NewJeans Members Spotted in Public, Fans Express Suspicion

NewJeans sparks fresh controversy after members Hyein and Haerin were spotted in the US without the full group.

On June 27 (KST), a fan captured a video of Hyein and Haerin casually interacting in a public space, accompanied by people who appeared to be ADOR staff. This sighting reignited questions about NewJeans’ future and the absence of other members.

Hyein, Haerin, and Hanni were confirmed to have returned to ADOR and agreed to continue NewJeans activities. Yet, Hanni was missing from this US outing, and there has been no update from the label about Minji’s status.

Fans quickly reacted online, expressing confusion and concern over the missing members.

“As expected no update of minji and hanni i must say ador is just splitting the girls. But for me Newjeans will be always 5 and as fast as possible I wish they get out from that company.” — demira_fr☆ (@SamtenD54893)

“Hyein and Harin were seen in the US today… Hanni was not with them again” — raiden (@haerinflow)

“Is hanni locked in hybe’s dungeon because why she never out with them” — BLACKMAMBA (@THEOGBLACKMAMBA)

“Bro I wanna know what’s going on with minji and hanni so bad it’s not even funny..” — (@njzhoney)

“Haerin and Hyein in seen with ador staff again overseas. No Hanni, no Minji. I genuinely love these girls with all my heart. But I just can’t think of this working in any capacity. NewJeans is over until 2029. There’s no other way to see it.” — Daniela Marti (@Sancochogurl)

Fans also suspect this timing might be a strategic distraction by HYBE amid ongoing controversies.

“Patterns don’t lie. All these sightings are most likely by design.” — 1tokki (@juantokki)

“i don’t like how every sighting of hh always seems to be near or around court dates and i also don’t like how tokkis keep reposting videos that were completely taken without their consent or knowledge” — ⁷₂² (@kismetfiless)

“Why it’s always when we are close to a crucial date” — Minjitopia ᱬ Diaby (@aurora_diaby)

“all this chaos surrounding manon and a video of yet again, only haerin and hyein pops up. it seems like they do this everytime for damage control” — job centre ceo (@coolwithrai)

The split sighting has fueled speculation that ADOR may be preparing to move forward with only two members or is trying to create a narrative of division within NewJeans.

“I’m really convinced ador plans to only have them return with something ngl like this is the third time now..” — (@njzhoney)

“It seems like Hybe is pushing the makne line vs unnie line again, with the 3rd hearing on the way and the recent pr push of Dani “throwing M and H under the bus” they are definitely trying to paint it as if their bond is broken” — Anything NJZ ⚢ (@LoveStarzz1)

“Dani’s 3rd hearing on the way and they’re trying to push the same narrative again,trust what Dani’s lawyers said and stop interacting with those tweets.” — revi ✿ (@nwjnsour)