What Happened to NewJeans Hyein? ADOR Gives Update on K-Pop Star

NewJeans is preparing for their 2024 comeback with double singles “How Sweet ” and B-side track “Bubble Gum” in May. Before the music release, the label ADOR shared an update on member Hyein.

Min Hee Jin‘s girl group, NewJeans, also announced their fan meeting dates for this summer. After a series of single releases, the K-pop rookies will hold a fan concert at Bunnies Camp at Tokyo Dome on June 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. KST/ 6 a.m. ET. The concert will feature 24 tracks of the Daesang winners.

NewJeans: Is Hyein okay?

While NewJeans is ready for an eventful year, ADOR shared a major health update on Hyein. As per the music label, NewJeans Hyein will not participate in several comeback promotional activities due to an injury. The label noted: “Last month, HYEIN felt pain in the top of her foot during practice. She visited the hospital, where she underwent a thorough examination and discovered a microfracture in her foot.”

The statement revealed that medical professionals have advised Hyein “to minimize any movement that may put unnecessary strain on the affected area.” So, the 16-year-old member will not participate in most promotional activities. It also added: “For other scheduled appearances beyond music shows and performances, her participation will be adjusted flexibly based on her health and medical advice.”

Before NewJeans’ comeback, Hyein got her solo exposure through IU’s hit album, Winning. The K-pop singer is featured in one of her 2024 comeback album tracks, “Shh.” Before the collaboration, IU praised Hyein’s voice in her talk show, and IU’s Palette mentioned her stunning performance in the song “Get Up.”

Meanwhile, NewJeans will release their “How Sweet” and the B-side song “Bubble Gum” on May 24. Later, the group will release two more tracks, Super Natural” and “Right Now,” on June 21.

NewJeans also revealed a sneak peek of their upcoming fan meeting tracklist. The fan meeting will have six special solo performances and a twelve-track performance by the group. Yoasobi and Rina Sawayama, Japanese artists, will also be making guest appearances at the concert.