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, in a late-night press conference held on Thursday.

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

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

Chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans announced Thursday their decision to leave their label ADOR, accusing the company of "mistreatment". Band member Hanni said Thursday the group has "faced mistreatment,

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.

By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -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. ADOR said however the agreement between it and the band members "remains in full effect".

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.