Fantagio has finally put all of its legal disputes with some of the agency’s actors to an end after almost a year and a half. In May 2018, actors including Kang Han Na, Im Hyun Sung, Kang Hae Lim, and Choi Yoon Ra requested dispute mediation from the Korea Entertainment Management Association to terminate their exclusive contracts… Continue reading Fantagio Ends Contract Disputes With Actors
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Former Fantagio Employee Sentenced For Fraud In Scheme Affecting Weki Meki And Hello Venus
A former employee of Fantagio has been sentenced in his first trial for pocketing commission fees in the process of signing endorsement deals for the agency’s artists. The Seoul Central Courts recently sentenced the former Fantagio employee “A” to 10 months in prison on charges that included fraud. The former employee’s friend “B” was also… Continue reading Former Fantagio Employee Sentenced For Fraud In Scheme Affecting Weki Meki And Hello Venus
Fantagio Releases Official Statement Regarding Arrest Of CEO
Fantagio has released an official statement in response to reports of its CEO being arrested in China for illegal financing and fraud. Previously, Chinese investment group JC Group’s Korean branch Gold Finance Korea became Fantagio’s largest shareholder in October 2017. In December 2017, JC Group dismissed Fantagio’s co-CEO Na Byung Jun, and former co-CEO Wei Jie of… Continue reading Fantagio Releases Official Statement Regarding Arrest Of CEO
Kang Han Na Returns To Fantagio After Settling Contract Issues
Actress Kang Han Na has returned to Fantagio after nearly a year of legal disputes over her exclusive contract. On March 28, Fantagio released a statement saying, “Kang Han Na and Fantagio have settled our misunderstandings through many meetings and many discussions and we have come to an agreement.” Kang Han Na released a statement that… Continue reading Kang Han Na Returns To Fantagio After Settling Contract Issues
Korean Commercial Arbitration Board Rules Contract Between Fantagio And Kang Han Na Is Still Valid
The Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) has ruled that the exclusive contract between actress Kang Han Na and Fantagio is still valid. Their ruling, which was made on February 22 according to Fantagio, holds the same legal validity as a court ruling and cannot be appealed. The Korean Commercial Arbitration Board stated, “It is difficult for us… Continue reading Korean Commercial Arbitration Board Rules Contract Between Fantagio And Kang Han Na Is Still Valid
Watch: Hello Venus, ASTRO, And Weki Meki Sing “All I Want” In Fantagio’s Holiday MV
Fantagio artists have united for a special collaboration! On December 13 at 6 p.m. KST, the agency’s first family track “All I Want” was released along with the music video. The song by Hello Venus, ASTRO, and Weki Meki is a winter track reminiscing on memories with a past lover. Hello Venus’s Lime, ASTRO’s JinJin… Continue reading Watch: Hello Venus, ASTRO, And Weki Meki Sing “All I Want” In Fantagio’s Holiday MV
Wanna One Member Ong Seong Woo’s Agency Takes Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters
Fantagio is taking legal action against Ong Seong Woo’s malicious commenters. On October 23, Fantagio stated, “We filed complaints on October 12 and October 23 to press charges against commenters who insulted or slandered our agency’s artist Ong Seong Woo.” The agency made a decision to no longer tolerate the acts of malicious commenters and take legal… Continue reading Wanna One Member Ong Seong Woo’s Agency Takes Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters
Fantagio To Take Legal Action Against Kang Han Na For Signing With Another Agency
Fantagio is in the process of taking legal action against Kang Han Na. On September 27, Fantagio stated, “The current exclusive contract between Fantagio and Kang Han Na is valid. We are currently in a situation where we are initiating legal procedures [against her].” Earlier in the day, Kang Han Na had announced that she would enter into… Continue reading Fantagio To Take Legal Action Against Kang Han Na For Signing With Another Agency
Korea Broadcasting Actors Union Joins KEMA In Boycott Of Fantagio
The boycott against Fantagio has expanded further. In July, the Korea Entertainment Management Association (KEMA) announced that its members are banned from working with Fantagio until the agency’s legal disputes with actors Kang Han Na, Im Hyun Sung, Kang Hae Rim, and Choi Yoon Ra are resolved. The Korea Culture Industry’s Federation (KCIF) also expressed support for this.… Continue reading Korea Broadcasting Actors Union Joins KEMA In Boycott Of Fantagio
Korea Culture Industry’s Federation Supports KEMA In Boycott Of Fantagio
Korea Culture Industry’s Federation (KCIF) announced their decision to stand behind Korea Entertainment Management Association (KEMA)’s decision to boycott Fantagio. Previously, KEMA stated that, until Fantagio’s legal disputes with actors Kang Han Na, Im Hyun Sung, Kang Hae Rim, and Choi Yoon Ra are resolved, the members of the Association are banned from working with Fantagio. In turn, Fantagio expressed disappointment… Continue reading Korea Culture Industry’s Federation Supports KEMA In Boycott Of Fantagio