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Hello, we are NewJeans!
(안녕하세요, 뉴진스입니다!)

—NewJeans

NewJeans (뉴진스) is a five-member girl group under ADOR. They debuted on July 22, 2022, with the lead single "Attention", prior to the release of their debut EP New Jeans on August 1, 2022.

Their name alludes to the idea that jeans are a timeless fashion item and the group's intention to carve a timeless image for themselves.[2] It is also a word play on the phrase "New Genes", referring to them ushering a new generation of pop music.[3]

History

2019–2022: Pre-debut

On July 1, 2019, Big Hit Entertainment announced that Min Hee Jin would join the company as their new CBO (Chief Brand Officer).[4] At the time, it was also revealed that she would be the creative lead in multiple girl groups, excluding Big Hit, and that a separate label would also be established later, where she would be a producer.[5]

On September 4, 2019, in collaboration with Big Hit and Source Music, it was announced the Plus Global Auditions,[6] were held in 16 cities and lasted until the end of October.[7] By the end of 2019, casting had been completed and training began at the beginning of 2020.[8] By September 2021, the girl group's management was transferred to ADOR.[9]

On November 21, 2021, HYBE officially announced the launch of a new independent label, ADOR, under the agency.[10] The label planned to launch a new girl group in 2022 and would mainly be produced by the label's CEO, Min Hee Jin, and primarily consist of members recruited during HYBE's Plus Global Audition in 2019.[11]

A second round of global auditions were held between December 2021 and January 2022.[12] On March 3, 2022, Min Hee Jin revealed that the girl group's debut would be in the third quarter of the year.[13]

2022: Debut with New Jeans, fandom name

Debut concept photo

Debut concept photo

On July 1, 2022, the first teaser videos were released and it was announced that the group would release their first content on the 22nd.[14] On July 22, the group released the debut music video for their lead single "Attention" and the debut schedule for their first EP, New Jeans, which would contain four songs including two additional singles.[15] Teaser photos were released that same day.[16]

The music videos for "Hype Boy" and "Hurt" were released on July 23 and July 25, respectively. On July 28, ADOR announced that as of July 27, New Jeans had surpassed 444,000 stock pre-orders, the highest number achieved by any girl group debut album in history.[17]

On August 1, the group's debut EP was released digitally, along with the music video for "Cookie".[18] NewJeans then held their debut stage on the August 4 broadcast of Mnet's M! Countdown, performing three of their tracks, "Attention", "Hype Boy", and "Cookie".[19] On August 18, the group took their first-ever music show win on the August 18 broadcast of M! Countdown.[20]

On October 29, 2022, coinciding with 100th day since its debut, NewJeans announced their official light stick and that the fandom name would be "Bunnies" or "Tokki", referenced in the group's albums artworks.[21]

2023: First comeback with "OMG", "Zero", "New Jeans", "Super Shy", Get Up, "Gods", NJWMX

On October 18, 2022, ADOR announced that NewJeans was preparing for their first-ever comeback.[22] A month later, on November 10, it was announced that the group would release their first single album, "OMG", on January 2, 2023.[23] On December 19, "Ditto" was pre-released.[24] "OMG" passed the first-week sales of their first EP in just one day and sold more than one million copies in less than a month after its release.[25]

On March 31, ADOR announced that NewJeans would be releasing the promotional single "Zero" as part of Coca-Cola's Korean campain on April 3.[26]

On April 4, in an exclusive Star News reported that NewJeans would release a pre-release single in June and an album in July. Hours later, ADOR responded to the reports and stated that the group was preparing for a comeback, but the date has yet to be set.[27]

Concept photo for

Concept photo for Get Up

On May 23, News1 reported that NewJeans would be releasing a pre-release single on July 7 and an album later that month.[28] Hours later, ADOR confirmed the reports.[29] On June 18, it was announced via the group's Twitter account that their second EP, Get Up, would be released on July 21. The songs "New Jeans" and "Super Shy" was pre-released on July 7.[30][31]

