NewJeans debuted in July 2022 under , a subsidiary of HYBE (the company behind BTS), with five members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein . They were the brainchild of creative director Min Hee-jin , who moved away from typical K-pop polish for a nostalgic "girl-next-door" vibe reminiscent of the 90s and 2000s.
: By 2023, their EP Get Up reached number one on the US Billboard 200, and they were named one of the best-selling artists worldwide. The HYBE vs. Min Hee-jin Conflict (2024–2025) New Jeans
The story of is one of rapid global stardom followed by a high-stakes legal battle that shook the K-pop industry. Formation and Meteoric Rise (2022–2023) NewJeans debuted in July 2022 under , a