Some YG Actors Reportedly Considering Leaving Agency Following Controversies

[pearlychoco.livejournal.com]

According to Segye Ilbo, some celebrities at YG Entertainment are considering leaving the agency after recent controversies.

A source from the industry reportedly told the outlet that after the drug controversies surrounding YG Entertainment artists, public opinion about the agency has plummeted to the point that it’s become referred to as “Pharmacy.” The Korean word for “pharmacy” consists of two syllables that spell YG when romanized.

”As actors who have to maintain their image, they need to seriously consider moving agencies,” stated the source. According to this source, actors at YG referred to as A, B, C, and D are reviewing ways to transfer agencies.

Another source told Segye Ilbo, “I’m aware that there are some actors at YG who are in contact with outside entertainment agencies.” They continued, “These outside entertainment agencies are suggesting concrete terms such as offering to appoint a lawyer in connection to the termination of their exclusive contract with YG if they decide to move agencies.”

A producer who works at a major network stated, “In the past they displayed great power to the point that people would be cast on a program through the name YG alone. However, because of the drug controversies day after day, people in the broadcast industry are reluctant about actors under YG.”

They added, “Although the various suspicions such as drug use are about the agency’s singers, actors have also become suspected of taking drugs just because of the same agency name.” They stated that this will have a particularly harmful effect on actors whose main source of income comes from commercials.

Segye Ilbo reports that in addition to broadcasting, there are cases where the makeup, clothing, and advertising industries are avoiding casting actors because they’re from YG. While there aren’t reported cases of contracts about to be terminated yet, it’s described that it may affect the re-signing of contracts or new contracts.

An account executive in the advertising industry said, “If someone were to be chosen as an ad model for their usually clean and friendly image and later discovered to have taken drugs, it would inflict great harm on the product.” They stated that it appears people are ruling out YG actors during casting because of the mindset that they want to avoid potential damage.

In addition, Segye Ilbo reports that the “boycott” that has spread online of YG artists affects not only the artists involved in the controversies but also others at the agency.

In the entertainment industry, there are divided opinions over the possibility of contract termination. Lawyer Kim Bo Ram stated, “An exclusive contract is based on mutual trust.” She continued, “If there is such a serious reason that it’s impossible for the relationship of trust to continue, termination can be requested.” She stated that the results of this request will depend on how the court judges whether or not there was a breakdown of this relationship of trust.

Meanwhile, others have stated that in reality it’s not easy to terminate a contract based on an agency’s wrongdoing. Lawyer Park Min Sung stated, “The issue is how one can make a connection with the harm to the agency’s celebrity.” He added, “It can be difficult to assess how much and what kind of harm they’ve suffered.”

A source from a large agency reportedly told Segye Ilbo, “Agencies with a system will early on let go of problematic celebrities, because no matter how much talent and star quality a person has, it can become an even bigger problem later on.” They added, “It’s a shame and I wonder if YG may have been focused on striving for short term benefits without a minimum of moral standards.”

Most recently, YG Entertainment has come under fire due to suspicions of covering up a drug case regarding B.I. and an individual referred to as “A” in 2016. “A,” who is reportedly Han Seo Hee, stated that YG founder Yang Hyun Suk influenced them to tell the police that contrary to their initial statement, B.I had not done drugs. “A” also accused YG of using ties with the police to cover up the incident. Following the controversy, Yang Hyun Suk stepped down from the agency.

Source: Segye via Soompi

Comments

[sheisagentleman.livejournal.com]

lee sung kyung, run girl!!!!!!!!!

[scionofawhisper.livejournal.com]

YG has been trash for so long with YHS at the helm but they seemed untouchable. I can't believe it's finally happening, that their brand has been finally tarnished enough that people want away and nothing to do with 'em.

[daynr.livejournal.com]

To the extent people are innocent, I hope they can escape and not take a hit. To the extent that they're innocent but knew hinky things were afloat .... well, suggests they chose short term gain over long term also. but still, kind of shouldn't be punished for things you didn't do?

[rainstormraider.livejournal.com]

#BoycottYG

But yeah since a lot of them keep the money coming in with CFs between roles, it would be a good idea to leave a radioactive property

Also, there can be an impression that those who choose to stay in YGE were may be helped in some illegal way...its not accurate but it can be a common perception.

[modestgoddess79.livejournal.com]

I hope they are able to get out of their contracts

[sra-interesante.livejournal.com]

it would be weirder if they didnt think about it

i hope all kids not related to those scandals can scape on time.... like right now

not gonna lie, i cant help to side-eye those who knows about all fishy and criminal bussines but still want to be linked to yg

[krissasaur]

I play way too much Overwatch. I was like "isn't it spelled Pharmercy?" What is Pharmacy in Korean?

[izumichan31.livejournal.com]

The korean word for pharmacy is 약국(or yak-guk romanized) so the two syllables equal YG.

[timetobegin.livejournal.com]

Y E S leave. Take away from YG what makes them their money!

[blck-ink.livejournal.com]

i wonder how agressive the company will react if these actors leave...

did y'all read the text messages between top and seo hee? mess.

[adenar.livejournal.com]

I would be. I think the only reason to not be thinking about it at the very least, is that there's dirt on you too.

[lilmissniza.livejournal.com]

I wonder how different the contracts between the actors and singers/idols are. Obviously top name actors would've had it easier to pack their bag and sayonara and jump onto a different agency much easier than idols (especially the younger ones) but I do hope those who aren't involved in the mess gets to escape unscathed.

I hope one of the actors mentioned here is Jang ki Yong - boy has just started to rise.

[goshipgurl.livejournal.com]

Same, I assume the fees for singers they have to pay when they want to leave the agency is much higher.

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

[rockerista03.livejournal.com]

I mean I would too if I was under a company like YGE. Then again, I probably wouldn’t have signed in the first place. Like a few comments above, I’m curious about the contracts with actors and how different they are with idols/singers. Also, which actors are still under YG? I know Lee Sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk and Jang Ki Yong are still under them.

[pearlychoco.livejournal.com]

the only two actors that i know are still under yg are cha seung won & yoo in na

[pepsi-twist9.livejournal.com]

My understanding is generally these two fields don't really interact. I guess it differs from company to company, I've seen interviews where singers talk about being in the same agency and never interacting. It makes sense with how vigorous training is and who they see on music shows etc.

Anyway, if they're innocent I hope they get away

[minyquai.livejournal.com]

wow i feel SO bad for anda

[coyote-revolver.livejournal.com]

Me too :(
I know that objectively the important thing should be that the culprits receive a sentence (and also to give justice to the victims), but I’ve been following her since she was ‘Andamiro’ and this must suck majorly for her.

[minyquai.livejournal.com]

ya ofc
i just thought of her because this is specifically about artists leaving

and same
everyone thought this was her big break, her included probably. now this. poor chile ):