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NewJeans Posts Surprise Video and Photos on Fourth Debut Anniversary
The K-pop group posted a video titled "2026 Summer of NewJeans" and new images of four members at midnight on July 22 without prior notice. The release is the band's first group content in one year and four months.
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NewJeans released a surprise video titled "2026 Summer of NewJeans" and new photos featuring four members on July 22, 2026, the fourth anniversary of its debut, Yonhap reported. The video appeared on the group's official YouTube channel at midnight with no advance announcement. New photos of the four members were posted the same day on the group's official homepage and Instagram account.
The release marks NewJeans' first group-based content in one year and four months. The group debuted on July 22, 2022, with the music video for "Attention" and later reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in August 2023 with its second EP, "Get Up," becoming the second K-pop girl group to top the chart.
Its last new release was the Japanese single "Supernatural" in June 2024. NewJeans announced in November 2024 that it was terminating its contracts with agency ADOR. A court later sided with ADOR in both an injunction case and the main lawsuit, restricting the group's independent activities.
Members Haerin, Hyein and Hanni returned to ADOR last year. ADOR terminated the contract with original fifth member Danielle. ADOR stated it was discussing Minji's case in a positive direction. ADOR said the video was made as commemorative content for fans to celebrate the fourth debut anniversary.
The agency added that detailed plans for future activities would be announced once talks were complete.
