Haerin of NewJeans celebrates her birthday with stunning photos, sparking excitement about the group's future and upcoming comeback.
May/15/2026 18:50
Celebrating Haerin's birthday from NewJeans, photos are being released one after another, causing a stir. Today (15th), ADOR published photos filled with Haerin's diverse charm along with the message "HAPPY HAERIN DAY" through NewJeans' official Instagram. In the released photos, Haerin exudes a unique cat-like charm and a mysterious atmosphere. In particular, her pose leaning against a window where light shines through and her cool-style selfie taken in the mirror are reminiscent of moments captured recently in Copenhagen with the staff, leading to speculation that these might be behind-the-scenes cuts from the production process for their comeback. Prior to this, NewJeans had notified ADOR of the termination of their exclusive contract in November 2024, but lost in a lawsuit filed by ADOR last October regarding the validity of the exclusive contract. After that, Haerin, Haein, and Hani returned to ADOR. Daniel is still in a state of contract termination notification, and Minji's return has not yet been formalized, raising interest in NewJeans' future. ADOR stated, "Haerin, Haein, and Hani's visit to Copenhagen was part of the pre-production process to weave a new musical story for NewJeans," and conveyed a cautious stance, saying, "The members are currently preparing activities according to their respective conditions and schedules, and we plan to make an official announcement about future developments at the best timing." Fans showed enthusiastic reactions to Haerin's bright appearance on her birthday and the hints of a comeback, saying, "Happy birthday, Haerin," "We'll support you no matter how you come back," and "The Copenhagen vibe suits NewJeans so well," encouraging their new start.
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