On August 24, Netflix announced that NewJeans would release a remake of the 1996 song by Kim Jong Seo, "Beautiful Restriction", as part of the soundtrack for their upcoming drama A Time Called You, where the song was released on September 1.[32]

On September 27, it was announced that the group would be releasing "Gods", the theme song for the 2023 League of Legends World Championship, on October 4.[33]

On December 15, it was announced that NewJeans would be releasing the remix album NJWMX on December 19.[34]

2024: "Bubble Gum", Hyein's hiatus and return, "How Sweet", "Right Now", "Supernatural", conflict with ADOR

On March 26, 2024, NewJeans announced that they would pre-release "Bubble Gum" as a commercial song in April before releasing "How Sweet" on May 24. "Right Now" was pre-released on June 17 as a commercial song. NewJeans planned to release a new album in the second half of 2024 and start a world tour in 2025.[35] As the group has since been in conflict with their agency, these plans have been delayed as a result.

On April 10, ADOR announced that Hyein would be taking a break from activities due to a microfracture in her foot.[36]

Concept photo for

Concept photo for Supernatural

On May 10, NewJeans announced that they will debut in Japan with a single "Supernatural" on June 21.[37]

On May 14, it was announced that NewJeans participated in the British Museum audio guide in Korean, including explanations on Korean and Roman Britain artefacts.[38]

On June 20, ADOR announced that Hyein would partially resume activities starting with the group's Japanese fanmeeting.[39]

On November 13, all five NewJeans members sent a certification of contents to ADOR asking them to rectify all significant breaches of the exclusive contracts within 14 days from the receipt of this letter. Although no specific demands have been disclosed, ADOR simply stated that they would do their best to resolve the matter wisely.[40]

On November 28, it was announced that NewJeans would hold a press conference at 8:30 p.m. to address the termination of their exclusive contracts.[41] During the press conference, they explained that ADOR does not have the will or ability to protect the group, hence they have agreed to leave the agency as of November 29.[42] ADOR responded that, as they have not violated the contracts, it does not constitute grounds for termination. Therefore, ADOR expected NewJeans to continue their scheduled activities ahead together with ADOR.[43]

On November 29, NewJeans' media representative released the response from ADOR to the certification of contents sent by the group.[44] NewJeans later released an official statement announcing that all five members had terminated their contracts with ADOR.[45]

On December 3, ADOR announced they filed a lawsuit with the Seoul Central District Court to confirm the validity of their contracts with NewJeans.[46] The members later responded that they already returned profits exceeding investment to ADOR and HYBE and claiming that the agencies had repeatedly violated contract terms, failed to fulfill their duty to protect their artists, as well as spreading malicious contents and defamation.[47]

On December 14, the group's members opened an independent Instagram account.[48]

2025: Further dispute with ADOR and HYBE, Brief name change, and members return to ADOR

On January 23, 2025, the members announced they appointed law firm Shin & Kim as their legal representatives. They further claimed that ADOR and HYBE are at the center of criticism that spread through YouTube channels and have the intention of abandoning and replacing the group. Additionally, they allegedly tried to persuade or sow discord among them with underhanded tactics to defame, divide, and manipulate them through false information and media play. Through their independent Instagram account, they asked for suggestions of group name to use temporarily.[49]

The first hearing over the validity of the members' exclusive contracts will take place on April 3.[50]

On February 6, 2025, it was announced through the press that NewJeans would be rebranded to NJZ along with new profile photos. The group will be headlining ComplexCon Hong Kong in March 2025, and will unveil a new song at the event.[51] ADOR later stated that they regret "this unilateral decision [made by the members] before any legal ruling has been made regarding the validity of their exclusive contracts".[52] In an additional statement, ADOR emphasized that the official group name of NJZ is still NewJeans as the exclusive contract is still valid and its termination is one-sided.[53]

On February 27, the members launched additional SNS accounts under the name NJZ.[54] On March 1, the group released a teaser through their Instagram, hinting at their upcoming release.[55] On March 18, it was revealed that the five members had applied for the "NJZ" trademark in 10 sectors, including logos, advertising and merchandise sales, the day before their new name announcement.[56]

