This article is part of our coverage of FIFTY FIFTY vs. ATTRAKT. You can read more and view the entire timeline here.
K-Pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY, who shocked everyone with one of the biggest contract disputes in K-Pop, has finally announced its first trial date.
Last December, ATTRAKT filed a lawsuit worth ₩13.0 billion KRW (about $ 9.41 million USD), against FIFTY FIFTY members Saena, Sio, Aran, and their parents.
The defendants have submitted responses to the complaint and confirmed the date for the first trial, August 29.
FIFTY FIFTY rose to fame for entering the Billboard Hot 100 chart 130 days after debuting with its hit song, “Cupid,” making it the record for the shortest period in K-Pop history.
However, not long after, the members announced through a legal representative that caused a stir in the industry.
On June 19, 2023, the Seoul Central District Court received a file for an injunction to suspend the exclusive contract with ATTRAKT.
Meanwhile, member Keena withdrew her appeal and returned to ATTRACKT.
Most recently, ATTRACT announced they had recruited four new members and are preparing for an album to make a comeback in September.
We went through difficult times where we had to stop everything due to unfortunate events. We have been holding private auditions to find new members. Fortunately, we were able to confirm four new members in April. The group will make start new as a five-member group including existing member Keena.
— ATTRAKT
Netizens did not have a positive response to the trial and hoped the former members would learn from the experience.
- “Hope you guys are ruined from generation to generation.”
- “What is this…I had interest because of their good vocal tones, but what happened.”
- “The goose that laid a golden egg has just ripped itself open.”
- “You chose to go to trial even though your future was so bright.”
- “Man….”
- “I truly don’t understand…I don’t even think the trial will end well..but even if it gets solved, what happens next? Who will want you guys?”
- “I wanted to hear Aran’s voice with a good song…”
- “I really loved Aran’s voice…”
- “Hwaiting to the CEO!”
- “Man what are they gonna do…”
- “I really loved Aran’s voice…why did they make this choice.”
- “You’re really going to get a taste of reality.”
- “Hwaiting to the CEO!”
What are your thoughts on the trial?
All 4 FIFTY FIFTY Members Have Filed A Lawsuit Against Their Agency ATTRAKT
Source: starnewskorea and instiz
