJZ. They said they would challenge the court’s decision. ComplexCon was the second year in China. It’s a festival for pop culture. Over three days, the festival hosted many brands and musicians.
Hanni and Dani read a statement at the end of the show. They thanked the fans for supporting them. They said they had to pause their activities because of the court’s decision. They promised that they would meet their fans again soon. The girls were clearly upset. They said they had to do this to protect themselves.
Vocabulary List:
- Decision /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ (noun): A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
- Management /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ (noun): The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
- Activity /ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/ (noun): A condition in which things are happening or being done.
- Respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ (verb/noun): To feel admiration for someone or something; regard to the feelings wishes or rights of others.
- Expected /ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/ (adjective): Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated.
- Confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ (adjective): Unable to think clearly; bewildered.
