NewJeans Confirm Their Return as a Four-Member Group
On their fourth debut anniversary, ADOR released a commemorative film series titled “2026 Summer of NewJeans” featuring Minji, Hanni, Haerin, and Hyein. The rollout confirms Minji’s return and marks the group’s first official content together in more than two years.
On July 22, NewJeans marked their fourth debut anniversary with a commemorative film series called “2026 Summer of NewJeans” — one group film alongside four individual member films. The rollout confirms that the group will move forward as a four-member act made up of Minji, Hanni, Haerin, and Hyein.
The videos answer the question fans had been waiting on: whether Minji would rejoin. Earlier in the year, the group’s label ADOR had said only that internal discussions about her activities were ongoing. According to Teen Vogue, the new films are the first official content the members have released together in more than two years, since their 2024 single “Supernatural.”
The return follows a long, very public dispute between the members and ADOR that played out over the past year, involving leadership changes at the label, legal filings, and a stretch during which the group performed under the name NJZ. The anniversary rollout is the clearest signal so far that the members and the label have found a way forward together.
Not everyone is part of the returning lineup. ADOR has said it terminated Danielle’s exclusive contract and that legal matters tied to the dispute are still unresolved. The label framed the anniversary videos as a gesture toward fans, describing the series as a “heartfelt gift” for the group’s Bunnies.
ADOR said it would announce specific plans for NewJeans’ activities once discussions are finalized. For now, the “2026 Summer of NewJeans” films stand on their own — a quiet, deliberate way for a four-member NewJeans to say they’re back.
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Soyou pauses activities following the passing of her father
The singer's agency announced that she will step back from her schedule to grieve with her family. The funeral will be held privately at the family's request.
Soyou's agency announced on July 25 that the singer's father has passed away. She will temporarily step back from her scheduled activities to spend time mourning with her family.
In its statement, the agency said the wake and funeral would be held privately, in keeping with the wishes of the bereaved family, and asked for understanding during this time. It also offered words of comfort in memory of the departed.
Fans have shared messages of support and condolences. Our thoughts are with Soyou and her family.
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