[Exclusive]Younha, mutual agreement to terminate contract with former agency… Lawsuit over 950 million won settlement proceeds as scheduled [Comprehensive]

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• Agency acknowledges termination at hearing… Preliminary injunction application withdrawn

Singer Younha withdrew her preliminary injunction application for the suspension of the exclusive contract with her agency, C-9 Entertainment, following a mutual agreement to terminate the contract.

According to StarNews investigation on the 3rd, it was confirmed that Younha withdrew her application for a preliminary injunction suspending the effect of the exclusive contract filed against C-9 Entertainment on the 2nd.

Previously, on October 6, Younha filed a lawsuit seeking confirmation of the non-existence of the exclusive contract and payment of settlement proceeds amounting to approximately 950 million won against C-9 Entertainment. On the same day, she also applied for a preliminary injunction suspending the effect of the exclusive contract against C-9 Entertainment.

Subsequently, a hearing was held on October 26 with both parties present. It was confirmed that C-9 Entertainment acknowledged the termination of the exclusive contract with Younha, leading to the withdrawal of Younha's preliminary injunction application.

Previously, Law Firm Ilro, which handles legal representation for Younha, stated on this day, "The Younha side requested rectification of the long-standing issue of unpaid settlement proceeds, but as it was not fulfilled, they notified C-9 Entertainment of the termination of the exclusive contract in September 2026." Along with this, C-9 Entertainment had also conveyed via official document that the effect of the termination occurred on September 14.

As a result, both parties are expected to continue legal disputes over whether settlement proceeds were unpaid through the main lawsuit. An official told StarNews, "The situation where Younha has not received her settlement proceeds for too long ultimately led to the initiation of the lawsuit," adding, "The lawsuit seeking confirmation of the non-existence of the exclusive contract was also filed for confirmation purposes, and subsequent litigation will primarily focus on matters related to settlement proceeds."

Meanwhile, Younha's side added, "Younha will continue her musical activities in the future," and "Other artists and employees under C-9 Entertainment are unrelated to this matter. We ask that you refrain from speculative reporting."

Subsequently, Younha herself stated, "In September last year, I terminated my exclusive contract with C-9. I plan to resolve several remaining issues within the procedures established by law," adding, "Although unpleasant events have occurred, I will sort things out one by one and come to meet you all. Thank you for waiting, and I will surely repay you with good music and performances. The artists and employees under C-9 are unrelated to this matter. We would appreciate your understanding of this point." Younha further added the note, "I am fine."

Since her debut in 2006, Younha has showcased various genres such as ballads and rock, releasing numerous songs including 'Password 486', 'Waiting', and 'We Broke Up Today.' Subsequently, Younha demonstrated a reverse chart success with 'Event Horizon' in 2022, winning the Song of the Year award at the Korean Music Awards, which drew attention.

Younha subsequently marked her 20th anniversary of debut in 2024 by releasing her seventh studio album, 'Growth Theory.'

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