Warner Music Korea has firmly denied the allegations made by the agency of K-pop sensation Fifty Fifty regarding attempts to lure the group away from their current label.
Comprising four members, Fifty Fifty made their debut under the Korean label Attrakt in November of the previous year.
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On June 26, Attrakt released an official statement accusing Warner Music Korea and a third party of trying to entice the girl band to leave their agency.
Attrakt stated, “We have discovered a situation in which an outsourcing company approached Warner Music Korea and offered to sell Fifty Fifty. We have gathered substantial evidence of an apparent illegal attempt to poach the members.”
In response to these allegations, Warner Music Korea issued a statement denying any involvement in the attempted poaching, as reported by Korea JoongAng Daily:
“First and foremost, Warner Music Korea is an overseas distributor for Fifty Fifty and has been working with them since April 1, 2023. Since signing the contract, we have been utilizing Warner Music Group’s capabilities and networks to enhance the achievements of Fifty Fifty and their agency. It is deeply regrettable that unfounded suspicions have been raised,” clarified Warner Music Korea.
Warner Music Korea says that they are not engaged in any illegal poaching of Fifty Fifty. They have served as the group’s global distributor since 1 Apr 2023 and they are very disappointed at the unfounded accusations
— TMIKpop (@tmikpop) June 26, 2023
The statement continued, “Warner Music Korea values the opinions of artists and their agencies. As a global distributor, we have consistently strived to contribute to their success, as evidenced by various accomplishments.”
Warner Music Korea expressed disappointment with Attrakt’s claims and conveyed regret over the situation.
Despite the unfortunate plagiarism allegations, Fifty Fifty has gained significant attention for their viral hit “Cupid,” which propelled them onto the Billboard Hot 100 and UK charts, making headlines worldwide.
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— FIFTY FIFTY Official (@we_fiftyfifty) June 22, 2023
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