NewJeans members expressed uncertainty about their future as a group but reassure fans: "NewJeans will never die."

At the '2024 Korea Grand Music Awards,' NewJeans took a heartfelt moment to share their deep love for their fans, known as Bunnies, while emphasizing that the spirit of NewJeans will live on forever.

On November 16, the group received the prestigious  "Grand Artist Daesang Award" at the inaugural 'KGMA,' held at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. During their acceptance speech, Minji first gave a lengthy speech expressing her gratitude, and then Hanni and Danielle followed with emotional remarks that touched fans and netizens.

Hanni shared:
"Honestly, we don't know how long we'll be NewJeans anymore... But the bond between the five of us and Bunnies is unbreakable. So, let's stick together until the very end."

Danielle added:
"Even if we're not NewJeans anymore, NewJeans will never die."

Their heartfelt words struck a chord with fans and sparked an outpouring of emotion online. Many netizens expressed their support and love:

"NewJeans, fighting!"

"They're still so young, but they're all so amazing and speak so well 🥹 NewJeans Never Die!"

"Oh no ㅠㅠㅠ."

"Congrats on the Daesang award! NewJeans Never Die!"

"NewJeans Never Die!"

"Why am I crying? ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ NewJeans Never Die ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Fighting!!!! Congratulations on the award!!!"

"I'm not even a fan, but this is making me emotional. They're so strong and incredible."

"They sound so strong, but I can’t imagine how they must feel saying these words ㅠ."

"I’ll cheer you on until the end of the earth. NewJeans fighting!"

"NewJeans Never Die!!! Everyone is rooting for you."

"NewJeans, stay strong! Everyone is cheering you on!!"

"NewJeans Never Die! Even if the name changes, the members will always be the same, so I’ll keep supporting youㅠㅠㅠ."

"ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ Our Babies."

"Please remember that there are so many more people supporting you!!"

"Such a heartfelt speech! NewJeans fighting!"

"NewNeDa (short for NewJeans Never Die), the name fits so well, I love it."

"Congrats to NewJeans!"

"Even if you're not NewJeans anymore, NewJeans Never Die 🥺🩵."

"You always seem so strong, and I love it. NewNeDa!!! QueenJeans!!! Fighting!"

"Grand prize winners NewJeans, NewNeDa."

"Bunnies will always protect NewJeans. Love you, NewJeans!"

"They’re so cute and cool. Hanni, even as a foreigner, understands the nuance of false words."

"I’ll always cheer for youㅠㅠ."

"No matter the name, you’ll always be you. I’ll keep supporting you!"

"Cheering for NewJeans until the very end."

"They're just 16, 18, 20 years old, but being able to say such things on stage is so admirable. NewJeans will forever be the five of you, and we’ll fight with you to protect that name! Even if you have to perform under a different name because of those agency issues, I’ll support you no matter what!"

"Bunnies must be what helps NewJeans endure hard times. I’m not even a Bunny, but I’ll cheer for you. It’s heartbreaking seeing Hanni choke up while speaking. HYBE, shame on you!"

"Stay strong, girls."

"They’re even preparing for the possibility of losing the NewJeans trademark. Cheering for NewJeans."

"NND (NewJeans Never Die)."

"Baby stars, fighting."

"When they said they didn’t know how long they’d be NewJeans, I thought… are they worried about being forced to disband?ㅠㅠ."

"NewNeDaㅠㅠ. Yes, let’s stick together until the end."