South Korean singer Park Bom, a member of the group 2NE1, published on her social networks what appeared to be a complaint against YG Entertainment and its owner Yang Hyun-Suk for alleged financial irregularities.
He Kpopthe South Korean musical genre, has gained enormous popularity in recent years, gaining fans around the world. But behind the global phenomenon, the industry is not exempt from criticism and controversydue to treatment that companies give to their artists. In this context, a publication by a singer revolutionized the entire community.
South Korean singer Park Bombmember of the group 2NE1published on his social networks what appeared to be a complaint against YG Entertainment and its owner Yang Hyun-Suk of course economic irregularities. The company, in addition to having represented the female group, currently manages artists such as Blackpink.
In the document in question the artist alleged that He had not received payments corresponding to his career with 2NE1including musical activities, performances, media appearances or copyrights. According to his argument, the lack of transparency and clear accounts on the part of the agency would have caused him financial and personal harm. In this context, he pointed out that the figure is around 4.5 quadrillion dollars.
The official response to the exorbitant complaint
The official version, issued by D-Nation Entertainmentdenied that such a lawsuit had been filed in court. In a statement, the agency assured that all of Park Bom’s activities under 2NE1 were settled and that there is no legally established lawsuit regarding that claim.
In context, the South Korea’s GDP is around two billion dollars. Therefore, this exorbitant figure opened a wide debate both in the media and on social networks. Many users suggest that Park Bom’s publication could respond to a mistake or a personal vent.
This incident occurs while Park Bom is on a break from activities from 2NE1 on medical recommendation. The artist has a history of controversysuch as the investigation into a drug case in 2018, where she clarified that it was medication for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
Source: Ambito
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