Warner Music Korea quashes FIFTY FIFTY's agency's allegations; issues statement
What's the story
FIFTY FIFTY is one of the top emerging K-pop sensations and ever since last week, there has been a skirmish involving them. Their agency, ATTRAKT alleged a third party was trying to poach the members.
On Monday, ATTRAKT named Warner Music Korea as the "external force" and now the Korean wing of the American company has responded to the same.
Statement
Warner Music Korea's statement
Warner Music Korea called the girl group "rookie" and said, "First, as FIFTY FIFTY's overseas distributor, Warner Music Korea has been working [with FIFY FIFTY] since April 1, 2023. Since signing the contract, we have done our best to make the dazzling achievements of FIFTY FIFTY and their agency shine even brighter by mobilizing Warner Music Group's abilities and network."
Twitter Post
Twitter Post
ICYMI over the weekend... South Korean entertainment company Attrakt, which represents Cupid-singers Fifty Fifty, has alleged that the act is being poached by another party, naming Warner Music Korea for playing a role. WMK issued a denial, saying Attrakt's claims are groundless.
— Tamar Herman תמר הרמן 타마르 허먼 (@TamarWrites) June 26, 2023