Hanni, one of the members of NewJeans, narrated in a parliamentary committee that her company tried to sabotage her career due to rivalry among executives. Hanni broke down in front of South Korean politicians.

A member of the chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans has tearfully testified to South Korean lawmakers as part of an enquiry into workplace harassment. Hanni, who is 20 years old, alleged that the entertainment agency Hybe had deliberately undermined her band, and accused senior managers of deliberately ignoring her.

NewJeans' Hanni and ADOR CEO Ju Young Kim spoke about bullying and harassment in a rare public and candid moment for the K-pop industry and HYBE.

K-pop star Hanni, a member of the group NewJeans, made an emotional appeal on Tuesday for young artists to be treated better in the multi-billion dollar industry, as she relayed her experience of workplace bullying during a parliamentary hearing.

The appearance by Hanni, a member of NewJeans, was eagerly awaited, but she offered few revelations about her famously regimented industry.

K-pop star Hanni appeals for young artiststo be treated better at a parliamentary hearing:: Hanni Pham, NewJeans member“I know it's not going to solve all the problems in the world, but if we just respect each other,