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[주간 대중문화 이슈] Hyuna and Dawn break up / Son Ye-jin and Hyun-bin have a son / Lee Seung-gi contract termination notice

Kim Sae-ron’s ‘Drink Driving’, the exclusive contract with the agency ended

Here is a summary of the big issues that have happened in the world of pop culture this week.

◆ Lee Seung-gi, exclusive contract termination notice on ‘conflict settlement’ hook

Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi, who is in conflict with his agency Hook Entertainment (hereafter referred to as Hook), sent a notice to Hook to terminate his exclusive contract.

On the 1st, Lee Seung-gi’s side said, “It is true that Lee Seung-gi informed Hook about the termination of his exclusive contract on the same day.” According to a media report, Lee Seung-gi recently received a reply from Hook about the content certification, and Hook acknowledged the fact that the music material was not settled. In response, Lee Seung-gi’s side conveyed their intention to terminate the exclusive contract, saying that Hook had breached his obligations under the exclusive contract.

On the 15th of last month, Lee Seung-gi sent a proof of content to Hook to transparently disclose the details of the settlement through the law firm Pacific, and in the process, the issue of non-payment of music fee settlement became known to the public. . Lee Seung-gi’s side insisted that he had never been paid for music revenue since his debut.

Hook denied Lee Seung-gi’s claim, but later, a transcript of CEO Kwon Jin-young’s abusive language towards agency staff was released, and the controversy continued, such as raising suspicions of misuse of CEO Kwon’s corporate card. In response, CEO Kwon said, “I will take full responsibility for the disputes involving Lee Seung-gi, and I will not shirk my responsibility and dispose of my personal property so that I can take responsibility. “

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◆ Conflict with Chu and Blockberry

A conflict continues between Chew, who was kicked out of the group LOONA, and her agency, Blockberry Creative (hereafter referred to as Blockberry).

On the 28th of last month, Chuu posted on his Instagram story, “I have not been contacted or know anything about a series of situations, so I understand the situation. Obviously, I have never done any what an embarrassment to the supporters. “I will tell you once more,” he said. “Thank you for your concern and trust.”

Previously, on the 25th of last month, Blockberry said, “Recently, there have been reports of abuse of power, such as Chuu’s abusive language towards our staff, and after investigation, it turned out to be true, and the company representative apologizes and comforts the staff.” I decided to be expelled and leave,” he said. Later, on the 28th, through the official fancafe, he explained, “This is an explanation of Chuu’s changed status and the reason for his expulsion, not for the purpose of exposing his abuse of power.” It is the right of Chuu himself or the person who has been victimized”, “If there is something unfair about the relationship in question or if there is something you want to correct, it will be a matter that will have to’ the person in question reveals himself.”

Afterwards, staff and advertisers who worked with Chuu expressed their stance and supported Chuu. A mask company where Chuw worked as a model said on SNS, “Chuu did his best to show different sides of himself at the shooting site, Even in the long and difficult process, the bright and kind look of the staff shouted “Going on” leaves a pleasant memory that boosted the morale of everyone on set.”

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◆ Hyuna and Dawn, ending their 6 year relationship

Singers Hyuna and Dawn have broken up after dating for six years.

On the 30th of last month, Hyuna said on her SNS, “We broke up. We decided to stay as good friends and colleagues in the future.”

Hyuna and Dawn started dating in 2016 and started dating publicly in 2018 after admitting that they were dating. The two ended their contract with Cube Entertainment, the agency at the time, and later signed an exclusive contract with P Nation, led by Psy. After that, he released his solo audio source on the same day and released his first unit album in September.

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◆ Ye-jin’s son and Hyun-bin couple, son

Actors Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin became parents.

On the 28th of last month, an official from MS Team Entertainment, Son Ye-jin’s agency, said, “Son Ye-jin had a son on the 27th,” and “Mother and child are healthy.”

Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin formed a relationship by appearing together in the movie ‘Negotiation’ and the TV drama ‘Crash Landing on You’, and started dating publicly after ‘Crash Landing on You’.

After that, they got married on March 31, after a year and 2 months of public dating. Among them, in June, Son Ye-jin revealed the news of her pregnancy through her SNS, saying, “I’m going to tell you the careful and happy news. A new life has come to us.”

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◆ ‘Drinking and Driving’ Kim Sae-ron breaks up with her agency

Actress Kim Sae-ron, who caused controversy for drunk driving, has ended her exclusive contract with her agency.

On the 1st, the agency’s Gold Medal winner said, “We have decided not to renew the contract with Kim Sae-ron.”

Kim Sae-ron caused a drunk driving accident on May 18 at 8 am near Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. At that time, the blood alcohol level was 0.2%, which is the license revocation level. In addition, the accident caused a transformer failure and power outages to some nearby facilities and shops. The surrounding commercial area was also damaged, such as being unable to pay by card. Since then, Kim Sae-ron has dropped out of the project she was supposed to appear in and continues to suspend herself.

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