Vibe‘s agency, Major 9, announced that they will be taking legal action against Park Kyung for accusing the R&B duo of manipulating music charts.
Park Kyung’s agency responded back claiming that they will be hiring a lawyer to protect Park Kyung and fight back against the lawsuit.
…our agency has a responsibility in protecting Park Kyung as he is one of our artists. Therefore, if we receive any lawsuits against Park Kyung, we plan to hire a lawyer and fight back.
— Seven Seasons
They hope that no matter who’s at fault with this case, the real truth behind the music charts industry can be revealed to put rumors and accusations to rest.
Through this case, we hope that the truth to the rumors about the current music industry and charts be revealed, so that it can put an end to everyone’s accusations and suspicions that lead to everyone becoming victims.
— Seven Seasons
Park Kyung previously tweeted a list of names, accusing them of using sajaegi (method of manipulating data for music charts) in order to rank high on various music charts.
Vibe, a veteran R&B duo, was one of the names listed. Yoon Min Soo, one of the members, and their agency denied the accusation and announced that they’ll be taking legal actions against Park Kyung for defamation.
Read their full statement below:
Recently, the artists who Park Kyung mentioned on his social media post claimed that they will be taking legal actions against him. We would like to respond back with our own statement.
Regardless of the current issue, our agency has a responsibility in protecting Park Kyung as he is one of our artists. Therefore, if we receive any lawsuits against Park Kyung, we plan to hire a lawyer and fight back.
We will be fully honest during the legal process regarding Park Kyung’s recent controversy. Through this case, we hope that the truth to the rumors about the current music industry and charts be revealed, so that it can put an end to everyone’s accusations and suspicions that lead to everyone becoming victims.
— Seven Seasons
