New Jeans' return confirmed? Video featuring the 4 members including Minji released! (+Daniel kicked out)

NewJeans 4-Member Special Film Released to Celebrate 4th Debut Anniversary! From the possibility of a 4-member comeback including Minji to an update on Daniel, who received notice of contract termination from Adore, find out more about the latest news regarding NewJeans' return.

 

1. A gift after two years! '2026 Summer of NewJeans' 4-person film unveiled

July 22, 2026, 00:00! A special film titled '2026 Summer of NewJeans' was unexpectedly posted on the official NewJeans YouTube channel!

 

Watching Minji, Hani, Haerin, and Hyein holding hands and smiling brightly under the moonlight on a summer night really made me tear up... Did you know that this video is the team's first official content in a whole two years since the 2024 Japanese single 'Supernatural'?

 

Four individual films for each member were also released, and the storytelling—where they find the 'rabbit' motif, the symbol of New Jeans, in their daily lives—is seriously amazing. From Minji fiddling with a rabbit flyer at a pickup truck gas station to Hyein going to eat rabbit ice cream, the vibe is insane, so if you're a Bunny's, make sure to watch the full version!

2. Is Minji's return confirmed? Why fans went wild after the filming schedule was revealed

Actually, even when Haerin, Hyein, and Hani returned to Adore one after another, everyone was on edge because it was only stated that Minji was 'in discussions for return,' right?

 

But Minji appeared so naturally in this special film, and it was revealed that the concept photos for this video were actually shot as early as early June!

 

Adore is still maintaining a cautious stance, stating, "This is merely fan content to commemorate their 4th debut anniversary, and specific activity plans will be announced after discussions are completely finalized." However, anticipation for the 4-member New Jeans' comeback is exploding among fans, with many asking, "At this point, isn't Minji's return practically confirmed?"

3. Daniel's expulsion and the damages lawsuit... and his emotional update on Instagram

Even amidst this happy news, the reason a corner of my heart feels empty must be because of Daniel...

Adore announced that they had notified Daniel of the contract termination due to his responsibility for leaving the team and are currently proceeding with a lawsuit claiming penalties and damages. That is why, unfortunately, we couldn't see Daniel in this 4th anniversary content.

 

However, Daniel also left a wistful message for his fans on his personal social media on the day of his 4th debut anniversary.

"Sometimes life may become cloudy, but the light always finds its way back. Until then, please keep shining. With a heart full of gratitude."

My heart ached so much seeing this message posted along with the English text. Even though it seems like it has become difficult to stand on stage together as New Jeans, I really hope the light returns to Daniel's future.

 

4. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. Is the return of New Jeans as a four-member group completely and officially confirmed?

A1. Adore, the agency, is still maintaining a cautious stance, stating, "We will make an official announcement after discussions on specific activity directions with the members are complete." However, given that content featuring Minji was filmed in early June, fans and the industry are treating the resumption of activities as a four-member group as a de facto reality!

 

Q2. Why didn't Daniel appear in the NewJeans 4th Anniversary video?

A2. Daniel received a notice of termination of his exclusive contract from his agency, Adore, due to his responsibility for leaving the team, and a lawsuit for damages and penalty is currently in progress. As a result, he has been excluded from NewJeans' official team activities.

 

Q3. What is the order of the members' return to Adore?

A3. In November 2025, Haerin and Hyein returned to Adore first, followed by Hani announcing her return in December. Then, with the release of the 4th Anniversary Film featuring Minji in July 2026, it appears that Minji has also reached the stage of an agreement to return.

 

 

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