On March 21, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of ADOR to prohibit NewJeans members from engaging in independent activities under the name NJZ while awaiting the result of the main lawsuit about the validity of the contract termination.[57] ADOR later stated that they will fulfill their responsibilities in supporting the artists moving forward starting with the upcoming ComplexCon. The members responded that they believe the court did not sufficiently take into account the fact that the members' trust in ADOR has been completely destroyed due to unfair treatment and discrimination. They plan to dispute additional issues and will provide explanatory materials as they claim an asymmetry of information between ADOR, HYBE and NJZ, to contest the decision.[58]

The group went on to perform at the ComplexCon under the name NJZ and showcasted their new song "Pit Stop". During the performance, they announced that they will be going on hiatus out of respect for the court's decision.[59] ADOR later stated that the members pushed ahead with performing under their new name despite the court's decision and unilaterally announced that they would be halting their activities. They also asked to meet the members to discuss their future.[60] On April 5, all posts on social media accounts under the name "NJZ" were deleted, and he social media accounts were also renamed to be their initials spelled out in age order (MHDHH).[61]

On April 9, the Seoul Central District Court's Civil Agreement Division 50 held a private hearing regarding NewJeans' objection to the injunction prohibiting them from engaging in independent activities without ADOR's approval. The court would announce its final decision at a later date.[62] On April 16, the court upheld the original decision for the injunction, with the group immediately appealing the decision to the Seoul High Court.[63] On June 17, the Seoul High Court ultimately decided to reject the appeal.[64]

On August 10th, fans noticed that ADOR updated their website to auditions for an upcoming boy group and that they deleted everything related to NewJeans from their website.[65] However, the group's own webpage, https://newjeans.kr, remained active.[66]

On October 30, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of ADOR, confirming that the exclusive contracts with the five members are valid. Following the decision, the NewJeans members' legal representative announced that they will appeal the court ruling.[67] ADOR welcomed the court's decision and reaffirmed their role as NewJeans' management agency, stating they have completed preparations for future activities including the release of a full-length album.[68]

On November 12, ADOR announced that Haerin and Hyein would return to the agency for activities. The remaining members, Minji, Hanni, and Danielle, told a local news outlet that they also intend to return.[69] It was also reported that one member is currently in Antarctica, which has delayed communication, however there has been no official response from ADOR as of yet concerning their return.[70]

Members

All members of the group have no official positions nor a leader, as announced by the group on their app, Phoning.

Name Nationality Emoji[71] Color[72] Year(s) active
English Korean Japanese
Minji 민지 ミンジ Korean 🐻      Yellow /      Blue 2022–present
Hanni 하니 ハニ Vietnamese-Australian 🐰      Pink /      Pink 2022–present
Danielle 다니엘 ダニエル Korean-Australian 🐶      Green /      Yellow 2022–present
Haerin 해린 ヘリン Korean 🐹      White /      Green 2022–present
Hyein 혜인 ヘイン Korean 🐣      Blue /      Purple 2022–present
Pre-debut[73][74]
Ryu Han-bi 류한비 リュ・ハンビ Korean N/A N/A 2020–2021
Lee Young-seo 이영서 イ・ヨンソ Korean N/A N/A 2020–2021
Sakurai Miu 사쿠라이 미우 櫻井 美羽 Japanese N/A N/A 2020–2021
Gong Yu-bin 공유빈 コン・ユビン Korean N/A N/A 2021
Trainee #9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2021
Harin 하린 ハリン Japanese N/A N/A 2020–2022

Discography

Korean

EPs

Remix albums

Single albums

Digital singles

Promotional singles

Features

OSTs

English

OSTs

Japanese

Singles

Promotional singles

Concerts

Concert participation

Fanmeetings

Filmography

Reality shows

Endorsements

On September 30, 2022, SK Telecom aired an ad for the iPhone 14 Pro featuring NewJeans.[88] On October 5, 2022, fashion brand MUSINSA selected NewJeans as the brand's global ambassador.[89] On October 6, 2022, 5252 By O!Oi, a fashion brand, revealed that they selected NewJeans as the brand's new model.[90] Also on October 6, education company, Megastudy announced NewJeans as the face for their 2024 MEGAPASS.[91] On February 23, 2023, CARIN revealed that they selected NewJeans as the new face of their brand.[92]

