[Exclusive]Younha, Lawsuit Over 900 Million Won Settlement Begins: "Termination of Contract with Former Agency, No Impact on Activities" [Comprehensive]

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Singer Younha is currently pursuing a lawsuit against her agency, CinnainiNT, seeking termination of her exclusive contract and payment of approximately 900 million won in settlement. Although legal proceedings have only just begun, no obstacles to her activities are expected.

According to StarNews's investigation on the 26th, Younha filed a lawsuit against CinnainiNT on the 6th seeking confirmation of the non-existence of the exclusive contract and payment of settlement funds amounting to over 950 million won. The date for the first hearing following the filing of the complaint has not yet been set.

On the same day, Younha also filed an application for a preliminary injunction suspending the effect of the exclusive contract against CinnainiNT, and the court held a hearing on the 26th with both parties present.

Previously, Law Firm Ilro, which is handling Younha's legal representation, stated on this day, "Younha's side requested rectification of the long-standing issue of unpaid settlement funds, but as it was not fulfilled, they notified CinnainiNT of the termination of the exclusive contract in September 2026." Along with this, CinnainiNT also conveyed via official document that the effect of the termination would take place on September 14.

Since both parties have effectively agreed to terminate the contract, it is expected that legal disputes over the issue of unpaid settlement funds will continue through the main lawsuit after the preliminary injunction results are announced.

A source told StarNews, "Younha has not received her settlement funds for too long, which is why the lawsuit ultimately began."

Younha's side added, "Younha will continue her musical activities going forward," and "Other artists and employees under CinnainiNT are unrelated to this matter, so please refrain from speculative reporting."

Since her debut in 2006, Younha has showcased various genres such as ballads and rock, releasing numerous songs including "Password 486," "Waiting," and "I Broke Up with Him Today." Subsequently, Younha demonstrated a reverse chart success story with "Event Horizon" in 2022, winning the Korean Music Awards Song of the Year Noh Rae-sang-eul (수상) and drawing attention.

Following this, Younha marked her 20th anniversary of debut last year in 2024 by releasing her seventh studio album, "Growth Theory."

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