NewJeans’ Minji Shocks Fans By Talking About Her Brother Onstage

“Someone I know goes to this school…”

NewJeansMinji is known to have an older brother, but has kept private about his identity for the longest time. Although various lookalikes on social media have been suspected to be related to her, nothing was ever confirmed until today.

On September 15, 2023, NewJeans performed at Kyung Hee University’s annual festival. They put up a stellar performance, even wearing the university’s varsity jackets.

Minji performing at Kyung Hee University.

Towards the end of their set, Minji shocked fans by dropping the bomb that her brother attends the school.

Actually, there’s someone I know that attends this school. He said that he would be watching the festival this year, but I don’t know if he is. Yes, he’s my brother.

— Minji

The crowd went wild at the revelation! Kyung Hee University is one of South Korea’s top universities. Good genes must run in the family, for both Minji and her brother are leading their best lives!

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