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".

Members of NewJeans, one of the most popular K-pop groups, said on Thursday that they were leaving their agency ADOR, a subsidiary of powerhouse label HYBE .

Hybe saw its share price drop by 7% after NewJeans announced plans to cut ties with the label over alleged mistreatment

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

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,

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.

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