K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label

BBC News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete December 30, 2025 at 12:03 AM

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K-pop group NewJeans is experiencing further turmoil after a year-long dispute with their record label, Ador. The conflict, which began with allegations of workplace harassment, initially resulted in a court ruling forcing the group to stay with Ador until 2029. Despite all five members agreeing to return in November, Ador announced on Monday the termination of Danielle Marsh's contract, effectively ending hopes for a full-group comeback. Ador also stated it would pursue legal action against former boss Min Hee-jin and a member of Marsh's family, blaming them for the fallout. The label claims the NewJeans members were exposed to misinformation, leading to misunderstandings. The future of the remaining members, Hanni and Minji, with Ador remains uncertain.

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Seoul 30% Hyein 40% Haerin 40% Hanni ×250% Minji ×250% Min Hee-jin 60% Danielle Marsh ×480% Ador ×890% NewJeans ×12100%

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