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NewJeans is currently gaining attention despite a period of inactivity and no new songs, primarily due to their existing hit tracks achieving significant streaming milestones. The group has also seen recent public appearances by members after a period of internal disputes.
NewJeans' "Super Shy" surpassed 900 million streams on Spotify as of September 4, 2026, joining "Ditto" and "OMG" as their third song to reach this milestone. The group's total Spotify streams across all songs are approximately 8 billion, with 3 billion added in the two years since September 2024 without new releases. Member Haerin made her first official public appearance on September 7, 2026, at a beauty brand event in Seoul, following her return to ADOR. The group's "lost two years" refers to a period of halted activities due to a contract dispute with ADOR, which began in November 2024 when all members declared contract termination. A court ruling in October 2025 upheld the validity of the contracts, leading to the return of Haerin, Hyein, and Hanni to the agency. Recent group content released on July 22, 2026, for their 4th anniversary, featured only four members (Minji, Hanni, Haerin, Hyein), as Daniel's contract with ADOR ended in December 2025.
Local bloggers note the remarkable longevity of NewJeans' older songs, with "Super Shy" from 2023 continuing to accumulate streams, indicating sustained listener engagement beyond initial hype. The return of members to public events and the release of new four-member content suggest a potential new phase for the group, though the agency has stated that specific activity plans are still under discussion. The continued success of their music despite external issues highlights the enduring appeal of their discography.
