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NJZ, formerly NewJeans, are coming to ComplexCon Hong Kong

The K-pop group will debut their new name at ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025, joining acts like Metro Boomin and Quavo from March 21 to 23

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NewJeans perform during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024 in Seoul, South Korea, in December 2023. Photo: Getty Images

Published: 1:22pm, 7 Feb 2025Updated: 4:02pm, 7 Feb 2025

Hot off announcing the musical line-up for its 2025 Hong Kong festival, ComplexCon has added South Korean K-pop group NJZ to its Complex Live! roster of acts.

Hanni, Danielle, Minji and Haerin of girl group NewJeans perform on stage during the 2024 Korea On Stage Showcase in Seoul, South Korea, in May 2024. Photo: Getty Images

Haven’t heard of them? You’re not alone. While the band is one of K-pop’s biggest acts, up until yesterday they’ve been known as NewJeans. The name change for the five-member group, which debuted in 2022, comes after an ongoing legal battle that began in November last year. The band revealed its new name today, confirming that its first performance as NJZ will be at ComplexCon Hong Kong in March.

“We are thrilled to be stepping onto the stage for the first time as NJZ and share something new with everyone,” says Minji, a member of NJZ. “It’s a big moment for us and we can’t wait for fans to be a part of this journey with us and show the world our new music that we have been eagerly waiting to share.”

NewJeans attend the 2023 Melon Music Awards’ red carpet event at Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea, in December 2023. Photo: Getty Images

Taking place from March 21 to 23, ComplexCon is returning to the Asia-World Expo for a second time. NJZ will be joining the Complex Live! line-up, which includes American hip-hop producer Metro Boomin and rapper Quavo as well as Korean hip-hop artist Zico and Hong Kong-based singer Jace.