Reports that NewJeans members Haerin and Hyein were spotted in the U.S. are drawing intense attention from fans at home and abroad.
Posts claiming sightings of Haerin and Hyein in the U.S. have recently spread across online communities. A video was attached, showing the two facing each other under the blazing sun, smiling brightly and chatting. With staff members holding cameras standing nearby, speculation is mounting that they were filming new content.
This isn’t their first overseas sighting. Back in April, posts claiming the two were seen in Copenhagen, Denmark, spread across various social platforms. At the time, only Haerin and Hyein were said to be on site, but it was later revealed that Hanni had joined their schedule, fueling talk that NewJeans were preparing a comeback. Regarding this, ADOR stated, "Haerin, Hyein, and Hanni’s visit to Copenhagen was part of pre-production to capture NewJeans’ new musical narrative."
NewJeans are currently undergoing a team reset and changes in members’ status. All members notified ADOR in November 2024 of their intent to terminate their exclusive contracts, but they later lost the first trial in a lawsuit ADOR filed last October to confirm the contracts’ validity. After that, the members, without appealing, announced in turn that they intended to return to ADOR.
However, their paths diverged during the return process. In December last year, ADOR notified Danielle of the termination of her exclusive contract. The company then took a hardline stance by filing a damages suit worth KRW 43.1 billion against Danielle’s side and former CEO Min Hee-jin. Meanwhile, Haerin, Hyein, and Hanni have finalized their return to ADOR and begun preparing for activities.
Minji’s participation remains uncertain. She is currently negotiating specific conditions for her return with ADOR. Depending on Minji’s decision, NewJeans’ direction may be determined. In the midst of this, ADOR celebrated Minji’s birthday in a high-profile post on NewJeans’ official account this May, prompting optimistic reactions among fans who believe her return may already be a done deal.