The group NewJeans recently received knife threats, prompting immediate action from their agency and the police.
A representative from HYBE told TenAsia on the 25th, "We are preparing enhanced safety measures in cooperation with the local concert planning company for NewJeans' performance in Japan." They added, "An investigation is also underway in Korea, and we are actively cooperating with the authorities." The representative emphasized, "We are taking all necessary measures to ensure the artists' safe activities."
The incident began on the 24th with a post on an online community titled "I b