What Does NewJeans' Legal Battle with Its Record Label Teach Us About K-Pop and Contracts?

NewJeans was the darling of the k-pop industry when the girl group declared their independence from their record label. The record label fought back, suing the group. What happened? Who won? And what can we learn about k-pop and contracts from this legal drama? Let's find out.

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Danielle and Minji leaving court on August 14, 2025, after a mediation attempt
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Min Hee-jin at Press Conference
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