ATTRAKT, the entertainment company that gained prominence with the success of its girl group FIFTY FIFTY, is currently facing significant challenges and controversy surrounding its CEO Jeon Hong Joon. The company has been in the public eye due to a legal dispute with FIFTY FIFTY and, more recently, allegations concerning the CEO’s social media activity which included following porn and gore accounts.
ATTRAKT CEO Allegedly Followed Porn and Gore Accounts on Social Media
The legal dispute between ATTRAKT and FIFTY FIFTY started when the girl group filed for an injunction to suspend their exclusive contracts with the company. The issues cited by FIFTY FIFTY included violations of contractual obligations, lack of financial transparency, and medical negligence. The legal battle intensified with both parties filing charges against each other, involving Warner Music Korea and Ahn Sung Il.
The latest controversy emerged when fans scrutinized Jeon Hong Joon’s social media activity. Allegations arose that the CEO followed accounts on social media that featured explicit and pornographic content, as well as graphic animal gore. Fans expressed deep concerns about the nature of these accounts and the potential impact on the well-being of FIFTY FIFTY members.
@TheAttrakt ceo jhj used to follow porn and animal gore accounts on instagram until hunnies exposed him, at which point he unfollowed. attrakt’s usa coo @KimSeHwang currently follows at least one porn account on twitter.
these are two of the men in charge of @we_fiftyfifty pic.twitter.com/KPO7ZtARpn
— cam is arem’s style 🎸💎 (@trashb0rb) December 8, 2023
The explicit content on the accounts included pornographic material, with one account featuring an OnlyFans model who recently turned 18. Fans were troubled by the nature of the content and raised questions about the appropriateness of the CEO’s interests, particularly considering the age of some individuals involved.
Even more distressing were the allegations related to animal gore accounts. These accounts reportedly shared extremely graphic images and videos depicting predatory animals engaging in violent acts of killing and consuming other animals. The disturbing nature of this content added to the growing concerns among fans about Jeon Hong Joon’s personal interests.
The scandal has cast a shadow over both Jeon Hong Joon and ATTRAKT, leading to a damaged reputation in the eyes of FIFTY FIFTY fans. Some fans expressed relief over the group members’ departure from the company, citing concerns for their safety and well-being in light of the disturbing revelations about the CEO’s social media activity.
The controversy surrounding ATTRAKT reflects the challenges faced by entertainment companies in maintaining a positive image and navigating legal disputes with their artists. The impact of these revelations on the long-term reputation of both ATTRAKT and Jeon Hong Joon remains uncertain as the situation continues to unfold.
