This week, news big and small continued in the entertainment industry. As the week’s topic, the Sunghoon restaurant bad manners controversy, the lawsuit against Mokoent’s Kim Hee-jae, and the celebrity donation parade for flood damage drew attention.
1. Argument over bad manners at Sunghoon restaurant
Sunghoon’s broadcasting attitude was criticized by netizens. In the 29th episode of tvN’s ‘Restaurant in Line’, which aired on the 8th, Park Na-rae, Short-mouthed Sunnim, and Seong-hoon were drawn to the Hwanghak-dong Kimchi Steam Restaurant.
On this day, Sung Hoon showed dissatisfaction with the wait at the restaurant, and showed a reckless appearance on the broadcast, such as holding Park Narae’s arm or putting the camera down.
Also, he used tongs for grilling meat as chopsticks after grilling a lot of meat without saying anything in the restaurant. Not only that, he was sweating while eating, causing viewers to feel uncomfortable.
In response, Sung Hoon’s agency Stallion Entertainment explained, “I was trying to make it fun, so there was a part that was overdone. I’m sorry if the viewers felt uncomfortable.”
2. Lawsuit of Kim Hee-jae Mokoent
The legal case between Mokoent (Mountain Movement) and Kim Hee-jae continues. Kim Hee-jae’s team announced that Kim Hee-jae’s ‘Summer Joy’ 2022 will be held for free at Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Seoul at 1 pm and 6 pm on the 15th (Monday).
On the 9th, Mocoent said, “A company that has exclusive rights to Kim Hee-jae’s concert and fan meeting for one year from July 2022 to July 2023. Following the loss of contact about a day ago, the statement to’ the concert cancellation press has been consistent with not returning guarantees and lack of response He has also ignored the appeals of staff and agency on site, and is currently in civil and criminal litigation with Mokoent. After the end of the show, during the investigation by the court and the police, Kim Hee-jae and his agency Sky E&M announced that they would hold a solo concert using the word “free” he said.
He continued, “The Civil Tribunal has yet to decide that it is possible for Sky E&M to hold a solo performance for free without a set date. I can’t help but be surprised when it was announced that he would be holding a concert. I think I will ,” he said.
On the 12th, Mocoent announced, “Mountain Movement will file a lawsuit against Kim Hee-jae and his agency Sky E&M for the cancellation of the Chinese management contract and compensation for damages.”
Mokoent said, “We signed a third-party contract between Heejae Kim and Bliss Entertainment (currently Sky E&M) for exclusive control in Greater China, and paid a down payment of 100 million won in advance. Furthermore, they took on risk management tasks and Entrusted legal proceedings, and were very disappointed by the facts that were discovered when the contract had already been completed and the trust had been breached. However, Sky E&M ignored it and left it all to Mountain Movement,” he said.
“However, Mountain Movement tried to maintain the contractual relationship, but Sky E&M is going to file a claim for damages by first unilaterally breaking contact and expressing its intention to breach the contract.” Mokoent announced that he would proceed with sending a contract termination certificate, a request for a refund of the down payment, and a lawsuit for damages in consultation with a legal representative.
3. Parade of celebrity donations for flood damage
On the 9th, flood damage occurred in the central region due to heavy rain. Celebrity donations for the victims continue.
Yoo Jae-suk, Suzy, Psy, IU and the fandoms Yuena, Park Jae-beom, and Kim Hye-soo gave 100 million won.
Winner Kang Seung-yoon won 50 million, Kim Go-eun won 50 million, Han Ji-min won 50 million, GOT7 Park Jin-young won 30 million, Lee Mi-joo won 30 million, Arin won 20 million, Im Si won – wan won 20 million, Kang Tae-oh won 20 million, Park Seo-jin fancafe 2 won 10 million, Park Na-rae won 10 million, Yoo Byung-jae won 10 million, Yoon Se-ah won 10 million, Hong Soo – hyun 10 million won, etc.
At Hope Bridge, the National Disaster Relief Association plans to use the money for damage restoration, relief supplies, and housing assistance.
Reporter Hyojin Kim reporter@topstarnews.co.kr
