Is NewJeans returning as a trio?

NewJeans × About group NewJeans NewJeans is a five-member girl group known for their fresh Y2K-inspired style, smooth vocals, and viral hits. Tap again to view profile → Close has begun preparations for a comeback, but without member Minji × Artist bio Minji Real name: Kim Min-jiPosition: Vocalist, Rapper, DancerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2004-05-07Birthplace: Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea Member of NewJeans. Minji is calm, reliable, and often seen as having a quiet leadership aura, with a steady and composed personality. Tap again to view profile → Close , raising questions about the group’s future lineup. Ador confirmed Tuesday that members Hyein × Artist bio Hyein Real name: Lee Hye-inPosition: Vocalist, MaknaeNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2008-04-21Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea Maknae of NewJeans. Hyein is mature for her age, confident on stage, and often gives off a cool, model-like image with a curious and thoughtful side. Tap again to view profile → Close , Haerin × Artist bio Haerin Real name: Kang Hae-rinPosition: Vocalist, DancerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2006-05-15Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Member of NewJeans. Tap again to view profile → Close and Hanni × Artist bio Hanni Real name: Phạm Ngọc HânPosition: Vocalist, DancerNationality: Vietnamese-AustralianBirthday: 2004-10-06Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia Member of NewJeans. Hanni is cheerful, expressive, and playful, known for her bright reactions and comfortable, friendly vibe. Tap again to view profile → Close recently traveled to Copenhagen for music production. Minji × Artist bio Minji Real name: Kim Min-jiPosition: Vocalist, Rapper, DancerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2004-05-07Birthplace: Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, South Korea Member of NewJeans. Minji is calm, reliable, and often seen as having a quiet leadership aura, with a steady and composed personality. Tap again to view profile → Close , however, was not part of the trip, fueling speculation that the group could return as a trio. The five-member group has been largely inactive following a prolonged legal dispute with its agency. In November 2024, the members notified Ador of contract ter