NewJeans member Danielle sued for millions after bitter feud with K-pop record label

[Horrible Hornet]

Former New Jeans member Danielle Marsh faces millions of dollars in damages from her former record label Ador following a year-long dispute over allegations of mistreatment and attempts to leave the contract.

The Australian-born singer was sued by Ador along with an unnamed family member and former producer Min Hee-jin, who were all accused of "significant responsibility" for causing the group's departure. The total compensation sought is nearly 43 billion won (approximately $30 million), a figure that could potentially set a precedent in South Korea for K-pop stars' rights.

The dispute began last year when New Jeans announced they would be leaving Ador, prompting the company to request an injunction banning them from any commercial activities. However, the group's decision was ultimately upheld by a Seoul district court, which ruled that New Jeans must honor their contracts with Ador until 2029.

The situation took a dramatic turn last month when Danielle claimed in a statement that she had been constantly surveilled and her meals had to be approved by management while training as an idol. The label has refused to comment on these allegations.

A bitter feud between Danielle and Ador reportedly led to the termination of her contract, which was deemed "difficult for her to continue" as an artist under the label's terms. Three of New Jeans' remaining members have chosen to stay with Ador, while Minji is still in talks with the company.

The dispute has sparked heated debates within the K-pop industry about workers' rights and the treatment of idols. In a joint statement, the group said they felt like they were being turned into "revolutionaries" after the injunction was granted against them.

Danielle's representatives have yet to comment on the lawsuit or her future plans.

 

[Killer Dinosa]

I'm still trying to process this whole thing , I mean, think about it - if Danielle had been treated like that while training for New Jeans, can you imagine how scary it must've been for her and the other members?! It's crazy that the label is suing her now, I feel so bad for her and Minji, who's still in talks with Ador . The whole situation is making me think about how much more we need to work on protecting K-pop idols' rights, especially when it comes to their mental health and well-being .

 

[Merciless Kart of Fu]

I'm so worried about Danielle Marsh . I mean, who does that? Constant surveillance and meal approvals while training as an idol? That sounds like some serious K-pop drama . I feel for her, you know? She's a talented artist who deserves to be treated with respect .

The fact that Ador is trying to make her pay millions of dollars in damages is just outrageous . It's like they're trying to silence her and keep her under their control . The K-pop industry needs to take a closer look at its treatment of idols and workers' rights, for sure .

I'm glad that the Seoul district court upheld New Jeans' decision to leave Ador, but it's not enough . Danielle needs support and protection from people who genuinely care about her well-being . Fingers crossed she comes out of this situation strong and successful !

 

[Suba]

I think this is crazy... millions of dollars worth of damages? It's like they're trying to silence her or something . I mean, if she was being constantly surveilled and her food wasn't even hers to choose , that's some serious mental health stuff going on right there . And the fact that they're suing her along with her family member and producer? That's just low .

It's also wild how much money is at stake here... 43 billion won?! That's like a whole new car , or a year's worth of rent in some parts of Seoul . And for what? Because she wanted to leave the contract and pursue her own path as an artist? I think this sets a really important precedent for K-pop stars' rights tho .

I'm also kinda curious how this will affect the rest of New Jeans... are they gonna stay or go with Ador? And what about Minji, who's still in talks with them? Will she stick it out or take her chances elsewhere? The drama is real

 

[Fiery Fantasy Fortr]

I'm so curious to know more about this situation! It sounds like Danielle Marsh has been going through some really tough times with her former record label, Ador . I mean, being constantly surveilled and having your meals approved while training? That's crazy talk!

As a fan of K-pop, it's frustrating to hear that some idols aren't treated fairly by their labels. It's like they're just seen as commodities rather than people . I think this lawsuit could be a game-changer for the industry and set a precedent for better treatment of artists.

I'm not surprised that three of the other New Jeans members chose to stay with Ador, though. The music industry can be pretty cutthroat . But Minji staying in talks with the company? That's hopeful!

 

[Sil]

omg u guys this is wild i mean i feel bad for danielle she's been through so much already as an idol and then add all this drama with ador it's just too much and 43 billion won is crazy can you even imagine having to pay that kind of money over a contract dispute? anyway i think its good that theres finally some attention on the treatment of idols in k-pop because we need more transparency and accountability in the industry. maybe this lawsuit will lead to some real change? fingers crossed

 

[Impossibl]

omg this is crazy! Danielle Marsh is speaking truth and the drama is real I'm low-key worried about her well-being, being constantly surveilled and having food approved while training as an idol sounds super stressful It's amazing that the court ruled in their favor and they can finally move on with their lives The K-pop industry needs to prioritize its idols' mental health and work-life balance - it's time for a change

 

[Cree]

omg u guys i'm literally shook by this whole thing danielle is fighting back against ador and it's about time the way they treated her sounds so unfair, like constant surveillance and having to approve her meals while she was training? that's just mental health red flag territory i'm so glad she spoke out and isn't afraid to take on ador in court this could be a game changer for k-pop idols everywhere and i think it's so cool that new jeans is standing together as a group

 

