NewJeans contracts and K-pop industry controversy

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1. 28 Nov 2024Background

   NewJeans members announce they are terminating their Ador contracts

   At a Seoul press conference on 28 November 2024, NewJeans' five members said they would end their exclusive contracts with agency Ador over lost trust.

2. 21 Mar 2025Background

   Seoul court rules NewJeans contracts with Ador remain valid

   On 21 March 2025, the Seoul Central District Court granted Ador an injunction, finding NewJeans' exclusive contracts still in force.

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   5 Nov

   NewJeans contracts lacked schooling and sleep clauses, NYT report claims

   A New York Times report says NewJeans' contracts, signed as minors, lacked rights to education and sleep. Hybe and Ador deny it, and the debate is widening.