Sixteen years after debut, Girl’s Day are back in the same frame. On July 9, 2026, Hyeri shared a fresh full group photo on Instagram with the caption “Happy 16th Birthday, Girl’s Day,” instantly lighting up longtime fans’ feeds.
The image confirms that Sojin, Yura, Minah, and Hyeri still choose to appear together as Girl’s Day, even after years of separate careers. With the group on unofficial hiatus since their 2017 EP Everyday #5, the Girl’s Day 16th anniversary reunion is restarting talk of a possible full group comeback.
Hyeri’s 16th anniversary post brings Girl’s Day back together
Hyeri’s anniversary story went up on July 9, the exact date Girl’s Day debuted with Girl’s Day Party #1 in 2010. The photo shows all four members shoulder to shoulder in relaxed outfits, smiling and leaning into each other. Korean outlets described the mood as warm and affectionate, spotlighting their “unchanged friendship” 16 years in.
Coverage in Korea and abroad treated the shot as a full group reveal for the anniversary rather than four friends hanging out. That matters because every member is busy on her own, from Hyeri leading ENA’s new drama Dream for You to Sojin being introduced in articles as “Girl’s Day Sojin” while supporting her husband Lee Dong Ha’s hit series.
From hiatus to 2026: why this reunion feels different
Girl’s Day’s last release was the 2017 EP Everyday #5, and in 2019 the members left Dream T Entertainment while clarifying the group had not disbanded, but for a few years full group updates were rare. Since 2025, though, DAI5Y have watched a steady run of reunions build momentum. Key checkpoints include:
- July 5, 2025: café meetup for the 15th anniversary, with Hyeri writing “Girl’s Day forever” and thanking DAI5Y.
- July 2025: all four guests on Hyeri’s YouTube show Hyell’s Club for a 15th anniversary special.
- November 2025: Minah’s Bali wedding to actor On Joo-wan, joined by the other members.
- March 24, 2026: full group dinner shared by Minah on Instagram with the caption “Girl’s Day every day.”
- July 9, 2026: the new 16th anniversary full group photo on Hyeri’s Instagram story.
On r/kpop, the 16th anniversary made weekly round ups, with fans swapping favorite stages and music videos. Many are replaying “Expect(ation),” “Something,” “Darling,” and “Ring My Bell,” introducing newer K-pop listeners to a classic second generation girl group. Hyeri’s latest photo neatly crowns that wave of nostalgia.
Does the 16th anniversary reunion mean a Girl’s Day comeback?
For now, there is no official sign that the Girl’s Day 16th anniversary reunion is a comeback teaser. No label or member has announced new music, tour dates, or group promotions, and reports describe the gathering simply as an anniversary celebration. What the photo does confirm is that the door to future activities remains open.
Fans see hope in the pattern: repeated full group meetups, captions like “Girl’s Day forever” and “Girl’s Day every day,” and the fact that media still call them Girl’s Day members. A real comeback would require new project arrangements and time between acting schedules, but DAI5Y will be watching every post for the next hint.