NewJeans members say they are leaving agency after dispute

HYBE

28/11/2024 12:46

By Ju-min Park
       SEOUL, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Members of NewJeans, one of
the most popular K-pop groups, said on Thursday that they were
leaving their agency ADOR, a subsidiary of powerhouse label HYBE
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    The group has been caught in the middle of infighting
between executives of the parent HYBE and ADOR's former chief
executive who is the band's creative director.
    The latest controversy in the K-pop scene has gripped South
Korea this year, with a blame game of accusations, audits and an
emotional press conference making headlines.
    The five members held a late-night press conference to
announce their departure from the agency and said they would
like to work with Min Hee-jin, the former chief who left ADOR.
    "Once we leave ADOR, we'll aim to proceed freely with the
activities that we really desire," said Danielle, one of the
members.
    "We really wish to be able to release new music for Bunnies,
next year, as soon as possible, whenever," she said, referring
to their fans. "We really hope that we have the opportunity to
meet you guys from all around the world."
    The members said they might not be able to use the band's
name once they terminated the contract with ADOR.

 (Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by William Maclean)
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