Fans’ hearts skipped a beat: NewJeans drops 2026 summer visuals, confirming Minji’s return as they restart as a four-member group
Now we’re even more excited for the new album! 😍
Summary
- On July 22, 2026, NewJeans celebrates the fourth anniversary of their debut and releases a brand-new project video titled “2026 Summer of NewJeans.”
- After Danielle’s contract termination and the resulting lineup changes, it has been officially confirmed that the group will continue their future activities as a four-member act.
- With the new video now released, the long-rumored news of Minji’s return has finally been confirmed: she will reunite with Haerin, Hyein, and Hanni.
At midnight Korea time on July 22, 2026, marking the fourth anniversary of its debut, South Korean girl group NewJeans unexpectedly released a series of new photos and short videos titled “2026 Summer of NewJeans.” More than an anniversary gift for Bunnies, the release officially announces the group’s highly anticipated return as a four-member lineup of Haerin, Hyein, Hanni, and Minji.
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A summer-filled project for their fourth anniversary
The “2026 Summer of NewJeans” project perfectly continues the girls’ signature fresh appeal. In the official visuals, the members wear casual looks and show relaxed, easy smiles in front of the camera. Since their 2022 debut, they have always won people over with a natural, everyday feel. Revealing this new development on the meaningful occasion of their fourth anniversary also gives the project’s distinctive visual mood an added sense of comforting warmth.
The group’s every move has been a focus of public attention in recent months. After Haerin, Hyein, and Hanni returned to ADOR last year and Danielle’s contract termination was confirmed, rumors about whether Minji, the final piece of the puzzle, would return never stopped. Now, with the release of these new photos, it has finally been confirmed that Minji has officially rejoined the group, bringing this uncertain period to a clear close.
At the same time, this confirms that NewJeans will continue into a new chapter of music with these four members.
Looking forward to new musical sparks ahead
The K-pop scene has changed quickly over the past few seasons, and this moment for NewJeans is more than a lineup change. It feels like a return to the pure musical energy the girls had from the start. Seeing the four members smile again is undoubtedly the best outcome at this stage. What new music will they bring in the future? Let’s look forward to their return with a new album!
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