They also successfully requested the restriction of access to court records related to the lawsuit. The trio argues that the lawsuit is not just about claiming unpaid settlement amounts but about clarifying the expenses and financial transactions linked to their past activities. Attrakt previously filed a 13 billion won lawsuit against them for damages, accusing the members of violating their exclusive contracts.
The legal conflict traces back to June 2023, when Fifty Fifty gained international fame with their hit song “Cupid”. Soon after, the group filed for an injunction to suspend their exclusive contracts with Attrakt, alleging contract violations, health issues and financial mismanagement. Attrakt responded by accusing external forces of attempting to poach the members and filed lawsuits against producer Ahn Sung-il and others for their alleged involvement.
Despite multiple attempts at reconciliation by Attrakt’s CEO, the group remained silent for months, later expressing their grievances in a handwritten letter. In the letter, they apologized to fans and asserted that they wanted to correct the wrongdoings imposed on them by Attrakt. They also shared their intent to continue pursuing legal action to reveal the truth behind their departure from the agency.
However, the members faced significant public backlash, earning the nickname “traitors” after losing the lawsuit to nullify their contracts. The court ruled that Attrakt had not violated the terms of the contracts, and even after appealing, the members continued to lose in court. Saena, Sio and Aran remain committed to further legal proceedings, despite the setbacks, to address unresolved issues surrounding their financial settlements and the role of Attrakt’s CEO.
As they gear up for a comeback under MASSIVE E&C, the members are taking steps to keep their ongoing legal battles private, signaling a desire to move forward without further public scrutiny.
Source: Daum
