K-Pop Star Hanni Testifies on Workplace Harassment South Korea

Hanni, a member of NewJeans, shares emotional testimony about bullying and mistreatment by her agency, Hybe, at a parliamentary hearing.

Hanni, a 20-year-old Vietnamese-Australian singer, testified before South Korea's National Assembly about workplace harassment in the K-pop industry.
She recounted incidents where managers instructed others to ignore her and described a culture of disrespect from senior executives at Hybe.
The testimony is part of a broader conflict involving NewJeans and their former mentor, Min Hee-jin, who was ousted from her CEO position at ADOR, a Hybe subsidiary.
Current ADOR CEO Kim Ju-young acknowledged Hanni's claims but stated there was no evidence to support them, pledging to improve artist relations.
The hearing highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment of K-pop artists, who face intense pressure and scrutiny in the industry.