Chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans have said they are leaving their agency after accusing it of "mistreatment" and "manipulation". The five-member girl band announced their departure from Ador, a subsidiary of powerhouse label Hybe,

Chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans announced Thursday their decision to leave their label ADOR, accusing the company of "mistreatment".

Members of NewJeans, one of the most popular K-pop groups, said on Thursday that they were leaving their agency ADOR, a subsidiary of powerhouse label HYBE .

K-pop superstars NewJeans officially declared they plan to part ways with Hybe Co., in a dramatic step that could spark legal battles between the music powerhouse and the girl group.

K-Pop group NewJeans called an emergency press conference on November 28, and announced they are leaving their agency and management group ADOR, a subsidiary of entertainment group and label HYBE. The group blamed an “insincere attitude” for the contract termination,

K-pop group NewJeans has officially severed ties with ADOR, the agency under HYBE that also manages BTS, after issuing an ultimatum two weeks ago. The five members demanded changes or threatened to terminate their contract, citing mistreatment and concerns over the company’s management.

The announcement by the pop group soon started circulating on social media and NewJeans became one of the top trends on X.

Popular K-pop brand NewJeans left everyone shocked after they announced the official termination of their contract with ADOR. The K-pop band also dropped a hint about reuniting with former ADOR CEO Min Hee-Jin.

Hitmaking K-pop girl group NewJeans announced late Thursday that they are parting ways with their label, ADOR, the latest development in the ongoing dispute between the members' former boss and parent company HYBE.