In a significant legal development for the K-pop industry, FIFTY FIFTY's management company, ATTRAKT, has partially won a damages lawsuit against The Givers. This legal battle highlights the ongoing c...
In a significant legal development for the K-pop industry, FIFTY FIFTY's management company, ATTRAKT, has partially won a damages lawsuit against The Givers. This legal battle highlights the ongoing complexities of management contracts in the Korean music scene. ATTRAKT's Partial Legal Victory On January 15, 2026, the 33rd Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court, under the guidance of presiding judge Choi Jong Jin, ruled partially in favor of ATTRAKT. The lawsuit, initiated by ATTRAKT against The Givers, sought approximately 2 billion won, equivalent to $1.36 million, in damages. This legal action underscores the challenges faced by management agencies in protecting their interests and investments in the competitive K-pop industry. The Conflict with The Givers The dispute between ATTRAKT and The Givers centers around contractual disagreements related to the management of the girl group FIFTY FIFTY. ATTRAKT alleged that The Givers, under the leadership of CEO Lee Sung Jin, fa...