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FIFTY FIFTY Incident: Ahn Sung Il and Warner, Tampering Partners

Dispatch reported on a recorded conversation involving Ahn Sung Il, FIFTY FIFTY members, their parents and others on May 13th, 2023

The discussion revolves around key figures such as Ahn Sung Il, Warner Music and the group’s agency ATTRAKT, led by CEO Jeon Hong Joon.

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Ahn Sung Il dominated the conversation, criticizing Jeon Hong Joon for mismanagement and rejecting a 20 billion KRW buyout offer from Warner Music. Ahn Sung Il proposed two plans: the “A plan” and “B plan”, heavily emphasizing the latter, which involved shifting FIFTY FIFTY to Warner Music’s label.

The article highlights several key themes:

1. Gaslighting: Ahn Sung Il painted Jeon Hong Joon as incompetent and financially irresponsible, fostering distrust among the parents.

2. Fearmongering: Ahn Sung Il spread misinformation about debts and financial troubles, causing concern among FIFTY FIFTY’s parents.

3. Boasting: Ahn Sung Il exaggerated his influence and achievements, claiming connections with global brands and agencies, though many of his claims were unverified.

4. Manipulation: Ahn Sung Il and Warner Music aimed to undermine Jeon Hong Joon, positioning Warner as the better option for FIFTY FIFTY. A secret meeting between Warner Music and the parents occurred on May 17th, 2023, where Warner’s representatives continued to discredit Jeon Hong Joon.

The article concludes that Ahn Sung Il and Warner’s actions were clear examples of “tampering” to sway FIFTY FIFTY away from their agency.

Source: nate