NewJeans Hanni Ends Collaboration with ADOR, Sends Message to KIA Baseball Player Kim Do-young

On December 14, NewJeans unveiled a brief yet engaging clip on their newly launched Instagram account, @jeanzforfree. In the video, member Hanni can be seen playfully tossing a ball while expressing gratitude towards Kim Do-young, tagging his account in the process.

In a swift response, Kim Do-young shared this video on his platform, overflowing with enthusiasm and quipping, “Really a lie.” He also included an image featuring a PUBG character inspired by Hanni from the entertaining collaboration between NewJeans and PUBG, captioning it with “Unbelievable.”

Kim Do-young: A Rising Star in Baseball

Kim Do-young has rapidly ascended to become South Korea’s most celebrated baseball player, boasting an impressive array of accomplishments. Notably, he is the first athlete in KBO League history to achieve the remarkable feat of hitting 10 home runs and stealing 10 bases within a single month. Furthermore, he holds the record for the youngest player to achieve a Cycle Hit with the fewest at-bats, alongside significant milestones like being the youngest to score 100 points in a season while playing the fewest games. His extraordinary season also saw him becoming the youngest player to record 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases, in addition to setting the record for the most home runs in a single season by a player under the age of 21. Additionally, he became the only player ever to win the monthly MVP award twice within one season.

Fan Interactions and Performances

In a testament to his fandom, Kim Do-young recently captivated audiences at the KIA Fan Festa by donning an outfit inspired by Hanni and delivering a performance of “Blue Coral Reef” before a crowd of 5,000 enthusiastic fans. This display of admiration sparked considerable buzz and conversation among attendees.

NewJeans and ADOR: Contract Controversy

In other news, NewJeans made headlines on November 27 when they announced their decision to terminate their contract with ADOR. This drastic move followed the company’s failure to address significant issues within a stipulated 14-day period after receiving a legal notice. Subsequently, NewJeans officially declared the end of their exclusive contract with ADOR.

Continuing the saga, on December 3, ADOR initiated legal proceedings at the Seoul Central District Court, seeking confirmation of the validity of their exclusive contract with NewJeans.

Source: Naver

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