NewJeans Can No Longer Use 'NJZ', Social Media Account Name Changed Immediately

Kapanlagi.com - NewJeans is back in the spotlight after deleting all social media content and changing their Instagram account name. This change was made after the 5-member girl group previously announced the name change to NJZ.

This step is directly related to the court's decision granting the request of the agency ADOR regarding the prohibition on using the name NJZ in independent activities. As a result, all content that previously depicted the identity of NJZ was also deleted.

Similarly, the name of this girl group's account has changed to a combination of the members' initials. Not only were posts deleted, but the profile picture of the social media account of this girl group with over 5 million followers is also still empty. For more details, check here KLovers.

1. Change of NewJeans Social Media Account Name

NewJeans changes their social media account name (credit: Instagram.com/newjeans_official/)

On April 4, 2025, NewJeans or NJZ changed their social media account name. Previously, this social media account was named @NJZ_Official. However, after the change, NewJeans or NJZ replaced it with @mhdhh_friends. As reported by Allkpop, the new name is believed to be a combination of the initials of the five NJZ members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein.

2. All Posts Deleted

NewJeans changes their social media account name (credit: Instagram.com/mhdhh_friends/)

Not only did they change the social media account name, but all previous posts were also deleted. Unsurprisingly, the NJZ social media account, which has been followed by more than 5 million followers, appears empty without any uploads. The profile picture is also empty without a photo.

3. NewJeans Parents' Account Changes

NewJeans changes social media account name (credit: Instagram.com/mhdhh_pr/)

Not only did NewJeans change their social media account name, but the parents of the members who previously opened an Instagram account named @jeanz_pr also made a change. Currently, the separate account managed by the parents of the members has also changed to @mhdhh_pr.

4. Lawsuit Against ADOR

Member NewJeans (credit: Instagram.com/newjeans_official/)

Previously, since November 2024, the members announced the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR and announced NJZ as their new name. However, this move was immediately challenged by ADOR in court for allegedly violating an existing contract.

The conflict between the girl group and the agency has escalated. ADOR filed a lawsuit prohibiting NewJeans from engaging in independent activities. Since winning that lawsuit, NewJeans' independent activities have been declared halted. As a result, NewJeans announced a hiatus after their performance at ComplexCon Hong Kong on March 23, 2025.

5. Return to Hold Continuing Case Hearing

Member NewJeans (credit: Instagram.com/newjeans_official/)

On April 3, 2025, the case hearing between NewJeans and ADOR is still ongoing. One of the main points in this continuing hearing is the departure of CEO Min Hee Jin from ADOR, the termination of the contract, the change of producers, and the loss of trust that has become the center of the conflict. Although ADOR had offered a peaceful settlement, NewJeans is currently not considering that offer. The continuing hearing is scheduled to take place on June 5, 2025.

That is the latest news from NewJeans regarding their social media account name change. Follow the latest celebrity news only on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?

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