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KMCA Official Voices Concerns Over NewJeans’ Handling of Contract Dispute

KMCA Official Voices Concerns Over NewJeans' Handling of Contract Dispute

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A Korea Music Content Association (KMCA) official has expressed concerns about NewJeans’ public statements regarding their contract dispute with ADOR, suggesting the group’s actions could negatively influence young people and harm the K-pop industry’s reputation. This comes amidst escalating tensions between the group, their former agency, and HYBE Labels.

Concerns About NewJeans’ Understanding of the Business

The KMCA official stated that NewJeans seems to lack a basic understanding of business contracts, specifically differentiating between a performance bond agreement and an investment contract. The official expressed worry that the group’s public statements, particularly their claims about their contract termination and soliciting ideas for a new group name, might mislead young people unfamiliar with professional business practices. “Their ongoing public statements raise concerns about their potential negative influence on young people with no experience in the professional world,” the official commented. The official also suggested that these actions could be perceived as an attempt to sway public opinion.

Criticism of Min Hee Jin and Public Dispute Resolution

The KMCA official also criticized Min Hee Jin’s handling of the situation, stating that if she truly wanted to protect NewJeans, she should have discouraged them from speaking out publicly. The official also emphasized that business conflicts should be resolved through legal means, not through public forums and press conferences, as these approaches damage both the artist’s image and the K-pop industry as a whole. “Conflicts are inevitable in business. They should be resolved through legal means, not through public forums and press conferences, as these approaches damage both the artist’s image and the K-pop industry as a whole,” the official said.

Impact on K-pop Investment and Tampering Allegations

The KMCA official raised concerns that the “NewJeans scandal” could deter future investments in K-pop, explaining that if contracts can be terminated by unilateral notification, investors would be hesitant to commit to such an unstable industry. The official also addressed the tampering allegations, mentioning the reported meeting between ‘A’ (the uncle of a NewJeans member), Min Hee Jin, and ‘B’ (the owner of DAVOLINK). While these reports have fueled the accusations, proving tampering under current laws remains difficult. The official stated, “At its core, the NewJeans scandal is also about money.” They also analyzed the dynamics between NewJeans and Min Hee Jin, suggesting that the group’s actions are driven by emotional ties rather than business logic.

Netizen Reactions

Despite the KMCA official’s statements, many netizens have expressed skepticism, accusing HYBE of media manipulation. Comments on the TV Daily article include accusations of HYBE’s constant “media play,” criticism of the company’s past actions, and support for Min Hee Jin and NewJeans. Some netizens questioned the KMCA’s stance, asking, “How is it that there isn’t a single organization that stands up for the artists? This is shameful, not something a developed country would do. They should seriously reflect.”

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Source: TV Daily, news.nate.com


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