In this episode of teenVoice, Lead Illustrator Barbie Ortiz Robles and Fashion Editor Mya Vutthikrai dive into the recent controversy about NewJeans (also known as NJZ). The electrifying K-pop group, whose management falls under HYBE Entertainment and Ador Agency, debuted in 2022 with their song “Attention”, gaining a massive following and performing globally, including at iconic American festivals such as Lollapalooza. A few months ago, NewJeans entered into a court case against Ador to terminate their contracts due to the company’s CEO being forced to step down. Barbie and Mya, along with guests Danchau Le (11) and Kaisha Diaz Barros (11), share their thoughts on the recent ruling, the K-pop industry, and more.
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teenVoice Episode 10: NJZ a.k.a. NewJeans
Popular K-pop group NJZ (also known as NewJeans) lost a high-profile court case against their agency ADOR that could have lasting impact on the Korean music industry, The Heights Herald’s Mya and Barbie discuss.
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Mya Vutthikrai (she/her) is a junior at Columbia Heights High School and the Fashion Editor for The Heights Herald. She currently participates in the school’s tennis team and Key Club! Some things she enjoys doing in her free time is listening to music and hanging out with her family and friends.
Barbie Ortiz Robles, El Heraldo Editor
Barbie Ortiz Robles (she/her) is a senior this year at Columbia Heights High School. She is the El Heraldo Editor for the Heights Herald, and this is her third year on the newspaper. She is involved in sports like volleyball and dance, as well as clubs like HOSA, NHS and Key Club. Outside of school, she likes to hang out with her sisters and friends and listen to music.