Korean star Lee Seung Gi just performed with his friend Lee Hong Gi in Kaohsiung last weekend, but on the 6th, he revealed through his lawyer that he has had “7 months of zero income,” which has sparked heated discussions on Korean internet.
Through his lawyer, Lee Seung Gi issued a statement announcing that he had already submitted a contract termination to his agency “Big Planet Made” (BPM) at the end of March, citing the agency’s breach of contract as the reason, and stating that the issues are so severe they can no longer be tolerated. The statement pointed out that Lee Seung Gi has not received any performance fees since September last year, and more shockingly, staff salaries have been delayed, external partner payments have not been made, and even event support funds have run into problems.
To clarify the company’s financial flows, Lee Seung Gi once requested to inspect contracts and settlement records, but the company refused. Angered, he explained that the reason for choosing to terminate the contract was not just for himself, but also to prevent more grassroots staff from not receiving the pay they deserve. In fact, “BPM” has already been plagued by internal turmoil recently, with artists including Taemin, “THE BOYZ” and Lee Moo Jin all experiencing a “mass exodus,” with everyone citing a “breakdown of trust” as their reason for leaving. #
Source: Liberty Times Entertainment