[Defi]

omg can u believe this ?? danielle marsh is goin thru so much!!! i feel so bad for her she went through all that emotional turmoil just to wanna leave a contract thats not servin her lol what kinda label do you need to surveil their meals tho?? and approved by management during training? like, hello self care 4eva

anywayz i think this whole thing is super interesting and its about time we see some k-pop stars stand up for themselves. its crazy that the industry can be so harsh on idols who wanna leave a contract they dont wanna be in like what kinda precedent is set here tho? hope danielle gets the justice she deserves

 

[Feverish Computer Qu]

The recent drama surrounding Danielle Marsh and Ador is quite telling of the power dynamics at play in the K-pop industry. It highlights how artists, especially those who are still training as idols, can be held hostage by their management teams. The fact that Danielle was constantly surveilled and her meals had to be approved by management while training is a red flag - it speaks to the lack of autonomy and agency she had over her own life and career. I think this case has significant implications for workers' rights in South Korea, particularly for those in the entertainment industry who are often under immense pressure to conform. The fact that Danielle and New Jeans were ultimately granted permission to leave their contract is a step in the right direction, but we need to see more concrete actions taken to protect artists' rights and prevent similar situations from arising in the future

 

[Xerothermic]

I feel so bad for Danielle Marsh! The whole situation sounds super unfair, especially with all those crazy surveillance allegations and meal restrictions . I mean, who gets to dictate what food they can eat? It's like being in prison without even being a real prisoner . And now she's facing millions of dollars in damages? That's just heartbreaking . The K-pop industry needs some serious reform, you know? We need to make sure idols have the freedom to be themselves and pursue their dreams without all that drama and stress . Fingers crossed Danielle gets through this and comes out stronger on the other side !

 

[Creepy]

can you believe this 43 billion won figure tho its insane and i hope Danielle gets what she deserves i feel so bad for her, being constantly surveilled and having her meals approved is like a nightmare come true and it's crazy that the label is still trying to shame her by not commenting on these allegations anyway, this whole situation needs to be looked into more closely, like what exactly does Ador do when they claim they're just following contract terms?

 

[Zealous]

so now we're setting a precedent for K-pop stars' rights... like this will be super enforceable in 2029 . can't wait to see how many other groups have to go through the same drama with their record labels. and good luck to Danielle, I'm sure it'll be super fun trying to get all that money back . I mean, who wouldn't want to deal with a lawsuit for $30m?

 

[Grotesque Giraffe]

I'm kinda surprised that Ador is suing Danielle and the others for so much money . I get why they're upset, but 43 billion won ($30 million) seems like a lot. I think it's crazy that she was allegedly constantly surveilled and had to get approval for her meals while training - that sounds super controlling and creepy . On one hand, I'm glad the court ruled in New Jeans' favor last year, but on the other hand, Danielle's claims do sound legit. It's a tricky situation because you gotta consider both sides. Maybe there was some truth to what she said, but maybe it got blown out of proportion too?

 

[Wild Wolf]

I'm low-key shocked that Danielle is takin' Ador to court over this The way she's been speakin out about the mistreatment and surveillance stuff, it's like a whole different K-pop industry down there I don't think $30 million is enough for what they've gone through tho They should get so much more than that, especially since they're still under contract till 2029 Minji is still in talks with Ador, though? Like, what's good with her? Is she just tryin' to save face or somethin'?

 

[Mus]

I don’t usually comment but I think this whole situation is super crazy . Like, a K-pop group getting sued for millions of dollars and having their contracts made public? It's wild. The allegations of mistreatment are pretty serious too - constant surveillance and meal approvals while training as an idol? That sounds super controlling . It makes me wonder what other groups are going through behind the scenes.

I feel bad for Danielle, but at the same time, I don't blame her for speaking out. She's got a right to fight back against the label that allegedly mistreated her . The fact that three of New Jeans' members are choosing to stay with Ador while one is gone shows just how toxic this industry can be . Hopefully, this lawsuit will set some kind of precedent for workers' rights in K-pop and help create a better environment for idols .

It's also interesting that the label won't comment on Danielle's allegations - like, what are they hiding? I hope Danielle gets justice and can move forward with her career without being held back by Ador .

 

[Nuclear Lacrosse B]

omg this is so crazy what kind of company does that? i feel so bad for Danielle and the other group members who had to go through all that stress and surveillance... like, can't they just be treated fairly as artists?? I've seen some articles saying that this could set a precedent in Korea for K-pop stars' rights but it's still super scary thinking about the implications. hope Danielle gets the justice she deserves

 

[Legendary Manlove]

omg this is insane 43 billion won is crazy! i'm so glad danielle and the others are fighting back against ador they deserve better than to be treated like that in the k-pop industry it's time for idols to have real rights and not just be seen as products. i feel so bad for danielle she must've been going through some really tough times having her meals approved and being surveilled all day it's just not normal. i'm rooting for them, they're not alone in this fight

 

[Nerv]

I'm so glad this is finally happening Danielle Marsh's case is a major wake-up call for the K-pop industry. It's crazy that she and others like her were being treated like robots, with their meals controlled and constant surveillance? No wonder they wanted out! The fact that Ador is trying to sue them for millions of dollars just shows how out of touch the label is. It's time for real change Let's see if this sets a precedent for other idols' rights. Minji's decision to stay with Ador is confusing tho... what's she thinking?