NewJeans' Hanni and Minji spotted in Rome — low-key getaway turns into friendship goals 🇮🇹✨

On April 13, Hanni and Minji shared new pics on their self-run account 'mhdhh friends', showing them striking a pose in front of the Pantheon in Rome.

With relaxed smiles and scenic views, the girls seem to be soaking in the moment. Alongside the photos, they wrote:

"Bunnies (NewJeans' fandom), how are you doing? We're somewhere far away right now. We wanted to go somewhere no one would recognize us."

Their quiet escape had already sparked buzz online — fans reported sightings of the two exploring the Vatican without managers or staff, just the two of them enjoying a private trip 🧳🌍

This heartfelt travel post has now confirmed it: it's a bestie vacation, and fans are loving it.

Meanwhile, NewJeans has been navigating major shifts.

Back in November, the group declared the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR. They planned to continue activities under the new name NJZ.

However, the court recently sided with ADOR in their request for an injunction — blocking NJZ from signing contracts or continuing independent promotions.

Despite citing 11 issues — including the removal of their producer Min Hee-jin, HYBE's internal docs saying "just start fresh without 'New'," and promises of a "long break" for the group — the court ruled none of these justified ending the contract.

As a result, NewJeans has halted activities under the NJZ name and is now using mhdhh, a combination of their initials.

They've also filed an appeal and are proceeding with a full legal case to confirm the invalidity of their exclusive contract.

From Rome escapes to courtroom battles, NewJeans is still writing their own story — on their terms. 💬✊