K-pop group NewJeans has lost a legal battle to leave its record label Ador.
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.
