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.

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. The group has been caught in the middle of infighting between executives of the parent HYBE and ADOR's former chief executive who is the band's creative director.

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.

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

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,

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

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 .

Members of NewJeans will terminate their contracts with their agency ADOR, the members told reporters in an emergency press conference on Thursday night.