NewJeans releases special film with four members, signaling potential comeback

Girl group NewJeans has released a special film featuring four members – Minji, Hyein, Hanni, and Haerin – on their official YouTube channel. This marks the first official group content released in approximately 1 year and 4 months since the exclusive contract dispute between the group's agency, ADOR, and its former representative, Min Hee-jin.

The release has intensified speculation about the group's future activities. The special film, uploaded without prior notice on July 22nd, shows the four members sequentially. Notably, member Danielle, who has since left the team, was not included in the video but has been sharing her recent activities on social media.

This video comes amid ongoing discussions about NewJeans' potential future lineup. Following the legal battles between ADOR and Min Hee-jin, which saw the court rule in favor of ADOR regarding independent activities, Haerin and Hyein were the first to return to the agency, followed by Hanni. ADOR had previously stated that discussions regarding Minji's return were progressing positively.

Minji's appearance in the latest film strongly suggests that the group is moving towards a full five-member comeback. The content is seen as a significant signal for fans who have been anticipating the group's return to the music scene, especially after the internal conflicts that affected their activities.