NewJeans' Record Label Contract Reportedly Lacked Protections for Minors
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The legal dispute involving K-pop band Newjeans reveals exceptionally strict contract terms, according to information obtained by The New York Times.
[OSEN=Reporter Kang Seo-jeong] The Korea Popular Music Industry Association (KOMIA) expressed regret regarding the New York Times (NYT) recently obtaining and citing the contract of the girl group New Jeans in its report. On the 9th, KOMIA stated, “We express deep concern regarding the recent report by The New York Times (NYT) citing the exclusive contract of a specific K-pop artist,” adding, “This report concerns a contract conducted under the …
Companies challenge foreign reporting on minors' ties and advocate compliance with South Korean standards.
K-pop trade body says New York Times’ explosive reveal of NewJeans deal is a “one-sided and biased assessment”
Last week the New York Times exposed details about the 2022 contracts agreed between HYBE’s Ador agency and members of K-pop group NewJeans, prompting criticism of the K-pop business more generally. A South Korean industry trade group has now dubbed that report a “one-sided and biased assessment”
K-Pop biz pushes back after NewJeans contract details revealed
The fallout from K-Pop group NewJeans’ 2024 dispute with their management agency, Hybe subsidiary Ador, continues – even though the group ultimately lost their legal battle to end their contract with the company. The post is from Music Ally.
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