K-pop industry group pushes back on NYT report over artist contracts

A major K-pop industry association has criticized a recent New York Times report examining NewJeans’ exclusive contract, arguing that the article unfairly generalized a dispute involving one group into a broader indictment of the K-pop industry. The Korea Popmusic Industry Association said Monday that it was “deeply concerned” by the report, which analyzed the contract signed between NewJeans and Ador when the bandmates were minors. The association, whose members include major entertainment comp