Pre-Debut Interview Clips of NewJeans Unveiled on Their Third Anniversary
On July 22nd, NewJeans marked their 3rd anniversary since debuting on July 22nd, 2022, by dropping a special video titled “NewJeans Day: We Are NewJeans” on their official channel. The footage captured a heartfelt moment as the members lit candles on a cake to celebrate this milestone, sparking nostalgic feelings among fans.
In the video, each member shared their thoughts and memories. Haerin expressed a mix of surprise and anticipation about their journey so far:
"It doesn’t quite feel real yet. I think it’ll be very different to see people reacting to what we do." Haerin
Minji also spoke about their hopes for the future, focusing on connecting with the global audience:
"I really want to spread our music to the world as soon as possible. I want to show everyone what we’ve prepared. I hope people will watch us for a long, long time. If people listen to and watch NewJeans whenever they want, maybe that’s how they’ll keep watching us for a long time." Minji
The video didn’t just look back on the past year; it also took fans behind the scenes to a music video shoot from May 11th, 2022. The members reminisced about that day with genuine smiles and laughter. Hyein recalled her joy vividly:
"I was so happy dancing at the amusement park. That smile was genuine." Hyein
Hanni shared the challenges and fun of dancing outdoors for the first time:
"It was my first time dancing outside while following the camera, so it was tiring. But it felt like we were just having fun among ourselves, so I really enjoyed it. It was so fun that I forgot to call my parents and got scolded." Hanni
When asked about how they would like their fans and the public to perceive them, the members’ answer was down-to-earth and relatable:
"We want to be like close friends. We’re just people like everyone else, so we hope people will see us that way—as friends." NewJeans members
Fans responded strongly to the mix of old and new nostalgia, feeling both grateful and a bit melancholic. Many expressed how much they missed the group’s current activities, especially during the summer season. Some comments reflected the bittersweet feelings:
"It’s their 3rd anniversary, but we can’t see NewJeans—only old videos 😢"
"I don’t know which staff member uploaded this, but I’m both thankful and heartbroken."
"Spending the summer without NewJeans… I hope they return soon."
For those wanting to catch the full anniversary video and the behind-the-scenes moments, it’s available on their official channel, offering a warm reminder of how much NewJeans has grown over the past three years.