Haerin (NewJeans) attends an event of an international high-end beauty brand at Lotte Department Store Jamsil, Seoul (Korea) on September 7. This is the first time the female idol has appeared at an official event since returning to ADOR after a long dispute with her management company.
Haerin is currently the brand ambassador. The event also featured former figure skater Kim Yuna, actors Nam Joo Hyuk, Shin Ye Eun and Joy - a member of Red Velvet.
Haerin's appearance received attention because NewJeans had been absent from joint activities for a long time. This is also the first time the female singer has appeared before the media at a public event as a group member after returning to ADOR.
At the end of November 2024, all 5 NewJeans members announced the termination of their exclusive contract with ADOR. The company rejected this decision, affirming that the contract was still valid. The dispute between the two sides was later brought to court.
During the lawsuit, NewJeans once announced their activities under the name NJZ and sought to continue their career outside ADOR. However, the court issued measures to restrict the group's independent activities during the time the case was resolved.
At the end of 2025, the court ruled that the contract between NewJeans and ADOR is still valid. After that, the members successively discussed with the company about continuing to operate under ADOR's management.
Haerin is one of the members confirming her return to the company. Hanni and Hyein also continue to accompany ADOR, while the exchange process with Minji is longer.
Danielle's case went in a different direction. At the end of December 2025, ADOR announced the termination of its exclusive contract with the female singer. The company said it found it difficult for Danielle to continue accompanying ADOR and NewJeans.
After Danielle left the group, NewJeans switched to a 4-member lineup including Minji, Hanni, Haerin and Hyein. The group has not announced plans to release new products or the schedule to return to the stage.
In the past time, Haerin has mainly appeared through fashion activities and brand promotion. The event in Seoul on September 7th has therefore become one of her most notable public appearances since returning to ADOR.
However, Haerin's participation in a personal event does not have to announce NewJeans' comeback plan. Currently, ADOR has not announced a specific time for the group to return with a 4-member lineup.
