Disclaimer, I’m arguing against children being bound to almost decade long contracts, not the way Newjeans is attempting to leave Ador now. When the Newjeans members signed a 7 year long contract on July 21, 2022 until July 31 2029 the members were all underage. Hyein was 14, Haerin 16 (my year), Dani 17, Hanni 17 turning 18, and Minji 18. (Pretty sure this is right but do correct me if I’m wrong). I don’t know if their reason for wanting to terminate their contract is reasonable or not, we will see. However, should they even be in this position in the first place? Should children really be signed to almost decade long contracts (by their parents) in the first place? I think when you are signed to a contract when you are underage you should be allowed to terminate it or renegotiate it whenever you like (something like that). Obviously this creates complications but I don’t know. Anyway There is a reason we have protective laws for those underage, why? Well because we’ve determined that children are a vulnerable population, they lack a capacity to think reasonably. So why can they sign contracts such as these, I’m not to sure, but it seems immoral. So, I think, Newjeans are inherently correct. These contracts they signed when they were not legally adults that they can’t escape is in my opinion proof enough of mistreatment. This goes with every group. Maybe I’m wrong, I’d like to see justification for enslaving children to decade long contracts! submitted by /u/Living-Management-71 [link] [comments]