'Dream High 2' Je Jak-sa (CEO), responds to Got7 Youngjae's accusation of unpaid appearance fees: "Will settle by June" [Full text]

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After Got7 member Youngjae pointed out the issue of unpaid appearance fees for 'Dream High 2', Je Jak-sa (CEO) announced that it would settle the outstanding payments by the end of this month.

Art One Company Kim Eun-ha (CEO) stated on the 10th, "We sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people due to the recent issue of unpaid appearance fees for the musical 'Dream High Season 2.' We deeply regret having disappointed the actors and staff who trusted us and created the stage together, as well as the many fans who have supported us."

It continued, "During the production of 'Dream High Season 2,' we encountered an unfortunate situation where appearance fee payments were delayed due to unexpected financial management difficulties. Nevertheless, as a responsible production company, we have made efforts from various angles to resolve the unpaid appearance fees."

He stated, "We have reached a smooth agreement with GOT7 member Youngjae's side to definitely complete the settlement process for the remaining unpaid fees by the end of this June. Prioritizing our promise to the actor, we pledge to finalize the settlement process within the agreed deadline."

It also added, "We convey our apologies and deep gratitude to all actors and staff who worked hard alongside us. Taking this incident as a painful lesson, we will take every precaution to prevent such issues from recurring in future production processes."

On the 9th, Youngjae posted a lengthy message on his SNS, saying, "It seems you said you would settle it by June 9, but it still hasn't been settled as of today."

Youngjae said, "By August, it will have been almost a year since it wasn't settled. How do you think people feel seeing this post when they haven't even received the appearance fees they are owed?" He appealed, "Please do not say that payments are being made by paying small amounts of the original amount due." He publicly criticized Art One Company, the production company, and the official account of CEO Kim Eun-ha using hashtags.

Youngjae previously sued the production company of the musical 'Dream High Season 2' in January. He appeared on the 'Dream High Season 2' stage from April to July last year but did not receive appearance fees even after the performances ended. Furthermore, news emerged that 'Dream High Season 3' would be produced even before the unpaid appearance fee issue was resolved, raising suspicions that the production company was using actors' appearance fees to cover other costs.

Youngjae entered the military in November last year and is currently serving as a social service agent.

Hello. This is Kim Eun-ha of Art Won Keom-peo-ni (CEO).

First, we sincerely apologize for causing concern to many people due to the recent issue of unpaid appearance fees for the musical 'Dream High Season 2.' We deeply regret having disappointed the actors and staff who trusted us and created the stage together, as well as the many fans who have supported us.

We encountered an unfortunate situation where appearance fee payments were delayed due to unexpected financial management difficulties during the production of 'Dream High Season 2.' Nevertheless, as a responsible production company, we have made efforts from various angles to resolve the unpaid appearance fees.

We have reached a smooth agreement with GOT7 member Youngjae's side to definitely complete the settlement process for the remaining unpaid fees by the end of this June. Prioritizing our promise to the actor, we pledge to finalize the settlement process within the agreed deadline.

We convey our apologies and deep gratitude to all actors and staff who worked hard alongside us. Taking this incident as a painful lesson, we will take every precaution to prevent such issues from recurring in future production processes.

Including 'Dream High Season 3,' which is currently in preparation, we will continue to strive to present more complete and moving performances to our audience in the future. We earnestly ask for your great support and interest in the actors participating this time, and we kindly request that you watch over us with a generous heart.

Signed, Kim Eun-ha of Art Won Keom-peo-ni (CEO).

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