NewJeans' Minji Shares Heartfelt Birthday Message Amid Group's Hiatus

NewJeans member Minji has reached out to fans with a heartfelt message on her birthday, as the group marks 47 days since announcing their hiatus.

Minji took to social media to share her thoughts, saying, "Time has flown by so quickly, and it's already May, my birthday month. I have so much to say, but my mind is a bit cluttered, making it hard to organize my thoughts."

She continued, "I just want myself, our members, and Bunnies to be happy. That's truly my biggest goal in life." Minji expressed her desire for happiness, stating, "It might seem naive to pursue happiness by doing what I love, but I want today and tomorrow to be happy. Sacrificing present happiness for an uncertain future seems too harsh on oneself."

Minji reminisced about the times they shared emotions through music, saying, "I miss those moments, but I'm always looking forward to the future. It might seem like we've stopped, but I believe we're growing deeper."

She concluded with a wish for happiness for all, saying, "I hope today with Bunnies and all our tomorrows are filled with happiness. Our limited time together makes our meetings even more precious."

Meanwhile, on March 21, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of ADOR in a case against NewJeans members regarding 'agency status preservation and prohibition of advertising contract signing.' The five members filed an objection, but it was dismissed, confirming the court's decision that independent activities are not possible. However, they have filed an immediate appeal.

NewJeans announced their "temporary hiatus" on March 23 at the 'ComplexCon' stage in Hong Kong. Since then, they have rebranded their social media presence from NJZ to 'mhdhh,' representing the initials of the members' names. Public opinion seems to have shifted against NewJeans as they attempt to navigate beyond legal and contractual boundaries.

Full Message from NewJeans' Minji

Hello Bunnies! I've missed you all. I wonder what everyone has been up to lately. I've been busier than I thought, and suddenly it's May, my birthday month! Time flies.

I have so much to say, but my mind is a bit cluttered. I just want myself, our members, and Bunnies to be happy. That's truly my biggest goal in life, happiness.

It might seem naive to pursue happiness by doing what I love, but I want today and tomorrow to be happy. The same goes for Bunnies' days. Sacrificing present happiness for an uncertain future seems too harsh on oneself, especially when that future might never come.

I miss the times we shared emotions through great music, but I'm always looking forward to the future! We're not stopping here, and even if it seems like we are, I believe we're growing deeper. I hope today with Bunnies and all our tomorrows are filled with happiness.

In this finite time, our meetings feel even more precious. Minji

Choi Ji-ye, TenAsia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr