Ador accuses the girl group of trying to sign new deals, while still under contract at the label.

The wild success of K-entertainment - from pop hits to mushy dramas - has been in the making for years.

The split is the latest in a year-long controversy that has involved a workplace harassment hearing.

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

The girl group are making waves by exposing their insecurities and challenging industry conventions.

The popular member of the chart-topping band spoke to South Korean lawmakers about her experiences

Hanni, a member of the girl band NewJeans, has previously raised concerns over workplace harassment.

Olly Quinn, who stars in the BBC TV show Made in Korea, says K-pop is "getting bigger every year".