In a press conference, the members of NewJeans said they're leaving their label, Ador — and may not be able to use their group name in the future

Chart-topping group NewJeans shocked the K-pop world with their announcement that they are quitting their label ADOR over what they described as "mistreatment".

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.

The five NewJeans members held a late-night press conference to announce their departure from the agency and said they would like to work with Min Hee-jin, ADOR's former chief who

The announcement comes after a months-long internal company dispute between the BTS agency and its subsidiary Ador, which manages NewJeans.

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,

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

NewJeans members accused Hybe’s sub-label ADOR of mistreating them and their staff and engaging in deliberate “miscommunications and manipulation.”