Influencer Song Jia's agency, Hyowon CNC, has been embroiled in a lawsuit worth 300 million won.

As a result of the "Sports Trend" coverage on the 13th, Hyowon CNC was sued by former influencer Choi Seok Young on March 15 last year for requesting confirmation of the termination of the exclusive contract. It is argued that Hyowon CNC deceived the cost of the product and did not pay the difference in settlement in the process of selling e-commerce products.

According to the director, Choi Seok Young also signed a management contract with Hyowon CNC (broadcast appearance, model activities, etc.), but only promoted SNS products for a considerable period of time, and demanded the termination of the contract in March 2020. Hyowon CNC dissuaded it, but the obligation was not fulfilled for the next year or so, and the manager in charge was also changed several times, so the work did not proceed smoothly.

In particular, in terms of sales and profit distribution of e-commerce products, Hyowon CNC and Choi Seok Young decided to settle the amount of sales at 5 to 5 of profits excluding product costs, but claimed that the product cost was not transparently disclosed. Choi was believed to have overcalculated the cost of each product's distribution stage (cost, supply price, delivery fee, etc.), and Hyowon CNC refused to provide it, saying, "Some of the data are not authorized to be viewed by Choi", and it is stated in the complaint.

In addition, Choi argues that Hyowon CNC has violated privacy and personal rights, and that it has terminated the exclusive contract and claims for unpaid settlement payments.

On the other hand, Hyowon CNC filed a claim for damages worth 42 million won against Choi Seok Young on November 19 last year. Choi Seok Young unilaterally notified the termination of the contract even though there was no reason attributable to it, and since he had already received 10 million won in down payment, he was obliged to pay 30 million won more under the exclusive contract punishment regulations.

Hyowon CNC has filed a complaint against Choi on charges of defamation and attempted blackmail by publications. Choi is making groundless false claims for malicious purposes. Regarding the settlement part, all data such as supplier transaction statements, supply contracts, purchase tax invoices, and settlement messages with Choi have already been submitted to the law firm. In addition, she replied, "I will attend the investigative agency and disclose the attempted defamation and blackmail through evidence".

Hyowon CNC is a commerce company founded by actors Kang Ye Won and CEO Kim Hyo Jin. Their company is also an influencer management company that includes Song Jia, who caused controversy over "wearing fake items," and "Heart Signal" Park Ji Hyun.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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