"Abuse and unfair treatment"Newzins→VCHA KGMA's 7 years are an old saying, the rebellion of the chick girl group
Dec 09, 2024
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In the past, there was a saying that the girl group's fate was divided starting from the end of the seven-year exclusive contract period, so 'Magical Seven Years'. Recently, however, 'cubic girl groups', less than three years after their debut, have notified them of the termination of their exclusive contracts, taking issue with the agency's abuse and unfair treatment.
Newzins declared that the exclusive contract was terminated as of Nov. 29 because the agency, Adore, violated the exclusive contract and did not even accept the request for correction. It is the first event in K-pop history in two years since its debut in 2022.
The members claimed that they would not be obliged to file a separate lawsuit, including an application for an injunction to suspend the validity of the exclusive contract, or to compensate for the penalty, but would like to be with former CEO Min Hee-jin afterwards because the contract was terminated for reasons attributable to Audor. He also said he would not give up on Newzins' name.
In response, Odor filed a lawsuit to confirm the validity of the exclusive contract, and related organizations such as the Yeonmae Cooperative and the Yeonje Cooperative also issued a statement saying that `Newzins' actions are an absurd claim that could destroy the foundation of K-pop.' Nevertheless, Newzins did not budge from its position to terminate the exclusive contract. The members countered that they treated the members and former CEO Min Hee-jin unfairly by shadowing them, harming them, spreading false information, and pressuring staff to help them with their schedules, saying, "It is irrational and inhumane to force them to work for another five years."
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VCHA is a six-member global girl group composed of KG, Lexi, Camilla, Kendall, Savannah, and Kayleigh selected through a joint survival audition A2K between JYP and Republic Records in the United States. They made their debut in January, but are on hiatus in March when Kayleigh suspended her activities due to health problems.
JYP was also furious. JYP requested discussion through legal representative after leaving the group's accommodation in May. Accordingly, the company has temporarily suspended VCHA's activity plan and has been discussing various solutions with KG's representatives. In this situation, KG is very sorry that it chose the method of litigation by unilaterally publishing false and exaggerated content to the outside world. This is causing great damage to the other members of VCHA and us. We plan to take all necessary measures to avoid further damage..." he declared.
Launching a girl group takes astronomical amounts of money, time, and effort. It means that not only the members but also all the employees of the company change their blood, sweat, and tears. Nevertheless, the K-pop industry is also tightening its tension as new girl groups, who have just debuted, often demand the termination of exclusive contracts, claiming only rights instead of obligations.
Reporter Baek Ji-eun silk781220@sportschosun.com
silk781220@sportschosun.com
