2025-02-08 NJZ Interview with TV ASAHI

Japanese Original: 【独自】「私たちの性格を象徴」新グループ名を発表『NJZ』日本初インタビュー 

Youtube: 【独自】「私たちの性格を象徴」新グループ名を発表『NJZ』日本初インタビュー【報道ステーション】(2025年2月7日) 

English Translation (@juantokki): https://x.com/juantokki/status/1888029777145249941

The South Korean girl group NewJeans announced they will now promote under the new group name NJZ, with all five members participating in an interview for Hōdō Station – their first interview with Japanese media.

"Symbolizing Our Personality" – New Group Name (NJZ) Announced in First Japan Interview

Haerin:

“We announced the name ‘NJZ’ today, and it embodies the essence of each of us—Minji, Hanni, Hyein, Danielle, and myself. It also symbolizes our nature of pursuing new things.”

Interviewer: Why did you announce it today?

Hanni:

“We wanted to have fun with NJZ’s activities while incorporating a playful touch that Bunnies would recognize. Our debut date is July 22, and today is February 7, which creates a ‘decalcomania’ (mirror image) effect. It’s meaningful yet fun, making it the perfect day for the announcement.”

Interviewer: Will the fan name still be ‘Bunnies’?

Danielle:

“Yes, it seems like it will stay the same. But I saw someone writing ‘Bunnies’ as ‘BNZ’ on social media. I thought it was really clever and cool—it has a great vibe. Both are great!”

Hanni:

“It’s like how close friends have their own way of calling each other. Fans adapted it to match us, and we found it really fun and cute. I think we’ll use ‘BNZ’ a lot too!”

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“We deeply regret that the members have unilaterally made this decision.”

Starting Anew Amid These Circumstances

Minji:

“There are very few media outlets in Korea that allow our voices to be heard. But we won’t let that bring us down—we’ll continue to work joyfully and without giving up.”

Hyein:

“I have a message for our fans. We also have plans for activities in Japan.”

“As ‘NJ’—I mean, NJZ! Sorry, as ‘NJZ’—we want to share lots of fun moments with Bunnies. Please look forward to it. Thank you, Bunnies, as always!”

Minji:

“Singing our music at Tokyo Dome still feels like a dream to me. There are so many things we want to achieve together with you all, and we’ll do our best to make them happen, so please continue to support us. We’ll work hard. Thank you!”