NewJeans: K-pop group loses legal battle against agency

A South Korean court rules that the act's contract with the label, which runs until 2029, is valid.

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A South Korean court on Tuesday ruled that the act's contract with the label, which runs until 2029, remains valid.

The group's five members - Hanni, Hyein, Haerin, Danielle and Minji - announced last year that they were unilaterally leaving the agency, citing mistreatment and manipulation.

The group has said it will appeal the ruling, according to local media reports.

NewJeans said it is "impossible to return to Ador" and continue their activities as normal, the reports said.