On February 24, 2023, McDonald's announced that NewJeans were selected as their new model.[93] On March 6, 2023, NewJeans were announced as the new global ambassador for Levi’s.[94] On March 29, 2023, it was revealed that Coca-Cola selected NewJeans as their new global ambassador.[95] On April 5, 2023, NewJeans were revealed to be the new face for the brand STONEHENgE.[96] On August 14, 2023, NewJeans were revealed as the new models for Hyundai Department Store Duty Free.[97]

  • SK Telecom (2022)
  • MUSINSA (2022)
  • 5252 By O!Oi (2022)
  • Megastudy (2022)
  • Pinkfong (2022)
  • Shinhan Bank (2022)
  • CARIN (2023)
  • McDonald's Korea (2023)
  • Levi's (2023)
  • Coca-Cola (2023)
  • STONEHENgE (2023)
  • Hyundai Department Store Duty Free (2023)
  • Calvin Klein (2024)[98]
  • Lotte Zero (2024)[99]
  • Indomie (2024)

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by NewJeans

Gallery

Main article: NewJeans/Gallery

References

  1. @NewJeans_ADOR on Twitter (October 29, 2022)
  2. (KR) Newsen: 민희진 "뉴진스 이름 뜻=민희진의 진? 전혀 아냐" 해명 (유퀴즈)
  3. (KR) Sports Kyunghyang: 뉴진스, 美 V 매거진 "새로운 유전자의 등장"
  4. YouTube: HYBE: NEW BRAND PRESENTATION (timestamp at 20:55)
  5. (KR) Newsen: 前 SM 이사 민희진, 빅히트 브랜드총괄로 합류 (공식)
  6. Billboard: Wanna Be A K-Pop Star? Big Hit Entertainment & Source Music Announce Global Search for New Girl Group
  7. (KR) Osen: 빅히트, 쏘스뮤직과 ‘플러스 글로벌 오디션’ 개최..방시혁X민희진 첫 걸그룹 기획
  8. BeAttitude: How Much Do You Know about Min Hee-jin? (Part 1)
  9. BeAttitude: A Rare Peek into Min Hee-jin’s World (Part 2)
  10. Soompi: HYBE Launches New Label ADOR For Girl Group That Will Debut In 2022
  11. Soompi: HYBE Launches New Label ADOR For Girl Group That Will Debut In 2022
  12. Soompi: HYBE's New Label ADOR Launches Global Audition
  13. (KR) Maeil Economic: 하이브 민희진, 美 버라이어티 선정 '글로벌 영향력 있는 여성'
  14. Soompi: HYBE Drops 1st Teasers For New Girl Group Created By Min Hee Jin
  15. Soompi: HYBE/ADOR’s New Girl Group NewJeans Makes Surprise Debut With “Attention” + Drops Schedule For 1st EP
  16. Soompi: HYBE/ADOR’s New Girl Group NewJeans Unveils Solo + Group Teasers Ahead Of 1st EP
  17. Soompi: NewJeans Breaks Record For Highest Stock Pre-Orders Achieved By Any Girl Group Debut Album In History
  18. Soompi: Watch: HYBE/ADOR’s New Girl Group NewJeans Playfully Offers A "Cookie" In Captivating New MV
  19. (KR) Newsen: ‘엠카’ 지코 화려한 귀환→뉴진스 트리플 타이틀곡 데뷔무대[오늘TV]
  20. Soompi: NewJeans Takes 1st-Ever Win With “Attention” On “M Countdown”
  21. Soompi: NewJeans Reveals Official Fan Club Name And Lightstick
  22. Soompi: NewJeans’ Agency Responds To Reports Of December Comeback
  23. (KR) Osen: 뉴진스, 내년 1월 2일 컴백 확정...새 싱글 'OMG' 발매 [공식]
  24. (KR) Daily Newspaper: 뉴진스 'Ditto' 뮤비, 대구 청라언덕·구 계성고·3호선·동산의료원 등장 눈길
  25. Soompi: NewJeans Surpasses 1st-Week Sales Of Debut Album In Only 1 Day With “OMG” + Tops iTunes Charts Around The World
