NewJeans minors' contracts waived sleep, rest rights – NYT report

A New York Times report reveals that Ador's contracts with NewJeans members, signed when they were minors aged 14-17, omitted rights to sleep, rest, and free choice, stripping child protections. This raises legal and ethical concerns about labor practices in the K-pop industry, potentially prompting regulatory scrutiny or litigation. The report is based on leaked contract details, with the label's response not yet detailed.

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