In a significant legal development, the 12th Civil Division of the Seoul Northern District Court has delivered a verdict against Blockberry Creative, the entertainment company behind the popular girl group LOONA.

The court ruled against the company in their legal battle with former LOONA member Chuu, invalidating her exclusive contract with the agency.

Mediation Efforts Falter: Contractual Invalidity Established 

The contract in question, signed in December 2017, has now been deemed legally null and void by the court. The presiding judge declared, "The exclusive contract concluded between the plaintiff, Chuu, and the defendant, Blockberry.

The legal conflict between Chuu and Blockberry had escalated over the months, initially beginning in January of the previous year when Chuu filed for a preliminary injunction to halt the effects of her exclusive contract.

This outcome secures Chuu's release from her contractual obligations to Blockberry, marking a substantial triumph for the former LOONA member.

Chuu's success in the main lawsuit closely follows her initial victory in the preliminary injunction application, further solidifying her newfound freedom from the contractual ties that had bound her to Blockberry.

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The legal battle had also extended to other members of LOONA, with several securing favorable rulings in their applications for preliminary injunctions to suspend the effects of their exclusive contracts with Blockberry

Agency vs. Artistic Independence 

The company claimed that Chuu's alleged mistreatment of staff and use of abusive language were the reasons behind her dismissal. This decision also led to an indefinite postponement of LOONA's comeback.

In response, Chuu refuted the claims made against her, maintaining her innocence and asserting that her actions were not grounds for shame among her fans.

Blockberry's subsequent attempt to prohibit Chuu from pursuing entertainment activities through the Korea Entertainment Management Association's (KEMA) Reward and Punishment Committee further underscored the escalating legal showdown.

However, KEMA rebuffed Blockberry's demands, clarifying that the matter would be determined through the ongoing main lawsuit overseen by judicial authorities.

The verdict stands as a testament to the complexities of contractual relations in the realm of South Korean entertainment, highlighting the intricate balance between agency and artistic independence.

Meanwhile,Former LOONA member Chuu has taken the opportunity to candidly express herself in a feature for Cosmopolitan magazine. In an introspective pictorial, she delves into her personal struggles.

READ THE FULL STORY HERE: Chuu Reveals Struggles: 'I don't try to avoid difficult situations' 

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