FIFTY FIFTY Reportedly In Danger Of Being Blacklisted From Industry — “Cupid” Royalties Withheld
Two of K-Pop’s most influential industry associations vowed support for ATTRAKT CEO Jeon Hong Joon.
According to a July 18 SBS News report, the Korean Music Copyright Association has decided to withhold the royalties from FIFTY FIFTY‘s hit song “Cupid.”
The decision was made due to ongoing allegations claiming The Givers CEO, Ahn Sung Il, had illegally obtained the copyrights to the song.
In case of a copyright dispute, we withhold the royalties.
— Korean Music Copyright Association
On the same day, Korean media outlets reported that the group was in danger of being blacklisted from the industry after the Korean Entertainment Management Association, one of the most influential industry associations, also voiced its support for ATTRAKT. In a statement, the association expressed regret at FIFTY FIFTY’s label feud while touting Jeon Hong Joon’s accomplishments.
We feel regretful about FIFTY FIFTY’s current situation. We hope the two sides are able to quickly come to terms.
Jeon Hong Joon is known in the industry as diligent, creative, and capable. He is regarded as an industry role model for discovering FIFTY FIFTY, who, through hard work, was able to chart on Billboard and once again shine a spotlight on K-Pop.
— Korean Entertainment Management Association
The management association then urged FIFTY FIFTY members to return to ATTRAKT.
We hope that the entertainment industry does not follow logic based on money, and through rational structure and measures to improve the industry, we will work towards preventing further unsavory incidents from occurring. We hope that ATTRAKT and FIFTY FIFTYY are able to come to an agreement and for the group to quickly return to the label.
— Korean Entertainment Management Association
Meanwhile, Dispatch recently revealed that “Cupid” producer Ahn Sung Il had forged signatures to steal copyright ownership of “Cupid.” Read more in the link below.
