NewJeans Hanni Reported as Illegal Alien
NewJeans member Hanni recently faced a surprising legal challenge when an unidentified individual reported her to South Korean immigration authorities as an illegal alien. The complaint, filed on December 20, 2024, argued that Hanni’s E-6 entertainment visa became invalid after NewJeans announced their contract termination with ADOR on November 28. According to South Korean immigration laws, foreign entertainers must leave the country within 15 days if their sponsoring contract ends.
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Notable Knetz Reaction to NewJeans Hanni visa issue
These are translations for some notable tweets that gained attention after they expressed their feelings about NewJeans Hanni Visa issue.
@NekoNekoo1212
“ADOR released information about how much time is left on her visa without her consent. That’s another contract violation to add to the list.”
“An ADOR representative told Xports News today, ‘As the exclusive contract with NewJeans is still valid, we are preparing the necessary documents for visa extension according to procedures.'”
@ughzzughrago
“Hanni has dual citizenship in Australia and Vietnam, but she has virtually no ties to Vietnam. Her parents and relatives all live in Australia, so if she were to return, she’d go to Australia.
Despite this, they deliberately only use her Vietnamese name and the term ‘illegal alien’, which clearly shows what demographic they’re targeting with this negative PR. It’s just fucking disgusting, on the level of HYBE.”
@zkfxhL
“Hanni is an Australian of Vietnamese descent, so she is both HANNI PHAM and Phạm Ngọc Hân.
She loves Vietnam, her roots, just as much as Australia where she was born and raised.
But the intention behind those people specifically using ‘Phạm Ngọc Hân’ is too transparent..
It’s truly disgusting and I’m embarrassed for them.
Hey, you’re a racist and a xenophobe! 🖕”
