From NME · · 40s
NewJeans' contract lacks minor protections
NewJeans' record label contract reportedly omitted child safety clauses.
In brief
NewJeans' record label contract reportedly omitted child safety clauses. NewJeans' ADOR contract excluded minor protections like sleep rights and education. Originally reported by NME.
Contract dispute
NewJeans' record label contract reportedly lacked protections for minors.
Group's rise
NewJeans topped Billboard charts in 2023 after becoming second Korean girl group.
Contract terms
Members signed contracts aged 14-17 with ADOR excluding government template sections.
Omitted protections
Contracts omitted minor protections including right to education and mental health.
Label response
HYBE claims contracts legally protect artists and avoid cosmetic surgery.
Legal battle
Seoul court rejected NewJeans' 2025 contract termination appeal until 2029.
The key point
NewJeans' ADOR contract excluded minor protections like sleep rights and education.
