NewJeans Hanni Secures New Visa, Resolves Immigration Status Concerns After Agency Dispute
NewJeans member Hanni, an Australian-Vietnamese citizen, has successfully obtained a new visa allowing her to continue activities in South Korea, resolving concerns about her immigration status following her contract dispute with agency ADOR. The development on February 13 marked a significant victory for the K-pop idol who faced potential deportation due to visa expiration amid ongoing legal battles with her former management company. Contract Dispute and Visa Complications The visa crisis stemmed from Hanni's decision in November to terminate her exclusive contract with ADOR, along with her fellow NewJeans members, citing the agency's failure to fulfill contractual obligations. The group subsequently announced their intention to operate independently under the name "NJZ," marking a dramatic departure from their original management structure. As an Australian-Vietnamese dual citizen, Hanni required an E-6 artist visa to legally work in South Korea's ent...