In a post on social media, the quintet shared that their new name is NJZ and they will perform at a concert in Hong Kong, which is part of "ComplexCon," a cultural festival scheduled to be held in the city from March 21 to 23.
Their brand-new name was coined after they accepted proposals from fans late last month, although details about the selection criteria have not been disclosed.
The change of their name came after they abruptly announced the termination of their contract with their agency ADOR, under entertainment behemoth HYBE, in November last year, citing a breach of obligations and negligence.
The decision was made shortly after Vietnamese-Australian member Hannie revealed an incident of being ostracized at the agency as well as the forced ouster of their producer Min Hee-jin from her position as CEO of ADOR.
Despite their independent move, ADOR, which insists the contract remains valid and cannot be unilaterally terminated, filed a lawsuit against them, claiming that their independent activities including ad endorsement deals, TV appearances, and others breached the terms of their contract.
It remains to be seen whether they will keep their new name amid the dispute with their agency.
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