Conti: "Yoo Jun-won is in a lawsuit for damages against Funky Studio... 'Activity Ban' is incomprehensible" [Full Text]

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Yoo Jun-won, who has been in conflict with Funky Studio, the production company of MBC's "Fantasy Boys - After School Heartbeat Season 2" (hereinafter "Fantasy Boys"), shared his thoughts on starting anew with a new agency.

Conti Inc. stated on the 5th, "Currently, Yoo Jun-won is engaged in a lawsuit for damages against Funky Studio. To clarify the exact facts, a dispute arose during the exclusive contract negotiation process between Yoo Jun-won and Funky Studio regarding a supplementary agreement to deduct fixed labor costs for 17 people over five years, leading to a final breakdown. Consequently, Funky Studio filed a claim for damages."

It further stated, "A lawsuit for damages is a procedure to dispute financial losses and cannot be used as a means to prohibit the artist's activities themselves. It is an argument that is difficult to understand from a common-sense perspective to demand that all activities be halted and even challenges be avoided simply because a damages lawsuit is underway. As the party involved, we cannot help but question whether Funky Studio wants damages or whether they want Yoo Jun-won to refrain from any activities."

Conti added, "For the past three years, Yoo Jun-won has diligently pursued the lawsuit without signing a contract with, or even negotiating with, a single agency. If the common morality is to tell a young man who has nurtured his dream of becoming an idol since his teens to do nothing until the lawsuit ends, we cannot help but ask whether that common morality stands above the law. No one has the right to infringe upon an individual's right to work."

Recently, Yoo Jun-won posted on his Instagram, "For the past three years, there were many days when I wanted to speak but could not. All I could do was endure, and the time I had to bear alone was much longer than I expected. Nevertheless, I did not stop. I met members to run with a company that will genuinely support me. This is my second challenge. Thinking of those who have always believed in me, I am preparing so as not to be ashamed." He also stated, "Regarding parts that have been reported differently from the facts, we will respond calmly and legally."

Yoo Jun-won was scheduled to debut as a member of the group Fantasy Boys after securing first place in the final of MBC's "Fantasy Boys," which concluded in 2023. However, just before the debut, Funky Studio, which was in charge of management, claimed that Yoo Jun-won had left the team without permission, leading to a legal conflict. Subsequently, Fantasy Boys debuted with 11 members, excluding Yoo Jun-won.

Among these developments, on the 4th, the Conti side announced, "We signed an exclusive contract with Yoo Jun-won last March. Yoo Jun-won is scheduled to debut as a member of our boy group, which is currently preparing for launch."

However, the Funky Studio side responded, "We recommended a smooth agreement, but Yoo Jun-won has maintained his previous stance. We deeply regret that, with the final judgment approaching in July, he unilaterally disclosed the signing of a contract with a new agency and activity plans, and distributed related materials."

Hello. This is Conti Inc.

We are providing an additional statement from our company regarding the issues surrounding Yoo Jun-won.

Currently, Yoo Jun-won is engaged in a lawsuit for damages against Funky Studio. To clarify the exact facts, a dispute arose during the exclusive contract negotiation process between Yoo Jun-won and Funky Studio regarding a supplementary agreement to deduct fixed labor costs for 17 people over five years, leading to a final breakdown. Consequently, Funky Studio filed a claim for damages.

A lawsuit for damages is a procedure to dispute financial losses and cannot be used as a means to prohibit the artist's activities themselves. It is an argument that is difficult to understand from a common-sense perspective to demand that all activities be halted and even challenges be avoided simply because a damages lawsuit is underway. As the party involved, we cannot help but question whether Funky Studio wants damages or whether they want Yoo Jun-won to refrain from any activities.

For the past three years, Yoo Jun-won has diligently pursued the lawsuit without signing a contract with, or even negotiating with, a single agency. If the common morality is to tell a young man who has nurtured his dream of becoming an idol since his teens to do nothing until the lawsuit ends, we cannot help but ask whether that common morality stands above the law. No one has the right to infringe upon an individual's right to work.

We sincerely apologize for causing fatigue to Yoo Jun-won due to the legal dispute with Funky Studio over a long period. We kindly ask for your warm support so that Yoo Jun-won can protect his rights and devote his best efforts to new activities.

Finally, it is our natural duty as an agency to protect the artist's legitimate activities. Our company will not only support Yoo Jun-won in carrying out normal entertainment activities in the future but also take every precaution to prevent such damages from occurring again.

Thank you.

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