Why did Haerin’s public appearance in Seoul draw so much attention after her return to ADOR?

It was her first official public appearance in 18 months. Fans welcomed her with cheers and chants as she arrived at a luxury beauty brand photocall at Lotte Department Store’s Jamsil branch.

What happened to NewJeans after the contract dispute with ADOR?

The members announced in November 2024 that they were ending their exclusive contracts and started independent activities under the name NJZ. The group later stopped activities in March 2025 after a court granted ADOR’s injunction request.

Which NewJeans members returned to ADOR, and what is Minji’s status?

Hanni, Haerin and Hyein confirmed their return to ADOR last December. Minji remains in talks over whether she will return.

'Long time no see, Haerin': NewJeans star makes 1st official appearance in 18 months

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Summary

Haerin made her first official public appearance in 18 months at a luxury beauty brand photocall at Lotte Department Store’s Jamsil branch in Songpa District, Seoul, on Monday afternoon after returning to ADOR. Fans greeted her with cheers and chants as she posed for photographers. NewJeans had announced in November 2024 that it was ending exclusive contracts with ADOR and later halted activities after a court granted ADOR’s injunction request. Hanni, Haerin and Hyein returned to ADOR last December, while Minji remains in talks.

Key Facts

Haerin appeared at a luxury beauty brand’s photocall at Lotte Department Store’s Jamsil branch in Songpa District, Seoul, on Monday afternoon.
Fans greeted her with cheers and chants of We missed you as she walked to the photo wall and posed for photographers.
In November 2024, NewJeans members announced they were terminating their exclusive contracts with ADOR and began independent activities under the name NJZ.
The group halted activities in March 2025 after a court granted ADOR’s request for an injunction.
Hanni, Haerin and Hyein confirmed their return to ADOR last December, while Minji remains in talks over whether to return.

By Xportsnews

Published Sep 8, 2026 3:44 pm KST

NewJeans member Haerin reunited with fans after a long absence, making her first official public appearance following her return to ADOR.

The NewJeans member arrived at a luxury beauty brand’s photocall at Lotte Department Store’s Jamsil branch in Songpa District, Seoul, on Monday afternoon. She appeared pairing a black dress with a white cardigan, displaying a polished and sweet look.

The celebrity was greeted with cheers and "We missed you" chants from her fans as she walked to the photo wall, taking a variety of poses in front of assembled fans and photographers while showing her signature feline features and charm.

In November 2024, NewJeans members announced that they were terminating their exclusive contracts with ADOR and began pursuing independent activities under the name NJZ. However, the group halted activities in March 2025 after a court granted ADOR’s request for an injunction.

Hanni, Haerin and Hyein confirmed their return to ADOR last December, while Minji remains in talks over whether to return.

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.

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