NewJeans tell BBC why they spoke out | BBC News

"It took a huge amount of courage to speak out.”

The BBC did two interviews with NewJeans, before and after a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label, in a case that rocked the K-pop industry.

NewJeans made a decision in November to part ways with Ador, the label that launched them. Hanni, Hyein, Haerin, Danielle, and Minji’s move caught the attention of South Korea and fans worldwide.

They alleged mistreatment, workplace harassment and an attempt to "undermine their careers", which Ador denies. It sued to enforce their seven-year contract, which is set to expire in 2029, and sought an injunction against any commercial activities by the group.

On Friday, a South Korean court granted it, ordering NewJeans to stop all "independent" activities, including song releases and advertising deals, while the case was still under way. NewJeans has since challenged the injunction in court.

Friday’s ruling was a "shock", the group told the BBC.

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