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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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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