Hook Entertainment has spoken out following a filed lawsuit Lee Seung-Gi. The agency has challenged allegations that it failed to pay Lee Seung Gi’s salary during his 18-year career as a singer.
Earlier on Thursday (11/17/2022), Lee Seung Gi asked Hook Entertainment for salary transparency. The audience was shocked by the voice recording of Hook Entertainment CEO Kwon Jin Young threatening to kill Lee Seung Gi.
In an official statement released on Friday (11/25/2022), Hook Entertainment apologized for the controversy that shocked the public. Lee Seung Gi is said to have received his salary after extending his contract last year. However, Hook Entertainment did not dispute the voice recording of Kwon Jin Young which was released by Dispatch.
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Lee Seung Gi Photo: Doc. Instagram @hook_entertainment
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“First of all, we are very ashamed and want to apologize to many people for the bad image we have shown through the news recently, including the legal conflict with Lee Seung-Gi. We would also like to take this opportunity to extend our apologies to Lee Seung Gi, who is undoubtedly having a difficult time due to recent events.”
“We also bow our heads in apology to all who have been hurt and surprised by CEO Kwon Jin Young’s verbal misconduct,” Hook Entertainment said in a statement.
Lee Seung Gi becomes a victim of gaslighting
Meanwhile, Lee Seung Gi was reportedly gaslighted by Hook Entertainment CEO Kwon Jin Young. According to Lee Seung Gi’s manager, Kwon Jin Young called him a “minus” singer which was not profitable for the agency.
Lee Seung Gi also felt discouraged and thought of making no money other than a career as a Korean drama actor, commercial star, and variety show member.
 Photo by Lee Seung Gi: Instagram dock @hook_entertainment |
“The CEO is always brainwashing Lee Seung-Gi saying ‘You’re a ‘minus’ singer. Your fans don’t spend money, but they have a lot of requests. Earnings with other things. Think of singing as fan service.’ From Lee Seung Gi’s point of view, he would rather not be criticized than paid,” said Lee Seung Gi’s manager quoted by Dispatch.
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