[Exclusive]'Big Planet 2.1 billion won lawsuit': Lee Moo-jin to attend mediation session on October 14

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A court has scheduled a mediation session for October for the exclusive contract lawsuit filed by Lee Moo-jin, a singer from JTBC's 'Sing Again,' against his agency Big Planet Made Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as Big Planet).

According to StarNews, the 28th Civil Division (Da) of Seoul Central District Court had originally set August 27 for the judgment announcement in Lee Moo-jin's lawsuit seeking a declaration that the exclusive contract with Big Planet worth approximately 2.1 billion won is invalid, but has since cancelled that date and issued a decision to refer the case to mediation.

Referral to mediation is a procedure through which parties resolve their dispute through mutual understanding. The process involves reaching an agreement between both sides during the mediation session.

Following this, the court panel plans to hold the mediation session on October 14.

Lee Moo-jin notified Big Planet of contract termination in March and subsequently applied for a provisional injunction to suspend the exclusive contract's effect, claiming he "did not receive settlement payments for a certain period." Lee Moo-jin signed an exclusive contract with Big Planet in February 2022.

Big Planet is currently under the label One Hundred Label, operated by Cha Ga-won, chairman of PIAK Group, who was arrested on suspicion of fraud involving hundreds of billions of won. In addition to Lee Moo-jin, settlement payment issues have surfaced for several other artists under the agency. Previously, singer and actor Lee Seung-gi and girl group VIVIZ notified their contract termination, while nine members of The Boyz filed a lawsuit.

Lee Moo-jin's legal representative stated, "We have not received settlement payments corresponding to the second and third quarters of last year and the first quarter of this year," explaining that "although the contract termination has been notified and is effectively concluded, the lawsuit was filed to obtain an official judgment from the court." In response, Big Planet's representative said, "We have no objection to the claim regarding suspension of contract effect" and added, "We intend to accept Lee Moo-jin's request."

Subsequently, the Seoul Central District Court Civil Consolidated Division 50 granted Lee Moo-jin's application for a provisional injunction to suspend the exclusive contract's effect, ruling that "the exclusive contract between Lee Moo-jin and Big Planet shall remain suspended until the final judgment in the main lawsuit is announced." The court further stated that "Big Planet must not negotiate or conclude contracts with third parties, demand entertainment activities against Lee Moo-jin's will, or request activity bans from third parties."

Following this, Lee Moo-jin launched a new label called 'Question Mark' under comprehensive entertainment company Mound Media and signed an exclusive contract, announcing his fresh start. The label side expressed, "We are very pleased to have signed an exclusive contract with Lee Moo-jin," adding, "As an all-around artist possessing outstanding capabilities in various fields including songwriting, composition, and arrangement, as well as sincere vocals who delivers deep resonance to the public, we look forward to this partnership even more." They also stated, "We will provide full support so that Lee Moo-jin can continue to freely showcase his distinctive musical colors in the future."

Lee Moo-jin debuted in the entertainment industry in 2018 with the OST 'Walk' from the webtoon 'Goyang Voice.' He later appeared on JTBC's competition program 'Sing Again' in 2020, finishing third and gaining widespread public recognition. He has built his own musical world by releasing numerous hit songs including 'Traffic Light,' 'It's Snowing,' 'Episode,' and 'I Couldn't Find a Reason Not to Propose,' solidifying his position as an artist through consistent musical activities.

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