Open Thread #807

More bad agency news. Last August, singer Chungha told fans, “I want to quit the agency. Please take me out.” She just released a new album (the first part of a double album release) but the agency failed to promote it, update her social media accounts and made mistakes on press releases. She is a very popular singer with a good track record. But after seven years, MNH seemed to drop the ball.

The agency has confirmed that her contract will expire at the end of April. “We ask for the fans’ generous understanding in regards to the fact that ‘Bare&Rare Part.2’ will not be released under our agency due to internal circumstances.” It is unknown whether Chungha will be able to release the rest of her album under another label in the future. (Note: it depends on who owns the master recordings and copyrights which could be the agency/label). During her time at MNH Entertainment, Chungha released two studio albums, four mini-albums and multiple singles. Some believe the agency did not release the second LP as a means of trying to make her renew her contract with the agency. Why do agencies think treating artists like trash will make them stay?

According to a Sports Seoul report, agency Uzurocks has asked around ten employees to resign due to management difficulties. Other employees are also said to be leaving, citing that the agency “Has no future.” Employees alleged that staff, managers and talent have not been paid for two months. For the managers of celebrities, the situation is even worse. According to the report, managers have not been refunded for expenses incurred for three months.

Sports Seoul stated that they had reached the agency’s CEO, Park Joo Nam, who lives in the US, several times, but that they weren’t able to reach him. The agency has made no official comment to the allegations. Can a company ghost itself? The agency represents many artists including Song Ji Hyo and Ji Suk Jin.

Open Thread #807
Source: Buzz Pinay Daily