The Givers and CEO Ahn are required to jointly pay approximately 499.5 million KRW, recognizing partial responsibility.
This case has garnered significant attention due to its connection to the ongoing contract disputes involving Fifty Fifty.
On January 15, 2026, a court ruled in favor of a partial claim by Attract against The Givers and CEO Ahn Seong-il regarding damages related to the group Fifty Fifty. The Seoul Central District Court found that The Givers and CEO Ahn were obliged to pay Attract a total of 499.5 million KRW. The court specified that director Baek Jin-sil is responsible for 449.5 million KRW of that amount. Attract claimed that The Givers breached the contract terms and caused financial losses, while Ahn contended that the contract was terminated by mutual agreement. This case gained traction amid the controversies surrounding Fifty Fifty and has important implications for the ongoing disputes regarding the group's contracts as they achieved fame with 'Cupid.'
This ruling marks a significant turning point in the legal disputes surrounding Fifty Fifty. The claims made by Attract regarding the breach of contract by the external production company extend beyond mere financial losses, potentially impacting the creative endeavors of the artists and their relationship with fans. The court's decision comes amid the backdrop of members demanding termination of contracts, further intensifying the uncertainty within the industry. Additionally, the involvement of CEO Ahn raises questions about the underlying dynamics in the modern music industry. The discussion on external influences encouraging artist departures provides a fresh perspective on the relationships between artists and their agencies. Ultimately, these conflicts may have substantial ramifications on the future of Fifty Fifty and the fandom they have built.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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