  26. Soompi: NewJeans To Release Brand-New Song And MV As Global Ambassadors For Coca-Cola
  27. Soompi: NewJeans’ Agency Responds To Comeback Reports
  28. (KR) Daum: 뉴진스, 7월 선공개곡 발표→새 앨범 발매…'여름 핫 컴백'
  29. (KR) Daum: 뉴진스, 7월 선공개 곡으로 컴백하나 "준비 중"
  30. NewJeans_ADOR on Twitter: June 18, 2023
  31. Soompi: NewJeans Announces Details For July Comeback With 6 MVs + To Collaborate With “THE POWERPUFF GIRLS”
  32. Soompi: NewJeans To Sing For “A Time Called You” OST
  33. Soompi: Listen: League Of Legends Drops Sneak Peek Of NewJeans’ World Championship Anthem “GODS”
  34. Soompi: Watch: NewJeans Announces New Remix Album “NJWMX” With Nostalgic Teaser
  35. Soompi: NewJeans Announces Plans For Comeback And Japanese Debut
  36. Soompi: NewJeans' Hyein Temporarily Halts Activities Ahead Of Comeback
  37. @NewJeans_ADOR on Twitter (May 10, 2024)
  38. (KR) MK Sports: “韓의 멋 소개”…뉴진스, 영국박물관 한국어 오디오가이드 재능기부[공식]
  39. Soompi: NewJeans’s Hyein To Partially Resume Activities With Adjusted Participation
  40. Soompi: NewJeans Members Send A Certification Of Contents To ADOR + ADOR Briefly Responds
  41. Soompi: NewJeans To Hold Emergency Press Conference Today Regarding Contract Termination
  42. Soompi: Breaking: NewJeans Announces Departure From ADOR
  43. Soompi: ADOR Releases Statement In Response To NewJeans' Press Conference
  44. Soompi: NewJeans Discloses ADOR's Response To Their Certification Of Contents
  45. Soompi: NewJeans Releases Official Statement Following Announcement Of Contract Termination With ADOR
  46. Soompi: ADOR Files Lawsuit Regarding Validity Of NewJeans' Contracts
  47. Soompi: NewJeans Releases Statement In Response To Lawsuit Filed By ADOR
  48. Soompi: NewJeans Members Launch New Instagram Account
  49. Soompi: NewJeans Members Appoint Legal Representative + Request Suggestions For Temporary Group Name
  50. (KR) Sports Chosun: [공식] 뉴진스vs어도어, 전속계약 분쟁 4월부터 본격 시작
  51. Soompi: NewJeans Announces New Group Name
  52. Soompi: ADOR Issues Brief Response To NewJeans’ Members Rebranding As NJZ
  53. (KR) Dispatch: "그룹명은 NJZ 아닌, 뉴진스"…어도어, 전속계약 유효 입장
  54. Soompi: NJZ Launches More New Social Media Accounts
  55. @njz_official on Instagram (March 1, 2025)
  56. (KR) Osen: 뉴진스 5人, 새 팀명 발표 전날 'NJZ' 상표권 출원 [Oh!쎈 이슈]
  57. Soompi: Court Grants ADOR’s Injunction To Prohibit NewJeans From Independent Activities Under NJZ
  58. Soompi: ADOR Releases Official Statement Following Court Decision On NewJeans + NJZ Announces Plans To Appeal
  59. Soompi: NJZ (NewJeans) To Temporarily Halt Activities Following ComplexCon Performance
  60. Soompi: ADOR Says NJZ (NewJeans)'s Hiatus Announcement Was Unilateral + Asks To Meet With Members
  61. Chosun: NewJeans deletes NJZ branding from social media amid contract dispute (April 7, 2025)
