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Fifty Fifty Crisis, the cause of Dougibus? What you need to look at is 'Inside the Attract'
《Kim Jiwon's Hidden Track》
Step-by-step Fifty Fifta Incident
Attract vs. Dugibus 'Chicken Game'
Focus on the intrinsic conflict between Attract and Fifty Fifty
Step-by-step Fifty Fifta Incident
Attract vs. Dugibus 'Chicken Game'
Focus on the intrinsic conflict between Attract and Fifty Fifty
Ten Asia reporter Kim Ji-won takes a closer look at the hidden stories of the music industry. We will vividly convey the facts and truth of the music industry issues.
The truth battle surrounding Fifty Fifty, which was called the 'miracle of small and medium-sized idols', continues without knowing the end. Numerous suspicions such as copyright disputes and document signature forgery are pouring out. Even the Korea Entertainment Management Association (hereinafter Yeonmaehyup) stepped forward and urged an immediate agreement. The controversy started when Fifty Fifty's agency, Attract (CEO Jeon Hong-joon) pointed out an outside production company, Dugiverse (CEO Ahn Seong-il), as a force to steal members. There is one thing to point out in the complex dispute. What can both sides gain from this mud fight.
Recently, doubts have been raised about the legality of the process by which Dugiverse acquired the copyright of 'Cupid'. A media outlet reported that Dugibus CEO Ahn Seong-il secretly purchased the copyrights of three Swedish composers, forged autographs, and submitted forged documents to the Korea Music Copyright Association (Haneum Jeohyup). Attract took issue with the copyright transfer process itself, saying, "Even though the agency Attract originally purchased the song, Dugiverse transferred the copyright to itself without the agency's knowledge." For this reason, Attract sued CEO Ahn and others to the police for charges of obstruction of business, fraud, and breach of trust in business.
On the other hand, Dugiverse explained, "After discussions with the writers through legal procedures, we signed a rights transfer contract, paid the price, and retained the copyright." In addition, "Some media reports have reported that Dougiverse or CEO Ahn Seong-il forged the signatures of overseas composers, but the copyright registrant for the finished song 'Cupid' is definitely Dugiverse, and the subject who transferred the copyright of the original Cupid song is also Dugibus. Since the registration and utilization of Cupid's original song has been delegated or transferred from overseas original song composers and their publishers, we have already received all rights for the registration procedure from them." "The act of reporting as if Dugibus had forged the signatures of overseas original song composers against their will and recklessly forged their signatures without any rights, disregarding the circumstances and objective data of the case, and it is a serious matter against Dugibus and CEO Ahn Seong-il, etc. It is the spread of false facts, and in itself, false facts that deviate from the limits of the media, it is a criminal act of defamation at the right time."
Attract also submitted an application for suspension of payment of copyright fees to the Korean Music Society. The Korean Music Society decided to suspend payment of copyrights for 'Cupid' from this month in accordance with the regulation to withhold payment of copyright fees in the event of a copyright-related dispute.
Public opinion leaned toward attract. The industry is also casting sympathy towards Attract and CEO Jeon Hong-joon. However, both sides are fighting only to converge to zero or minus. In this 'chicken game', neither side can gain anything. The public is also gradually feeling tired.
The essence of the controversy that needs to be revisited is not the fight between Attract and Dugibus, but the agency Attract and the affiliated artist Fifty Fifty itself. We need to focus on their inner lives. Even if Dugiverse is overshadowed by the power of debauchery, what will remain for Attract, CEO Jeon Hong-jun, and Fifty Fifty? Even if reconciliation is achieved, the stigma of 'dislike' has already been taken.
CEO Jeon Hong-joon said he wanted to talk with Fifty Fifty. Fifty Fifty has filed a request for injunction to suspend the validity of the exclusive contract against the agency against the agency. I cited the reason for the non-transparent settlement and schedule that was enforced even though I disclosed my health condition. He said trust was broken. It was stated that there was no external pressure related to this. Attract and Fifty Fifty, there is a need to look at the truth, lies, and misunderstandings between the two more objectively and calmly rather than emotionally and seek solutions.
Reporter Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia bella@tenasia.co.kr
