Haerin of NewJeans Reappears Amidst Dispute, Dentist Clinic Photos Spark Debate

Haerin of NewJeans finally spotted after months of silence.
Photos from a dental clinic stir excitement and privacy debate.
Fans express relief, concern, and endless love for her.

After a long period of silence, fans finally caught a glimpse of NewJeans member Haerin. On September 9, photos of her visiting a dental clinic spread across online communities. Her sudden appearance quickly stirred various reactions: some fans were relieved to see an update, while others questioned the ethics behind the release of such photos.

A Rare Appearance That Shook Fans

In the viral photos, Haerin looked simple yet elegant in a black one-piece dress paired with a white cardigan. Without any makeup, she still radiated her natural beauty and a more mature aura, quite different from her glamorous on-stage image. Interestingly, even while sitting in the patient’s chair, she took the time to sign an album for fans.

Many fans welcomed this moment with excitement, as if they had found a “missing cat” after a long wait.

“Finally we found our missing cat 🤣🐾”

“FINALLYY MY WIFE, MY GIRL”

“Finally you updated, my dear 😭😭”

“She’s so skinny :((( My baby, please be happy. I love you so much, Haerin, I love youuuu. I’m very drunk, I love you my little kitty.”

“THE THOUGHT OF THE DENTIST PREPARING THAT PIN UP BOOK FOR HAERIN TO SIGN A NIGHT BEFORE🤣”

These reactions reflect the deep longing fans feel for Haerin, especially during NewJeans’ hiatus caused by their ongoing legal dispute with their agency. However, not everyone was comfortable. Some netizens raised concerns about privacy violations, pointing out that taking and sharing such photos in a clinic setting was inappropriate.

“A picture from a private clinic? I’m happy to see her but that’s so unprofessional and invading her privacy in a private space.”

“Hmm idk if I like this photo… she’s at the dentist, I wouldn’t be comfortable if someone took a photo of me at a medical visit.”

These critical voices highlight the sensitive issue of professionalism and patient privacy, especially if the photos were taken without proper consent.

NewJeans’ Legal Struggles and Public Reactions

Haerin’s public sighting also reignited attention on NewJeans’ ongoing conflict with Adore. As previously reported, the group declared their exclusive contract with Adore void in November, citing loss of trust. However, the court granted Adore’s requests to maintain the validity of the contract, including banning the members from signing new advertisement deals. As a result, the group has been forced to suspend all activities.

A mediation hearing was already held last month, attended by Minji and Danielle, with another scheduled for September 11. Fans are left waiting anxiously for clarity on the group’s future.

In this hiatus, every small piece of news about the members has become a hot topic. That is why something as ordinary as Haerin’s dentist visit felt so meaningful to fans—yet also sparked debate about the boundaries of privacy for idols.

“New Haerin update after 1000 years 😭😭😭”

“I hope she’s happy and healthy 🥺”

At the same time, some negative voices resurfaced, attempting to drag old controversies back into the spotlight. One user wrote that Haerin was the only member worth forgiving, calling the others “bullies.” This immediately sparked backlash, with many fans defending Haerin and rejecting the attempt to use her as a shield in anti-fan narratives.

“Well Haerin wouldn’t forgive you and she doesn’t give a shit about you.”

“Leave Haerin alone you psycho.”

“U forgive her and what’s next do you want? Haerin and bunnies don’t need that hypocrisy from you.”

Haerin’s case highlights the dual nature of K-pop fandom: on one side, the deep longing that makes every tiny update feel invaluable, and on the other, the concern that idols’ privacy boundaries are often ignored. For fans, simply seeing Haerin smiling—even in a clinic photo—was enough to bring relief. But the discussions that followed also raise an important reminder: idols are humans who deserve safe, private spaces, even at something as routine as a dental visit.

This phenomenon also reflects the complicated position NewJeans is in—caught between legal disputes, fan anticipation, and constant public scrutiny. Whatever the outcome of the upcoming mediation, it is clear that fans are yearning for the day when they can see Haerin and her bandmates back on stage, rather than in leaked clinic snapshots.

Sources: Sports Chosun, Sports Seoul, Xport News, Daum