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Posted by Janie-Reign Sunday, July 2, 2023

Netizens reassess FIFTY FIFTY's lawsuit against ATTRAKT after hearing rumors that the CEO sold personal luxury items to financially support the group

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Netizens are reassessing FIFTY FIFTY's lawsuit against ATTRAKT.

As previously announced, the rookie girl group has filed for a provisional injunction to suspend their exclusive contract with ATTRAKT. In addition to the claim that their schedules were unsuitable for their health conditions, the members have taken issue with the fact that they have yet to receive their pay.

On the other hand, netizens were puzzled after discovering rumors that their CEO has sold personal items such as the car and a 10-year-old vintage Rolex watch to provide funds for the group. The living conditions of FIFTY FIFTY were also reportedly advantageous, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Netizens are also reconsidering the fact that the group is still a rookie, with some stating that it is normal not to receive pay only 7 months after a debut. Meanwhile, others are also arguing that such rules are too restricting for idols in general.

In the comments section on media outlets, netizens left reactions such as:

"Sigh...even the most popular girl groups receive their accumulated pay after quite some time...if only they had been a bit more patient with themselves, I think they would have seen the light. It's like they ended up blocking their own light."
"I'm curious. Are all idols supposed to work for 7 months without any pay? If they are given a living space and some food, they are supposed to keep working for free? Isn't this slavery?"
"Media play can always be done by the company, so let's check the facts first."
"This is the first time that I am pitying a CEO"

"If the rumors are true, then I can't support them"

"Only 7 months since their debut, and they are making legal claims to the company for an accumulation of pay?"

"Aren't many idols in debt after their debuts due to the prior investments?? I hear it's normal to need hundred thousands of won to create an idol...I don't even know this group well, but why would they claim to receive their pay already relative to the others??"
"I feel so bad for the CEO... I hear it requires so much money to produce an idol group that is not well known"

What are your thoughts?

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dudewhat
dudewhat2,628 pts Sunday, July 2, 2023 11
Sunday, July 2, 2023

either way these girls had a huge momentum and practically sabotaged themselves with this law suit.

also someone already pointed this out, but it’s true that fans forget idol training isn’t charity. all companies put big sums into their trainees, that you have to pay back first once you debut. everyone knows this, including the idols

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patrykwoww
patrykwoww901 pts Sunday, July 2, 2023 25
Sunday, July 2, 2023

I think a lot of group members don't receive salary for some time. Respect to CEO for selling own stuff to support group.

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