# NewJeans Contracts Lacked Child Labor Protections

> NewJeans' contracts omitted key child labor safeguards, sparking legal battles with HYBE.
- Title: NewJeans Contracts Lacked Child Labor Protections · Pitchfork
- Summary: NewJeans' contracts omitted key child labor safeguards, sparking legal battles with HYBE.
- Keywords: newjeans, hybe, ador, child labor, contracts, legal action, court order, music, Pitchfork
- Source: Pitchfork — https://pitchfork.com/story/newjeans-contracts-removed-key-protections-against-child-labor-violations
- Author: Jazz Monroe
- Published: 2026-11-05T17:18:02.584+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: newjeans, hybe, ador, child labor, contracts, legal action, court order, music, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

NewJeans' contracts removed child labor protections, leading to legal action over alleged negligence.