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The secret to the popularity of Hanni's "Blue Coral Reef" revealed by CEO Min Heejin is... 'Unexpected catharsis'

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  July 3rd, 2024 The solo performance of member Hanni (20), which was performed at NewJeans' first Tokyo Dome performance on the 26th and 27th, is making a big splash in both Korea and Japan. It received rave reviews for perfectly presenting the famous song "Blue Coral Reef" (1980) by Seiko Matsuda, a Legendary Japanese female singer from the Showa era (1926-1980). In the performance, which achieved the shortest entry into the Tokyo Dome in K-Pop history. The members also received great response from local audience from their solo performances covering hits by other Japanese singers such as Vaundy's "Dancer" (Minji), Mariya Takeuchi's "Plastic Love" (Hyein), to local audiences. It received great response from people. The songs were personally selected and directed by Min Heejin, the executive producer of NewJeans and CEO of ADOR, the agency. CEO Min Heejin said in a newspaper on Tuesday, "I expected such as repercussions. No matter how muc

2 impressive outfits from NewJeans' "Bunnies Camp"

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  July 1st, 2024 NewJeans' first fan meeting since their official Japanese debut, "Bunnies Camp 2024," has ended successfully. NewJeans, who entered the Tokyo Dome in the shortest period of time ever for a foreign artist, met with approximately 91,200 Bunnies (fandom name) and created a sensation. At this Bunnies Camp, NewJeans members showed of their various charms, as we introduced the outfits that made them stand out even more on stage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eri Wakiyama (@mermaidhair)     The T-shirt was completed in collaboration with artist Eri Wakiyama who is active in New York, and the members' unique paintings draw attention. Eri Wakiyama, a graduate of Parsons School of Destiny has made her name known through collaboration with various brands such as Miu Miu and Supreme. The items that turns the NewJeans members on stage at the Tokyo Dome into cute angels are also impressive. It is a  vest with small wings, and it

When NewJeans Hanni sang the 80s Japanese song "Blue Coral Reef," the Tokyo Dome erupted in an unbelievable roar, and in fact, the song wasn't just a simple hit

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  June 30th, 2024 "Oh, my love runs in the south wind / Oh, runs in the blue wind, to that island." Hanni of the group NewJeans began singing the first verse in Japanese. The roof of Tokyo Dome in Japan was about to burst, and a blue roar from the 45,000-stront audience roared as if the NewJeans fan meeting "Bunnies Camp" held at Tokyo Dome from the 26th to the 27th. The title of Hanni's solo performance is "Blue Coral Reef." It was released in 1980 by Japanese singer Seiko Matsuda. After the huge hit of the song, Hanni became a "national idol" representing the 1980s. "Blue Coral Reef" is not just a hit songs. It symbolizes the relaxed and prosperous days of the 1980s right before the collapse of "Bubble Economy." People feel nostalgic for the good times while listening to this song. "This song reminds them of their first love," said Kenichi Sawamura, 42, who runs Izakaya in Ningyo elementary school in Tokyo. Yes

"NewJeans fever"... In Japan, explosive growth of 4th generation... Why? [Japan's K-Pop now (1)]

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  June 29th, 2024 On the 26th and 27th, the group NewJeans held the "Bunnies Camp 2024 at Tokyo Dome" at Tokyo Dome In  Bunkyo-gu, Tokyo. Courtesy of ADOR The popularity of K-Pop in Japan is peaking. A year and 11 months after their debut, the group NewJeans took the stage at Tokyo Dome in Japan. They released their single "Supernatural" on the 21st and officially debuted in Japan, and held their first fan meeting "Bunnies Camp 2024 Tokyo Dome" on the 26tj and 27th. It is the shortest period among foreign artists to enter the Tokyo Dome, and the fastest solo entry among K-Pop idol groups. NewJeans heated up the Tokyo Dome with a total 91,000 spectators for two days, and major Japanese media outlets as well as Korea dealt with it in detail, detailing NewJeans' popularity in Japan. On various social media, NewJeans and their performance-released search terms have also been on top of the list every day, which has led to an upward trend in the local music

"Difficult problem"... Min Heejin vs. HYBE as seen by overseas fans

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  June 28th, 2024 How do overseas Bunnies see the conflict between HYBE and Min Heejin. NewJeans (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein) have had a hard time since the end of April. This because the conflict between the parent company HYBE claimed that CEO Min tried to take over management rights, and CEO Min has been suffering from "internal strife," saying that the situation erupted when she talked about "copying" NewJeans. Although it has calmed down a little as CEO Min kept her position as CEO of ADOR, their conflict is still ongoing. In the meantime, NewJeans made their comeback in Korea and made their debut on Japan, and managed their scheduled schedule. NewJeans position at home and abroad remains the same. The difference is that if some K-Pop fans knew about Min, not only K-Pop fans but also the public would know about Min's existence. In addition, K-Pop fans have been paying keen attention to how the HYBE and Min conflicts will end for two months. Th

NewJeans' record set for their Tokyo Dome fan meeting as the 1st Korean female idol group to open up the 3rd floor+ reserved seating for a fan meeting

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  June 27th, 2024 [Theqoo - Hot] NewJeans' record set through this Tokyo Dome fan meeting Historically at Tokyo Dome, 3 idol groups who opened up the 3rd floor for their fan meeting including reserved seating 2018 SHINee 2023 Seventeen 2024 NewJeans For the first time among all girl groups, their fan meeting was held in the 3rd floor at Tokyo Dome Comments It is true that there is currently no celebrity with as much influence and popularity as NewJeans Congratulations NewJeans! Let's do even better! If there is a concert in the future, I want to go too!! They're amazing! It hasn't been long since they debuted I want to go to the NewJeans concert Please do a domestic concert ㅜㅜㅜ It would be so fun. I'm so jealous These babies are really superstars... The girl group who just casually held a fan meeting at Tokyo Dome ㄷㄷ Isn't it even more incredible that it was just a fan meeting? With concerts, even muggles go to them but that's not the case with fan meetings

Hanni Aoi Sangoshou's performance on D-2 of Bunnies Camp which had such an incredible on-site reaction

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  June 27th, 2024 [Theqoo - Hot] NewJeans Hanni Aoi Sangoshou's performance today which had an incredible on-site reaction 버니즈들이 함성 질러주니까 웃으면서 푸른 산호초 무대하는 하니 👈 못 참겠다 pic.twitter.com/CZvR0Fevnz — 블루 (@bluemoon_hn) June 27, 2024 Full version 🍑 240627 #하니 #뉴진스 #팜하니 #팜팜 #newjeans #Hanni #PhamHanni pic.twitter.com/N0aJ9Wr8QX — 하니하니까🍑 (@HanniKka_1006) June 27, 2024 Any new fans who want to hear Hanni sing more, I'm recommending this C omments The reactions are incredible  ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Hanni's must've in a good mood. She was so pretty and performed so well ㅠㅠㅠ I also want to see it ㅠㅠ Them holding the Binky Bong while shouting "OI" is so freaking funny ㅋㅋㅋ Even Hanni laughed, I like it so much How can this idol of the millennials be so f*cking adorable? Hanni-ya, you really tore it up The outfit change is also so pretty ㅜㅜㅜㅜ The Japanese also enjoy watching while cheering loudly? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I saw the fans also cheered like that during that time I first found out abou