In a move that has fans shook, NewJeans officially rebranded as NJZ on February 7, 2025! The news arrives amid an ongoing legal feud with their former agency, HYBE’s ADOR, which hasn’t stopped the quintet from trying to move forward. Hours before the big reveal, member Hanni teased fans with a cryptic Instagram Story that asked, “Bunnies…Are you ready?” hinting at the exciting re-brand-new era.
K-pop girl group NewJeans have officially renamed to NJZ.
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 7, 2025
Shortly afterward, the group unveiled new edgy photos and launched their fresh Instagram handle, @njz_official. While the group is still scheduled for an April 3 court hearing amid the HYBE’s ADOR feud, they refuse to lay low! NJZ announced their first comeback performance at ComplexCon in Hong Kong this March and revealed they’ll perform a new track at the event.
NJZ gives their first interview following the rebrand.
"Hi we are NJZ!"pic.twitter.com/9cIbSOC15y
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) February 7, 2025
The members—Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—promise this rebrand will bring bolder concepts and a liberated sound under NJZ. Fans are already counting down the days until their March performance, where the group will showcase new music and a fresh style.
