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NewJeans member Haerin has recently made her first official public appearance in approximately 18 months, attending a beauty brand event in Seoul. This return is generating significant buzz among fans and the public, as it marks a potential turning point for the group after a prolonged period of inactivity stemming from internal disputes with their agency, ADOR. The event is seen as a signal for the group's possible return to full activities.
NewJeans, a five-member girl group consisting of Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein, debuted on July 22, 2022, under ADOR, a HYBE subsidiary. The group's "lost two years" refers to a period of halted activities following a contract termination declaration by all members in November 2024. Although a court ruled the contracts valid in October 2025, Haerin, Hyein, and Hanni returned to ADOR. Haerin's appearance on September 7, 2026, at Lotte Department Store in Jamsil for a luxury beauty brand pop-up photo call, where she serves as an ambassador, was her first official schedule since rejoining the agency.
Local bloggers and fans expressed immense relief and excitement over Haerin's return, interpreting it as a strong indication of NewJeans' potential comeback. Many noted her more mature appearance and the overwhelming positive reaction from the press and fans at the event. The appearance has fueled speculation about the group's future, with some anticipating a four-member reorganization, while others hope for a full group return, reflecting the deep anticipation among the fandom for NewJeans to resume their activities.
