Jaehwa Bernardo

NewJeans in its '2026 Summer of NewJeans' video. Screenshot from the group's YouTube channel

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NewJeans returns as four-member group with anniversary film series

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784691458319Screenshot 2026-07-22 111625.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">NewJeans in its &#x27;2026 Summer of NewJeans&#x27; video. <em>Screenshot from the group&#x27;s YouTube channel</em></span></span></span></div><p>K-pop girl group NewJeans reemerged late Tuesday with a series of videos marking its fourth debut anniversary, its first official content since reforming as a four-member act.</p><p>Once considered one of K-pop&#x27;s fastest-rising girl groups, NewJeans has remained largely inactive since its five members sought to sever ties with their label, ADOR, in 2024 following a prolonged dispute between the agency&#x27;s parent company HYBE and the group&#x27;s former producer and CEO Min Hee-jin. The group&#x27;s last release was the 2024 extended play &quot;Supernatural.&quot;</p><p>Members Hanni, Haerin and Hyein have since been confirmed to have rejoined ADOR, while it remains unclear whether Minji has returned to the agency. Meanwhile, the company has <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/12/29/label-ends-contract-with-newjeans-danielle-1110"><strong>terminated its contract</strong></a> with Danielle.</p><p>The quartet has released a &quot;commemorative special film series&quot; to celebrate its fourth anniversary on Wednesday.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NNbaTJX_9go?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>“The special film series was created from the members’ shared wish to celebrate their fourth anniversary together with fans,” ADOR said in a statement.</p><p>“We hope Bunnies will enjoy these films as a heartfelt gift,” it added, referring to the group&#x27;s fans.</p><p>The main film, titled &quot;2026 Summer of NewJeans,&quot; opens with Minji before the other members gradually join her on a breezy summer night.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178469143096002_NewJeans (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Photo courtesy of ADOR</em></span></span></span></div><p>Each member also stars in an individual video depicting everyday moments: Minji driving a pickup truck, Hanni playing the guitar, Haerin spending a leisurely afternoon outdoors with a bunny-shaped bag, and Hyein visiting an ice cream shop.</p><p>NewJeans debuted in 2022 and quickly gained attention with music inspired by 1990s and early 2000s pop and R&amp;B. The group has also explored genres such as club music and new jack swing.</p><p>In 2024, the group also performed in Manila at a brand-organized event that featured Filipino acts.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/5/concert-celebrates-fandom-with-newjeans-pinoy-artists-2242"><strong>READ: Concert celebrates fandom with NewJeans, Pinoy artists<br/></strong></a></div><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CottVz0rX0E?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>K-pop girl group NewJeans reemerged with a series of videos marking its fourth debut anniversary, its first official content since reforming as a four-member act.</p>

K-pop girl group NewJeans reemerged with a series of videos marking its fourth debut anniversary, its first official content since reforming as a four-member act.

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NewJeans returns as 4-member group with anniversary film series

Jaehwa Bernardo,

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Published July 22, 2026 11:49 AM PHT

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Updated July 22, 2026 12:07 PM PHT

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