FIFTY FIFTY's side argued that ATTRAKT did not fulfill its contractual obligations, citing that the agency unilaterally tried to carry out activities despite the non-transparent payment settlement and members' health issues.
They said, "The members were greatly disappointed and frustrated when they saw that ATTRAKT did not listen to the members' voices and called it an 'extortion attempt by an outside force' even if it was an independent decision."
FIFTY FIFTY added, "After a thorough discussion with our parents, we came to raise the issue with the help of a legal representative. They are not listening, and the reason for the member's surgery was arbitrarily disclosed without consulting the parties."
"The four members didn't agree or keep quiet about things that weren't right. They made this decision without lies or external pressure. ATTRAKT should no longer damage the reputation of the FIFTY FIFTY members from now on."
Previously, FIFTY FIFTY's agency ATTRAKT filed a complaint with the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul against Ahn Seong-il, the CEO of 'The Givers,' and three others, accusing them of secretly buying the copyright of the hit song "Cupid." The Givers is a company that signed a service contract with ATTRAKT and performed project management and business.
The news instantly became a hot topic in South Korea, earning mixed reactions from Korean netizens. They commented:
- Aren't they just starting out? They're from small and medium-sized company too.
- They haven't held an event or even formed a fandom yet, so why?
- If you sue, it will take a long time. You won't be able to promote properly in the meantime, and you won't be able to properly promote with your group name.
- The oldest member is an '02... It's a pity that the kids got caught up in a fight between the adults...
- They don't even have a fandom yet, why are they rushing?
- If the idol didn't want the surgery to be disclosed, the agency was in the wrong too.
- Idols don't make much money from music releases. Most of them make money through goods and broadcasting tours. And even if the song is famous, your personal recognition will still be at a rock bottom.
- I'll only comment if both sides speak up, but for now, all I can say is why???
- It seems like the members are still young and don't know how the real world works.
- If this were the parents' decision, they are blocking their children's path. What will happen to their future life in the entertainment industry if they get swayed everytime there's temptation?
- STAYC, who made several hits, debuted at the end of 2020, but they said that they were only able to settle their debts in 2022.
- Settlement? How many teams get paid right after they debuted?
- Only the composer will get rich. What are they thinking?
- They say that they violated the contract, but there is no information on exactly what and how they violated it.
- I feel sorry for the CEO and employees of the agency.
- For idols who come from small and medium-sized company and no popular seniors, it's hard to get your first payment.
- I'm sure there's something more to the story, but...
- I feel bad for the company.
- I'm worried they will only disappear in history.
- Transparent settlement with just one song? I don't think they're breaking even yet.
- Didn't the CEO said he sold his own car just to get a good song for the group?
- I still like their songs, so I will support them.
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