Hanni, NewJeans

NewJeans Member Hanni's Bullying Case Dismissed By Korean Employment Ministry: ‘Difficult to Regard Her as a Worker'
Th case filed by the singer's fans came after Hanni said that a rival K-pop group's manager instructed their acts to "ignore" her at HYBE HQ in Seoul.
NewJeans member Hanni’s bullying case dismissed by labour office because she's not regarded as a worker
The decision has drawn further criticisms on an industry that is known for punishing schedules and immense competition.
NewJeans Hanni's workplace harassment claims rejected
20 Nov - A month after she testified on workplace harassment in front of the Labour Committee of South Korea's National Assembly, NewJeans' Hanni was told that she is ineligible for workplace harassment protections provided by the Labour Standards Act.
NewJeans Hanni's Workplace Bullying Case CLOSED, Ruling Says She's NOT Employee Of ADOR. Deets Inside
The Ministry of Employment and Labor has closed the workplace bullying case of NewJeans member Hanni stating that she does not qualify as an ADOR employee under the law. The K-pop idol had alleged that the manager of ILLIT had instructed its members to "ignore" her within the HYBE's headquarters in Seoul.
Workplace harassment case involving NewJeans' Hanni dismissed on technicality
The Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor has dismissed on a technicality the workplace harassment claims involving NewJeans member Hanni. According to an article by Korea Herald on Wednesday, the ministry ruled that the protections under the Labor Standards Act does not apply to Hanni.
South Korea says K-pop stars aren't classed as workers and don't get labor rights
South Korea dismissed a workplace harassment case involving K-pop star Hanni, saying the singer was not legally classified as ...
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NewJeans producer Min Hee Jin quits after legal dispute with BTS agency HYBE
Min Hee Jin, the super producer behind the chart-topping girl group NewJeans, has quit her label ADOR, a subsidiary of HYBE.
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NewJeans’ Hanni re-debuts blonde hair at 2024 KGMA
Hanni re-debuts blonde hair at 2024 Korea Grand Music Awards as NewJeans thanks Min Hee Jin for Best Artist win.
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
There are currently no specific laws in South Korea that provide protections for the working rights of celebrities or artists ...
Should K-pop stars be classified as workers?
A recent decision by the Ministry of Employment and Labor dismissing NewJeans member Hanni's workplace harassment claims ...
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Min Hee-jin resigns as director of HYBE’s Ador label, as NewJeans threaten to walk away
In a letter circulated to media, Min said she plans to hold HYBE accountable for what she called “illegal activities.” ...
Min Hee-jin, star producer of K-pop girl group NewJeans, quits after legal spat with BTS agency
Meanwhile, the labour ministry dismissed workplace harassment claims by NewJeans member Hanni. Read more at straitstimes.com.