Former NewJeans Member Danielle Hit With $31M Lawsuit

Hybe Corporation subsidiary Ador has taken legal action against former NewJeans member Danielle Marsh, an undisclosed family member, and former Ador head and NewJeans founder Min Hee-jin.

Backstory:

• This is the latest twist in a year-long dispute in which the K-pop group attempted to break its contract with Ador, alleging workplace hostility and creative sabotage.

• In October a South Korean court ruled the contract is valid until 2029.

• It was reported soon after that all five members would, as a result, return to the label.

Departure:

• On Monday it was announced Ador had terminated Marsh’s contract.

• Hybe confirmed to the BBC it is suing Marsh, one of her family members and Min Hee-jin for USD $31 million in damages and a contract break penalty.

• Ador alleges the family members and Min “bear significant responsibility” for the fallout between the agency and the group.

• It also claimed it was difficult to continue working with Marsh.

NewJeans’ future:

• Currently three members have returned to the label, Hanni, Haerin and Hyein.

• A fourth member, Minji, is still in negotiations.