  62. Soompi: Update: Court Holds Hearing Regarding ADOR's Injunction Request Prohibiting NewJeans From Carrying Out Independent Activities
  63. Soompi: Court Upholds Injunction Barring NewJeans From Independent Activities + Members Appeal To Seoul High Court
  64. Soompi: Seoul High Court Denies NewJeans' Appeal Of Injunction Decision
  65. Koreaboo: ADOR Silently Removes Traces Of NJZ, Sparking Hot Response
  66. Hauterrfly: Did ADOR Just Erase NewJeans From Their Website? Here’s What Fans Think Is Happening!
  67. Soompi: Court Rules NewJeans' Contracts With ADOR To Be Valid + Members To Appeal Decision
  68. Soompi: ADOR Releases Statement On Court Decision Regarding NewJeans
  69. Soompi: Breaking: NewJeans' Haerin And Hyein Confirmed To Return To ADOR + Minji, Hanni, And Danielle Announce Decision To Return
  70. (KR) Kyeonggi Ilbo: 뉴진스 전원 어도어 복귀한다…다니엘·하니·민지도 결정
  71. @picsnewjeans on Twitter (July 25, 2022)
  72. The first color is based on the Bluebook versions of their self-titled EP, while the second is based on promotional content for Get Up.
  73. Koreaboo: Uncensored Photos Of NewJeans’ Debut Team Reveal Identities Of The 8 Trainees
  74. @pannchoa on Twitter (July 26, 2024)
  75. Soompi: KCON 2022 Japan Announces 1st Lineup Of Performers
  76. Soompi: KCON 2022 Saudi Arabia Announces Star-Studded Lineup
  77. Koreaboo: Weverse Accidentally Posts Final 2023 Weverse Con Festival Lineup And Quickly Deletes It
  78. Soompi: TXT To Headline Lollapalooza 2023 + NewJeans To Perform
  79. NewJeans on Twitter (March 23, 2023)
  80. Soompi: “Music Bank” In Mexico Announces Performer Lineup
  81. Soompi: NewJeans To Perform At 2023 Billboard Music Awards
  82. Soompi: NewJeans Announced As First K-Pop Girl Group To Perform On “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
  83. Soompi: SBS Gayo Daejeon Announces First-Ever Summer Edition + First Lineup Of Performers
  84. @DCWJ2024 on Twitter (July 5, 2024)
  85. (JP) YOASOBI Japanese website: 『YOASOBI ASIA TOUR 2024-2025 “超現実|cho-genjitsu”』 韓国公演にて、NewJeansとAKMUのゲスト出演が決定!
  86. (KR) Naver: 뉴진스 첫 단독 여행 예능…10월 16일 SBS 첫 공개 (공식)
  87. Soompi: NewJeans Confirmed To Guest On "2 Days & 1 Night"
  88. Attention! New0을 위한 iPhone 14 Pro
  89. 뉴진스, 무신사 글로벌 앰버서더 발탁..."K-패션 뉴웨이브 기대"
  90. (KR) Naver: 뉴진스, 뭘 입어도 핫하네 "풋풋함 간직한 자연스러움"
  91. 다들 여기 Attention!! 2024 NEW 메가패스 티저 영상 대공개! (메가스터디X뉴진스)
  92. (KR) Star Daily News: 카린(CARIN), 새 얼굴로 ‘뉴진스’ 모델 발탁
  93. (KR) MoneyS: [단독] '글로벌 대세' 뉴진스, 맥도날드 모델 된다
  94. Soompi: NewJeans Selected As Global Ambassador For Levi’s
  95. (KR) Naver: 뉴진스, 코카-콜라 새 얼굴됐다
  96. (KR) Naver: 뉴진스, 스톤헨지 뮤즈 발탁
  97. (KR) Biz New Daily: 현대백화점면세점, 모델 ‘뉴진스’ 발탁… MZ세대 공략 드라이브
  98. (KR) SWAY: [단독] 캘빈클라인 새 모델 라인업...'뉴진스'와 '세븐틴' 민규 발탁
  99. (KR) Seoul FN: 롯데웰푸드, '뉴진스' 모델로 제로 브랜드 광고 온에어

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