NewJeans Members Resume Activities After Legal Disputes

NewJeans is showing signs of resuming activities in Korea after a period of legal disputes and a hiatus. This situation has generated significant buzz among fans who have been awaiting their return, following what some bloggers refer to as a "lost two years" of silence.

The group is preparing for an official return with four members: Minji, Hanni, Haerin, and Hyein. A special video featuring these four was released on their 4th anniversary on July 22, 2026. Haerin made her first official public appearance on September 7, 2026, at a luxury beauty brand photo call, and previously appeared in a Marie Claire pictorial on August 14, 2026. Hyein also featured in a Harper's Bazaar Korea pictorial on August 24, 2026, marking her first individual activity since returning to ADOR. Daniel, however, has ended her contract with ADOR and started a personal YouTube channel, with legal proceedings still ongoing regarding her status.

Local bloggers note that while individual member activities are gradually restarting, a specific date for NewJeans' full group comeback or new music release has not yet been officially announced. The current situation is seen as the beginning of members' activities resuming rather than a confirmed full comeback, but the overall atmosphere regarding their return has clearly shifted.