Distorting evidence and going underwater... 'Left for just two weeks' Singer A files criminal complaint against agency for lawsuit fraud [Star Issue]

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A rookie female singer, known as Singer A, who filed a petition to suspend the validity of her exclusive contract with her agency less than a month after debut, has drawn shock over her words and actions during the conflict with her agency. While Singer A alleged that the agency engaged in unfair contract extensions, delayed her debut, raised issues regarding financial settlements, and used abusive language and coercion, the court rejected all these claims.

The 50th Civil Division of Seoul Central District Court (Presiding Judge Lee Sang-hoon) ruled on the 4th to dismiss Singer A's petition to suspend the validity of her exclusive contract with her agency and ordered her to bear all litigation costs. Since Singer A did not file an objection, the dismissal decision became final on the 12th.

In its ruling, the court stated that "there is insufficient evidence or factual basis for the contract violations and breakdown of trust relationships claimed by Singer A," adding that "the evidence submitted by Singer A was selectively extracted from conversations with her agency, distorted, maliciously edited to include past dialogues unrelated to the case, and then pieced together before submission."

Regarding Singer A's claims about financial settlements, the court noted that "the agency shared settlement details prior to debut, provided monthly settlement statements and detailed breakdowns after debut, and the cost items listed in the settlement statements were legitimate entries based on contract execution records."

According to StarNews' investigation, Singer A released her debut album in February but refused activities less than a month later, in March, and left without authorization. She then cut off contact with her agency, suddenly sent a formal notice of contract termination through legal counsel in April, and filed for an injunction lawsuit in May.

Singer A, known for her unique charm characteristic of the Z generation, aimed to express the sensibilities of her generation musically by releasing a single in February. The single attracted high expectations with the involvement of leading producers, engineers, and creative directors from the K-pop new wave, and she was selected as Spotify's main cover artist immediately after debut, gaining attention as a next-generation R&B rookie.

It was somewhat shocking that Singer A, who had just begun to establish her presence as a promising artist, took such actions against her agency.

According to the court ruling on the dismissal of Singer A's petition to suspend the validity of her exclusive contract obtained by StarNews, Singer A claimed that her agency delayed her debut and that So Sok-sa (CEO) used abusive language toward her and forced her to reduce her weight to 43 kilograms. Additionally, she alleged that the agency repeatedly prevented her from receiving psychiatric treatment without consent.

However, it was determined that Singer A's own multiple plastic surgeries contributed to the delay in her debut. The court pointed out that "there is no reason to conclude that the agency delayed Singer A's debut without reasonable cause. There were also aspects where the agency judged that Singer A lacked the ability to perform entertainment activities, which contributed to the delayed debut."

Furthermore, when Singer A became unreachable due to influenza on a day with scheduled official events, her staff member visited her studio apartment using a password shared in advance out of concern for her well-being. Singer A claimed this was an unauthorized intrusion and violation of privacy, but the court did not accept this argument.

Additionally, while Singer A claimed she suffered from stomach spasms due to being forced to diet by her agency, it was reported that the spasms occurred prior to signing the exclusive contract and were maliciously presented with a distorted timeline. Instead, it is known that the agency advised stopping the use of Mounjaro for health reasons. Moreover, Singer A claimed that when the agency suggested TikTok live streaming as part of marketing efforts to secure fans in Southeast Asia, they intended to reduce her status to that of a TikToker; however, this claim was also dismissed.

Singer A's allegations of abusive language from her agency were revealed to have arisen during discussions where critical remarks were made rather than actual abuse or insults.

Meanwhile, StarNews attempted to contact Singer A for her statement on these matters but could not reach her. Investigation results indicate that after the dismissal ruling, Singer A has continued to cut off contact despite the agency's legitimate requests for her return. The agency requested mediation through the Korea Entertainment Producers Association (hereinafter referred to as KEPA) in an effort to resolve the situation amicably, but Singer A ignored even the association's summons and remained unresponsive throughout.

The agency is reportedly continuing to request amicable resolution of the conflict and Singer A's return through repeated formal notices. The agency has persistently urged Singer A to return diligently while also considering criminal complaints against her for filing a lawsuit based on false evidence and distorted claims, including allegations of fraud in litigation. Additionally, they are reviewing procedures for criminal charges related to theft and misappropriation of property after unauthorized removal of high-value items from the agency's premises by Singer A.

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*This content was translated by AI.