Lee Moo-jin, cancellation of default judgment in 2.1 billion won exclusive contract lawsuit against Big Planet [★NEWSing]

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A default judgment in the lawsuit filed by singer Lee Moo-jin seeking confirmation that his exclusive contract with former agency Big Planet Made Entertainment (hereinafter "Big Planet") was invalid has been cancelled.

According to StarNews' verification on the 27th, the 28th Civil Division of Seoul Central District Court today cancelled the scheduled default judgment in Lee Moo-jin's lawsuit against Big Planet seeking confirmation that his exclusive contract worth approximately 21 billion won was invalid.

A default judgment is a procedure where, if the defendant fails to submit an answer within 30 days from the date of service of the complaint copy, the court may grant the plaintiff's claim without holding a separate trial.

It was previously reported that Lee Moo-jin's side requested a judgment without trial in the main lawsuit on the 3rd, citing the court's approval of an injunction to suspend the exclusive contract's effect as grounds. However, it appears the court cancelled the scheduled default judgment after Big Planet and Chairman Cha Ga-won submitted their answers regarding the claims and causes of action on the 26th.

The judge plans to proceed with future main lawsuit procedures after reviewing both parties' arguments.

Lee Moo-jin notified Big Planet in March of terminating his exclusive contract. He subsequently filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction to suspend the contract's effect, claiming he "did not receive settlement payments for a certain period." The amount of unpaid settlement is reported to be approximately 21 billion won.

Lee Moo-jin's side stated, "We did not receive settlement payments corresponding to the second and third quarters of last year and the first quarter of this year," adding, "Although we notified termination of the contract and the matter is effectively concluded, we filed the lawsuit to obtain an official court ruling." In response, Big Planet said, "We have no objection to the claim regarding suspension of the contract's effect" and "we intend to accept Lee Moo-jin's claims."

The judge approved Lee Moo-jin's application for an injunction to suspend his exclusive contract with Big Planet, ruling that "the validity of the exclusive contract signed between Lee Moo-jin and Big Planet shall be suspended until the main lawsuit judgment is issued." The court further emphasized that "Big Planet must not negotiate or sign contracts with third parties, demand entertainment activities against Lee Moo-jin's will, or request third parties to prohibit his activities."

Big Planet is a production company under the One Hundred Label, led by Chairman Cha Ga-won. Recent controversies over unpaid settlement payments for its artists have led to ongoing legal disputes. Previously, groups VIVIZ and The Boyz also had their applications for injunctions to suspend exclusive contracts with Big Planet approved.

Meanwhile, Lee Moo-jin announced a fresh start in July by signing an exclusive contract with a new label under Mound Media.

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