NewJeans members announced a rebranding to NJZ without ADOR's involvement while preparing for a concert in Hong Kong, signaling a new direction in their music.

NewJeans members Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein look to the future with new music, headlining ComplexCon Hong Kong, and changing the group name to NJZ.

Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein—now officially operating under the name NJZ, have given their first exclusive interview to CNN since announcing their name change. During the interview, the quintet addressed their new identity as NJZ.