NewJeans

NewJeans
Image of NewJeans members dressed in black and white
NewJeans in 2023
From left to right: Hanni, Danielle, Minji, Hyein, Haerin
Background information
Also known asNJZ
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2022 (2022)–present
Labels
Members
  • Minji
  • Hanni
  • Haerin
  • Hyein
Past member(s)
  • Danielle
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NewJeans (Korean: 뉴진스), known as NJZ (엔제이지) from February to April 2025, is a South Korean girl group. They started on 22 July 2022. The group is made of four members: Minji, Hanni, Haerin and Hyein. In the past, Danielle was a member too. They make K-pop music under the label ADOR, a subsidiary of Hybe Corporation. They were formed by Min Hee-jin [en]. They are famous for their simple-girl image, for their 1990s–2000s inspired concept and for their R&B songs.

On 28 November 2024, the members said they were leaving their agency due to "mistreatment" and "workplace bullying". However, ADOR said it was false.

In March 2025, NJZ said they would take a break. In October 2025, Hyein and Haerin returned to ADOR.

On 29 December 2025, Danielle was kicked out of the group. On the same day, Hanni returned to ADOR.

Name

The group's name, NewJeans, is a reference to the idea that jeans are a timeless fashion item and to the group's desire to become timeless (like jeans). The name also sounds similar to "new genes", a reference to the fresh image of the group made of young members, but also to the new generation of K-pop music they make.

In February 2025, the group started using the name NJZ. In April 2025, the group stopped using the name NJZ.

Members

Discography

Extended plays

  • New Jeans (2022)
  • Get Up (2023)

Single albums

  • OMG (2023)
  • How Sweet (2024)

Remix albums

  • NJWMX (2023)

Promotional singles

Soundtrack appearances

Music videos

  • "Attention" (2022)
  • "Hype Boy" (intro) (2022)
  • "Hype Boy" (Minji version) (2022)
  • "Hype Boy" (Hanni version) (2022)
  • "Hype Boy" (Danielle & Haerin version) (2022)
  • "Hype Boy" (Hyein version) (2022)
  • "Hurt" (2022)
  • "Cookie" (2022)
  • "Ditto" (side A) (2022)
  • "Ditto" (side B) (2022)
  • "Hurt" (250 remix) (2022)
  • "OMG" (2023)
  • "Zero" (2023)
  • "New Jeans" (2023)
  • "Super Shy" (2023)
  • "Cool With You" (side A) (2023)
  • "Cool With You" & "Get Up" (side B) (2023)
  • "ETA" (2023)
  • "ASAP" (2023)
  • "Bubble Gum" (2024)
  • "How Sweet" (2024)
  • "Right Now" (2024)
  • "Supernatural" (Part.1) (2024)
  • "Supernatural" (Part.2) (2024)

References

  1. ↑ Benjamin, Jeff (2022-09-20). "Meet NewJeans: HYBE's Global Breakout Girl Group Where 'Everything Was Riding on Secrecy'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  2. ↑ "Members of K-pop group NewJeans say they are leaving agency after dispute". CNN Business. 2024-11-28. Archived from the original on 2024-11-29. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  3. ↑ Comerford, Ruth (2024-11-29). "K-Pop group NewJeans split from agency in mistreatment row". BBC News Online. Archived from the original on 2024-11-29. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  4. ↑ Yoon, So-yeon (2024-11-28). "'The contract still stands': ADOR refutes NewJeans' claims after press conference". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 2024-12-01. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  5. ↑ Butler, Gavin (2025-03-24). "NewJeans announce hiatus after setback in court battle". BBC News Online. Archived from the original on 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
  6. ↑ Dailey, Hannah (2025-11-12). "NewJeans Members to Return to ADOR Following Court Case Loss 'After Thoughtful Consideration'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2025-11-12. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  7. ↑ Hwang, You-mee (2025-12-29). "Ador terminates contract with NewJeans' Danielle". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 2025-12-29. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  8. ↑ Lee, Jung-joo. "Hanni returns while Minji remains in ongoing talks with the agency". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2025-12-31.
  9. ↑ Dong, Sun-hwa (2022-07-22). "'Attention': Hybe's girl group NewJeans arrives on K-pop scene". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  10. ↑ Shin, Min-hee (2022-07-22). "ADOR K-pop girl group by Min Hee-jin to be called NewJeans". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 2022-07-22. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  11. ↑ Holland, Oscar (2025-02-07). "K-pop act NewJeans unveils new identity — and a new name". CNN Style. Archived from the original on 2025-02-07. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  12. ↑ Kim, Ga-yeon (2025-12-01). "NewJeans Deletes NJZ Account, Fans Speculate Full-Group Comeback". The Chosun Ilbo. Archived from the original on 2025-12-29. Retrieved 2025-12-29.

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