Singer RETA has legally terminated her exclusive contract with Famous Entertainment, exercising her rights despite the contract still being in effect. The decision was made without any fault on RETA’s part.
The move follows a residential intrusion and property damage incident earlier this year involving a staff member of the agency, identified as Mr. Jeong. According to reports, Jeong entered RETA’s residence without consent and moved or disposed of personal property. The case has been investigated by the police and referred to the prosecution.
RETA reportedly never shared her residence password, and the unauthorized actions significantly eroded trust between her and the agency.
San E, who was also involved in the case, was not charged due to insufficient evidence regarding shared property and intrusion allegations.
Previously, according to an exclusive report by Xports News on May 12, RETA filed a police complaint this March, accusing San E and a company representative of unlawful residence intrusion and co-concealment of property.
The complaint states that while RETA was staying in China due to visa issues, San E allegedly instructed Mr. A and others to enter her home without permission and remove or dispose of furniture and personal belongings that were in storage.
RETA claimed she never shared her front door password with anyone and that both the entry and property removal were done without her knowledge or consent.
This case follows a previous special injury charge San E faced last year. In August 2023, he was investigated for allegedly assaulting a passerby (Mr. B) with his mobile phone near a park entrance in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The victim reportedly sustained facial and dental injuries.
At the time, San E, his father, and Mr. B were all booked for mutual assault, but the case was closed after both sides expressed they did not wish to pursue punishment. However, due to the nature of the injury, San E’s charge was upgraded to special injury, and the case proceeded separately.
San E later issued an apology through his legal representative, stating:
“I sincerely apologize to the victim for the harm caused by my actions. I hope to meet in person to ask for forgiveness.”
In March 2024, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office granted San E a suspension of indictment, effectively closing the case.
San E debuted in 2010 with “Everybody Ready” and gained popularity with hits like “LoveSick,” “Story of Someone I Know,” and “A Midsummer Night’s Sweetness.”
In 2017, at the “KBS Special Friendship Super Show,” rapper San E was criticized for overly intimate actions and inappropriate remarks toward Irene (Red Velvet) on stage, which angered fans and the online community, leading them to demand an apology from him.
RETA’s agency contract termination is described as a legally justified action stemming from the breach of trust. She is currently independent and plans to explore various music activities and new opportunities. This development marks a significant move for RETA as she seeks to continue her career without agency constraints, following a clear legal resolution.
Source: Xports News
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