K-Pop Sensation NewJeans Terminates Contract With ADOR Over Alleged Mistreatment

The group cites breaches of trust and contract violations, while ADOR disputes the termination and insists the agreement remains valid.

NewJeans, one of K-pop's most successful groups, announced their departure from ADOR, citing mistreatment and manipulation by the agency.
The group alleges workplace harassment, deliberate miscommunication, and a lack of protection from ADOR, stating they can no longer work under such conditions.
ADOR claims the termination is invalid, asserting that the contract remains in effect and expressing willingness to resolve disputes through dialogue.
The announcement follows a months-long feud between HYBE, ADOR's parent company, and former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin, whom NewJeans has expressed a desire to continue working with.
HYBE's market value dropped by $423 million after the announcement, with analysts predicting a protracted legal battle over the contract and the group's name.