NewJeans’ Hanni reveals industry’s lack of artist rights during National Assembly testimony

> A larger human rights issue at not only HYBE but in the wider entertainment industry also surfaced during the audit, regarding working hours.
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> HYBE was named a leading workplace company by the Ministry of Employment and Labor this year, which provides tax cuts and other incentives to companies that offer its employees quality welfare benefits and a sound workplace environment.
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> **However, an employee died after working overtime at the company in September 2022. The incident was not classified as industrial accident. According to Rep. Jung Hye-kyung of the progressive Jinbo Party, an employee collapsed in the middle of the office while working and died even after they were transferred to a hospital.**
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> “The entertainment industry is notorious for overworking its staff under the pretense of ‘passion,’” Jung said. “HYBE should be providing the correct environment for people as a leader in the industry, but so many young people are having their dreams held hostage and pushed to the limit instead.”

While I acknowledge there are workplace politics at play here and nothing is what it seems. I don’t see how it benefits Hanni by speaking out about her own employer