FIFTY FIFTY To Be Blacklisted? KOMCA Withholds 'Cupid' Royalties
FIFTY FIFTY's fans fear that the girl group is on the brink of being blacklisted from the industry. This came after the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) suspended royalties for their hit track "Cupid" due to allegations of a "forged signature" involving Ahn Sung Il.
KOMCA Takes Unprecedented Step, Withholds 'Cupid' Royalties
According to a report, the KOMCA has made the unprecedented decision to withhold the royalties from "Cupid."
The move comes from ongoing allegations that The Givers CEO, Ahn Sung Il, illegally obtained the copyrights to the song.
The association also explained that in cases of copyright disputes, it is their policy to withhold royalties until the matter is resolved.
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Adding to the turmoil, the Yeonmei Association, also known as the Korea Entertainment Management Association, has expressed support for CEO Jeon Hong-joon amidst the "Fifty Fifty" incident.
The association regrets the current situation faced by FIFTY FIFTY and urges all parties involved to find a peaceful resolution to avoid further negative consequences.
“We feel regretful about FIFTY FIFTY’s current situation. We hope the two sides are able to come to terms quickly. Jeon Hong Joon is known in the industry as diligent, creative, and capable. He is regarded as an industry role model for discovering FIFTY FIFTY, who, through hard work, was able to chart on Billboard and once again shine a spotlight on K-Pop.”
They urged the FIFTY FIFTY members to consider returning to ATTRAKT and hoped for a swift resolution between the two sides.
Fans Furious as FIFTY FIFTY Faces Possible Blacklisting, Producer's Billion-Won Profits
In a social media firestorm, passionate fans of FIFTY FIFTY have taken to Twitter to express their outrage and fears for the beloved group.
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Over Twitter, fans accused a certain individual of making billions from FIFTY FIFTY's success while allegedly orchestrating a potential blacklisting of the girl group.
That man’s made BILLIONS of won off of FIFTY FIFTY and now he’s gonna blacklist them from the industry and take that money to the bank and laugh like this is insane, I hope everyone in KOMCA or whoever perishes
— Sammy (@itsvayblanc) July 18, 2023
The intensity of these sentiments is reaching new heights, as fans express their hopes that those who are not supporting FIFTY FIFTY will eventually realize the error of their ways.
i hope everyone that isn’t on fifty fifty’s side realizes one day how wrong they were and that they contributed to crushing the dreams of four young, not to mention INNOCENT, girls. because that’s literally all that is.
— kelly (@mondhye) July 18, 2023
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Supporters of FIFTY FIFTY defend the group's talent and right to leave a company that betrayed their trust, rejecting blame and advocating for artists' autonomy.
Fans fear that the ongoing controversies may prevent their new release "Barbie Dreams" from dispelling doubts about the group's status, adding uncertainty to their future.
If these fifty fifty messes haven't happened, their Barbie ost will surely end the group's one-hit wonder allegation, but rn they're in danger of truly becoming a one-hit wonder.
— mia ` (@Pluffydust) July 18, 2023
Will they be able to overcome these obstacles and reclaim their position at the pinnacle of the industry, or will ATTRAKT seize the opportunity to solidify their rise to stardom?
Stay tuned for more updates as this gripping saga unfolds!
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