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NewJeans Contracts Lacked Child Labor Protections
NewJeans' contracts omitted key child labor safeguards, sparking legal battles with HYBE.
In brief
NewJeans' contracts omitted key child labor safeguards, sparking legal battles with HYBE. NewJeans' contracts removed child labor protections, leading to legal action over alleged negligence. Originally reported by Pitchfork.
NewJeans' Contract Revolt
NewJeans challenged HYBE's K-pop practices after claiming significant negligence from their label.
Contract Changes Removed Protections
ADOR omitted education and health safeguards from NewJeans' contracts, signed when members were 14 to 17.
Brutal Training Regimes
Four of five NewJeans members dropped out of school after intense late-night rehearsals until 2 a.m.
Legal Action Over Contract Breach
ADOR sued Danielle Marsh for breach of contract after she refused work, costing $22 million.
Band Hiatus After Court Order
NewJeans paused activities following a Seoul court injunction against ADOR’s practices.
The essence
NewJeans' contracts removed child labor protections, leading to legal action over alleged negligence.
