{
  "id": 3439494,
  "title": "NewJeans' Haerin returns to spotlight in new Dior photos amid hiatus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/newjeans-haerin-returns-to-spotlight-in-new-dior-photos-amid-hiatus-3439494",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T06:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260826/newjeans-haerin-returns-to-spotlight-in-new-dior-photos-amid-hiatus"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NewJeans member Haerin has resurfaced in Dior's latest photographs, offering fans an unexpected look at her life during the group's extended break. The images, shared on NewJeans' official social media, depict Haerin wearing a gray jacket, a light-colored skirt, and showcasing her long wavy hair and bold makeup, presenting a notably more mature appearance compared to her youthful debut in 2022. The photos emphasize Haerin's enduring connection with Dior, a luxury fashion house where she has served as an ambassador since before NewJeans went on hiatus. Her appearance in these photos, which focus on perfume and floral arrangements from Dior, comes as fans have noticed her relative absence from the public eye since NewJeons suspended activities following a dispute with agency Ador. The release of these images suggests that Haerin's association with Dior, which began prior to NewJeans' hiatus, is still active. Born in 2006, Haerin recently turned 20. She has consistently garnered attention from K-pop enthusiasts for her unique features. In November 2024, NewJeans announced the termination of its exclusive contracts with Ador and subsequently ventured into independent activities.",
  "summary": "NewJeans member Haerin has offered fans a rare glimpse of herself amid the group's prolonged hiatus, appearing in new photos highlighting her continuing ties with luxury fashion house Dior. Several photos of Haerin were posted to NewJeans' official account Tuesday, showing the singer posing with perfume and flowers from Dior, for which she has served as an ambassador. Wearing a gray jacket paired…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "NewJeans' Haerin returns to spotlight in new Dior photos amid hiatus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/newjeans-haerin-returns-to-spotlight-in-new-dior-photos-amid-hiatus",
        "published": "2026-08-26T05:57:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}