NJZ Debuts New Tune ‘Rest Stop’ at ComplexCon Hong Kong, Reveals Hiatus

K-Pop supergroup NJZ, previously called NewJeans, revealed throughout a program at ComplexCon Hong Kong on Sunday (March 23) night that “this may be our last efficiency for a little while.”

It was the very first time NJZ appeared together because Friday (March 21), when a Seoul Court approved the band’s previous management business Ador– whom they have actually remained in a conflict with because mid-2024– an initial injunction forbiding the lady group from “arranging their own looks and [conducting] any independent activities– from making music to signing marketing offers,” according toBBC

After debuting a brand-new tune, “Rest stop,” the 5 members (Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein), noticeably anxious, collected onstage, stopped the music and took turns checking out from a letter, attending to “their bunnies” in English and Korean.

” This phase suggests a lot to us and every among you who provides us strength simply by being here,” Hanni and Dani checked out. “It is actually difficult for us to state this, however this may be our last efficiency for a little while. Out of regard for the court’s choice, we have actually chosen to stop briefly all our activities in the meantime. It wasn’t a simple choice, however our company believe this is something we require to do at this minute.

The speech (read completely listed below) came at completion of an hour-long headlining set in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 11,000 fans at the AsiaWorld Exposition Arena, Hong Kong’s biggest live music location.

The efficiency that preceded the remarks concentrated on “solo phases” from the 5 group members as they covered R&B tunes. It left lots of in the audience– who appeared to hear brand-new music from their preferred artists– scratching their heads, as it was a departure from NJZ’s high-energy productions, sleek choreography and dynamic phase existence. The covers varied from TLC’s “No Scrubs” from Danielle; UPSAHL’s “Smile For The Electronic Camera” from Minji; “Dontcha” from Haerin; SWV’s “Usage Your Heart” from Hyein; and Ghost Town DJ’s “My Boo” from Hanni.

In February, NewJeans revealed they were altering their name to NJZ as they were contributed to the ComplexCon expense. BBC reports that the disagreement over the group emerges from Hybe, the moms and dad business of Ador, supposedly displacing NewJeans’ coach, Minutes Hee-Jin. At an interview in November, NewJeans revealed their departure, stating Hybe and Ador had actually lost the right to represent them as artists. NJZ states they will challenge Friday’s choice.

This is the 2nd year of ComplexCon, the worldwide streetwear and popular culture celebration, in China. In 2024, the occasion brought in more than 30,000 worldwide participants. The U.S. edition relocated to Las Vegas in 2024 after 8 years in Los Angeles. In 2025, over 3 days, the celebration hosted 150 brand names, 40 artists and groups, and 400 developers throughout music, style, films and sports.

NJZ had a merch cubicle inside the ComplexCon market, which commanded a line of more than 2,000 individuals on Sunday alone. Nevertheless, the cubicle was shuttered after it offered out of all brand-new NJZ product.

This year’s Intricate LIVE! Shows, which united South Korean, Japanese, Chinese and American hip-hop artists and DJs, included the Hong Kong debuts of Quavo and City Boomin, who headlined the opening night.

Check Out Hanni and Dani’s complete declaration listed below.

” This phase suggests a lot to us and every among you who provides us strength simply by being here. It is actually difficult for us to state this, however this may be our last efficiency for a little while. Out of regard for the court’s choice, we have actually chosen to stop briefly all our activities in the meantime. It wasn’t a simple choice, however our company believe this is something we require to do at this minute.

Truthfully, we have actually understood from the start that this journey wasn’t going to be simple and despite the fact that we accept the court’s judgment and this entire procedure, we needed to speak out to safeguard the worths that our company believe in, which was an option that we do not be sorry for at all. We certainly think that defending our self-respect, our rights and whatever we deeply appreciate is something we needed to do, which belief will not alter.

We comprehend and understand that today’s news may be frustrating or disturbing however it was not a simple choice for us to make either. However at the minute for us, it has to do with safeguarding ourselves so that we can return even more powerful.

There was a lot that we needed to go through … things that actually we just understand about. However even [through] all that, there are many things that we wished to show you guys therefore lots of enjoyable prepares that we are delighted to reveal. However today, however, it feels too difficult to keep addressing this speed, and as strong as we are attempting to remain, it has actually truthfully taken a little psychological and psychological toll on us. Nevertheless, this does not indicate that we are going to quit. We will keep pressing forward no matter what, and concerning Hong Kong and getting all this love and assistance from you guys at ComplexCon provided us a lot strength.

Today, our hearts are a bit worn, and it feels a bit too difficult to keep addressing this speed. However that does not indicate we’re going to quit; we’re going to keep going. With this choice we have actually made, we’re appreciating the court’s choice, and in the meantime, it’s simply us taking an action back to stop briefly, breathe and collect our hearts and ourselves before moving on.

To everyone who has actually been thinking in us and supporting us through whatever from the bottom of our hearts, thank you, and we enjoy you so, so, so, a lot, and we can’t reveal how grateful we are, and we guarantee, no matter what the situations we will reunite quickly.”