They accuse Warner Music of tampering.
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FIFTY FIFTYthe agency, ATTRACTIONtook legal action against WarnerMusic Koreaseeking damages worth approximately ₩20.0 billion KRW (approximately $14.5 million USD).
The lawsuit comes amid allegations that Warner Music Korea tampered with the group’s former members, attempting to remove them from their existing contract with the agency.
In a statement released on October 23, ATTRAKT revealed that they are seeking damages against the former CEO of Warner Music Korea Clayton Jin (Jin Seung Young) and current executive director Yoon Hyung Gentleman. The agency accuses the two of playing key roles in an illegal precontractual meeting, known as tampering, with the parents of former FIFTY FIFTY members earlier this year. ATTRAKT claims to have gathered substantial evidence from the meeting held at Warner Music Korea’s office on May 17, 2023.
The agency highlighted that these alleged actions severely disrupted the group’s activities and caused significant damage to their business. ATTRAKT is determined to hold both Jin and Yoon accountable, describing their involvement as a serious breach of trust.
CEO Jeon Hong Joon of ATTRAKT expressed frustration with the situation, condemning Warner Music Korea’s actions as an unacceptable attempt by a major global record label to exploit a smaller domestic agency. He hinted that the damages sought could increase beyond the initial request of KRW 20 billion, as the true extent of the financial loss is still being assessed.
Warner Music Korea responds to accusations of attempting to mock FIFTY FIFTY with an official statement
Last year, ATTRAKT expressed concerns about outside forces trying to influence the members of FIFTY FIFTY during a break from the group’s activities due to health issues. The agency has now confirmed that Warner Music Korea was the external party involved in these attempts.
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