Chart-topping K-pop band NewJeans is losing one of its members in what is yet another twist in the group's bitter year-long feud with its record label. In 2024, the band announced that they were leaving their record agency Ador, alleging workplace harassment which Ador denied.

ADOR terminated the exclusive contract with Danielle, paving way for her exit from NewJeans. While the announcement left the K-pop industry shocked, several insiders claim there were specific reasons behind the label's decision,

NewJeans’ label Ador is suing member Danielle, one of her family members, and former label head Min Hee-jin for $31 million for breaking contract. The legal drama between K-pop sensation NewJeans and their label Ador takes another twist as the label sues one of the band’s members for breach of contract.