SEOUL, July 22 -- NewJeans have resurfaced with a surprise release of new videos and photos to mark the group's fourth anniversary, but the long-awaited update has been overshadowed by the conspicuous absence of Danielle, reigniting fan backlash over the K-pop act's ongoing dispute with agency Ador.

Released late yesterday, the anniversary content features Minji, Hanni, Haerin and Hyein in a mix of solo and group videos and photos celebrating four years since NewJeans debuted on July 22, 2022.

While many fans welcomed the unexpected update after months without new group activities, others quickly rallied around the message that the group was incomplete without Danielle, who remains embroiled in a legal dispute with Ador.

"NewJeans is f...