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

A member of chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans tearfully testified to South Korean lawmakers Tuesday as part of an enquiry into workplace harassment, amid a boardroom drama over her super producer.

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.

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,

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.

South Korea’s K-pop industry has become a global juggernaut but domestically it is known for strict standards, controls on fledgling stars.