NewJeans’s Minji Teased By Hanni Because Of Her Flirting Gesture At Sejong University Festival
NewJeans’s Minji told fans member Hanni kept teasing her for the gesture during their performance at Sejong University
On June 1st, Minji went on the fan communication platform Phoning and spent time talking with Bunnies (NewJeans’s fandom). She said, “Everyone, stop watching the university festival video. That wasn’t me”.
She added, “I got teased a lot by Pham Hanni. Why did I act like that at Sejong University? I shouldn’t have worn a hat”.
Minji’s group NewJeans recently performed at university festivals, starting with Korea University on May 25th, Chosun University on May 27th, Dongeui University and Busan University on May 28th, Sejong University on May 30th and Chung-Ang University on May 31st. Performing their new songs “How Sweet” and “Bubble Gum” and many other hit songs, NewJeans received loud cheers and applause from the audience. The group will donate all the profits from their university festival performances.
In particular, Minji’s performance at Sejong University became a hot topic. Appearing on the stage with a hat, Minji aroused explosive responses as she blew hand kisses to the audience and made the gesture of loosening her tie as if she was flirting with them. The fancam of Minji during the performance went viral among fans.
After the festival, members Hanni and Danielle mentioned Minji’s flirting gesture on a live broadcast and laughed while teasing Minji enthusiastically.
Meanwhile, NewJeans has continued to dominate Korean and international charts with their new double single “How Sweet”. The title song of the same name placed No.85 on the latest Spotify’s Global Weekly Top Song chart and ranked No.1 in Korea and Taiwan.
On domestic charts, including Melon, “How Sweet” and “Bubble Gum” ranked No.2 and No.3, respectively, proving the group’s popularity. NewJeans also achieved No.1 on music shows such as “Show Champion” and “Music Bank”.
In addition, NewJeans will release Japanese debut single “Supernatural” on June 21st and hold a two-day fanmeeting at Tokyo Dome on the 26th and 27th of June.
