NewJeans Members Transform into Harry Potter Characters in Japan Amidst Legal Dispute

Minji, Hani, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein have transformed into Harry Potter characters in Japan, sharing their experience with fans.

The five members independently launched the 'jeanzforfree' account, revealing their recent activities at the Harry Potter Studio in Japan. They expressed their excitement, stating, "We still can't believe we shot at the Harry Potter Studio. We were grinning from ear to ear the whole time and just screamed out of excitement."

Meanwhile, the group has set up a new account under the name NewJeans, indicating a separate venture from their original group. Legal experts suggest that this independent move could have significant legal implications, potentially affecting their standing in court.

The 'jeanzforfree' account amassed approximately 2.8 million followers within four days of its creation, as of the morning of the 17th. In comparison, the official NewJeans account under ADOR has 13.03 million followers.

Industry insiders speculate that the five members might establish a separate family company, although concerns about legal disputes, trademark risks, and potential decline in popularity could make it challenging to attract investors. With the ongoing legal battle over their exclusive contract with ADOR, it's uncertain if any entertainment company would take them under their wing.

The five members notified ADOR of their contract termination on the 28th of last month, stating, "We will fulfill previously scheduled activities, but from November 29, 2024, we will no longer be under ADOR. ADOR cannot interfere with our activities."

In response, ADOR filed a lawsuit on the 3rd to confirm the validity of the exclusive contract and sought a sincere dialogue with the members, which has yet to occur. The members have continued with their scheduled activities while launching their own social media account, marking their independent path.

However, the creation of the 'jeanzforfree' account does not necessarily indicate that they will officially operate under the name NewJeans. According to the patent information search service KIPRIS, there is no trademark application for the name NewJeans. This move seems more like a temporary measure to avoid using the name NewJeans officially.