Pocketdol studio
A ruling delivered on Wednesday by a South Korean court has granted K-pop singer Nam Do-hyon of the boy band BAE173 the right to have his exclusive contract with Pocketdol Studio suspended. This decision follows allegations from Nam suggesting that his agency had failed to comply with the stipulations of their contract.
Nam had sought legal redress against Pocketdol Studio in March, citing the agency's failure to provide him with payment data, a requirement under their exclusive contract. Furthermore, Nam asserted that Pocketdol Studio did not sufficiently support him. Given his teenage years at the time, Nam argued that the agency should have provided more thorough guidance.
The court concurred with Nam's stance, noting that the relationship between the artist and the agency had deteriorated to such an extent that it could not be salvaged. As a consequence of this ruling, Nam is now able to operate independently of the existing contract, provided that the injunction remains in place.
Following the court's ruling, Nam shared his relief and plans for the future during a press release issued by his law firm, Yulchon. "I am able to start my activities fresh with the court’s recent decision. I was sorry and regretful of not being able to tell any information to my fans who were curious and worrying regarding my hiatus,” Nam stated.
Nam went on to express his gratitude towards his supporters, saying, “I would like to first wholeheartedly thank my fans who have sent me an overwhelming amount of love. I would also like to thank the members who stayed with me. I will continue to support them in the days to come.”
While the artist did not provide specific plans regarding his upcoming activities, he made a commitment to his fans, vowing to “return with improvements, as musician Nam Do-hyon.”
Nam's career in the music industry began when he participated in MBC’s idol auditioning program “Under Nineteen” in 2018, but failed to secure a position in the final group. Unfazed, he joined Mnet’s boy band audition program “Produce X 101” the following year, finishing in eighth place. His efforts culminated in a debut as a member of the project boy band X1 in 2019. However, the group disbanded in less than a year due to a vote-rigging controversy.
Nam returned to the limelight in 2020 as a part of BAE173 under Pocketdol Studio, releasing a total of four EPs. He declared his hiatus in October of the same year. The remaining members of the boy band joined JTBC’s audition program “Peak Time” earlier this year, sans Nam.
This court decision illuminates an issue at the heart of the K-pop industry: the artist-agency relationship. It serves as a reminder of the critical importance of transparency, adequate care, and guidance, particularly for younger artists. As Nam prepares to chart a new course in his career, his case may influence industry practices and the experiences of emerging artists in the K-pop scene.
Sayart.net
Blue YIM, yimyoungseo1010@naver.com
In a significant development in the K-pop industry, the singer's exclusive contract with his agency is placed on hold amid allegations of contract violation
Pocketdol studio
A ruling delivered on Wednesday by a South Korean court has granted K-pop singer Nam Do-hyon of the boy band BAE173 the right to have his exclusive contract with Pocketdol Studio suspended. This decision follows allegations from Nam suggesting that his agency had failed to comply with the stipulations of their contract.
Nam had sought legal redress against Pocketdol Studio in March, citing the agency's failure to provide him with payment data, a requirement under their exclusive contract. Furthermore, Nam asserted that Pocketdol Studio did not sufficiently support him. Given his teenage years at the time, Nam argued that the agency should have provided more thorough guidance.
The court concurred with Nam's stance, noting that the relationship between the artist and the agency had deteriorated to such an extent that it could not be salvaged. As a consequence of this ruling, Nam is now able to operate independently of the existing contract, provided that the injunction remains in place.
Following the court's ruling, Nam shared his relief and plans for the future during a press release issued by his law firm, Yulchon. "I am able to start my activities fresh with the court’s recent decision. I was sorry and regretful of not being able to tell any information to my fans who were curious and worrying regarding my hiatus,” Nam stated.
Nam went on to express his gratitude towards his supporters, saying, “I would like to first wholeheartedly thank my fans who have sent me an overwhelming amount of love. I would also like to thank the members who stayed with me. I will continue to support them in the days to come.”
While the artist did not provide specific plans regarding his upcoming activities, he made a commitment to his fans, vowing to “return with improvements, as musician Nam Do-hyon.”
Nam's career in the music industry began when he participated in MBC’s idol auditioning program “Under Nineteen” in 2018, but failed to secure a position in the final group. Unfazed, he joined Mnet’s boy band audition program “Produce X 101” the following year, finishing in eighth place. His efforts culminated in a debut as a member of the project boy band X1 in 2019. However, the group disbanded in less than a year due to a vote-rigging controversy.
Nam returned to the limelight in 2020 as a part of BAE173 under Pocketdol Studio, releasing a total of four EPs. He declared his hiatus in October of the same year. The remaining members of the boy band joined JTBC’s audition program “Peak Time” earlier this year, sans Nam.
This court decision illuminates an issue at the heart of the K-pop industry: the artist-agency relationship. It serves as a reminder of the critical importance of transparency, adequate care, and guidance, particularly for younger artists. As Nam prepares to chart a new course in his career, his case may influence industry practices and the experiences of emerging artists in the K-pop scene.
Sayart.net
Blue YIM, yimyoungseo1010@naver.com
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