Little bit more info about Kara drama llama

[ashiva.livejournal.com]

Four of the five members of top Korean girl group Kara -- namely Han Seung-yeon, Kang Ji-young, Nicole and Gu Hara -- have decided to terminate their exclusive contract with their management agency DSP Media.

Through a press release issued on Wednesday, the girls' legal representative Hong Myung-ho of law firm Landmark said, "Kara is notifying DSP of their intention of terminating their exclusive contract with the agency so DSP must immediately halt its management of them."

The statement went onto say that the girls had tried their best not to break away from DSP but they "suffered inexplicable psychological pain" and "severe frustration" after being forced to carry out activities they did not want to and were insulted in character.

The four girls then pointed out their "irreparable trust" in DSP as the largest issue, saying they were "used only as a tool for making money."

The agency made decisions regarding the girls' entertainment-related activities without prior discussion with them and repeatedly refused to present them with explanations or information they requested for, they explained.

The statement ended by saying, "Kara's announcement rings a bell to the various deep-rooted ills existent in the music industry in which agencies use their superior authority to force activities on groups composed also of minors and sacrifice artists for their own gain."

Attorney Hong told 10Asia over the phone that the girls' decision goes into effect starting today, meaning they no longer represent them and will not be able to sign any type of new contract regarding them.

He added that the girls will discuss with DSP on how to deal with contracts regarding their activities they are currently bound to, although there is no chance of them returning to DSP. "There will be no going back for them -- they are leaving them for good."

DSP has yet to remark officially on the girls' decision, saying they have "just received the notification" and are looking into the issue.

Fans and the entertainment industry are questioning the future of the girl group since member Park Gyu-lee has not joined the girls in their move and both an official close to the four girls and attorney Hong declined to comment on Park.

Kara has been one of the most popular girl groups in Korea since making their debut with their first album "Blooming" in 2007. They have released several singles and albums containing their hits "Pretty Girl," "Wanna" and "Lupin."

The quintet then expanded their career to Japan in August last year after signing with Universal Music Sigma, a branch of Universal Music group, which too has been a success.

They were named best new artist of the year at the 25th annual Japan Gold Disc Award, have placed at No. 1 on the Oricon chart's listing for the most successful new artist of 2010, and Oricon also named them the most promising artist of 2011.

Source:  Jessica Kim @ 10Asia

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[riofrio.livejournal.com]

oh.

[bamthegreat.livejournal.com]

2009 was the worst year for male idol groups; it's 2011 now, is it the girl groups' turn? :|

[notyourgeisha.livejournal.com]

"After making it clear that the four members would not be searching for a compromise with DSP Media, Hong Myungho of Landmark revealed that they will also not be complying with any future activities scheduled by DSP Media.

In an interview with Star News on January 19th, Hong revealed, “Seungyeon, Nicole, Hara, and Jiyoung will not be attending any new activities scheduled by DSP Media.”

He continued, “The reason they formally filed to terminate their contracts was to put an end to their pending schedules. Before we officially begin the steps for their lawsuit, we will find a way to reach an agreement on fulfilling activities scheduled prior to the announcement. There is absolutely no possibility for the girls to reach a compromise with DSP Media. Problems have been stacked for too long, and they are absolute with their positions.”

KARA’s Japanese drama, “URAKARA,” is expected to have the most impact with recent developments, as the future of the show will depend on the agreement reached by both parties.

Leader Gyuri, who is not a part of the lawsuit, will continue with her schedules as planned. She will be appearing on MBC’s “Shimshimtapa” with Super Junior’s Shindong tonight as scheduled."

Omona, it's been fun. This is it, I'm out ;_;

[dorkiilove.livejournal.com]

stick around :(

you'll find another group to stan!

[tribuo-venerati.livejournal.com]

:/

I wonder what will happen after their contracts are terminated? I hope they don't have to pay back DSP $1039123813 for early termination the way TVXQ contract stipulated for its members. So no more KARA then? And Gyuri...(sigh)

[remy-hahn.livejournal.com]

Wasn't there another article that said they were offered different contracts from another company, and the company was willing to pay the termination fees for them? o_O

[smashboardcrunk.livejournal.com]

ooh its a situation with confusion written all overrrrrr!!

[junhobrand.livejournal.com]

ohh................. =/

[limerencing.livejournal.com]

uhhhhh O.o i don't know what to say for now.

[dorkiilove.livejournal.com]

kara just killed their own career


but i heard gyuri's still going to her schedules tonight- shimshimtapa radio
i feel bad for her, i can only imagine the internet boards on the radio, and what they're going to be saying

[qrizta.livejournal.com]

I can't imagine how painful that would be for her to hold things in and keep her cool. :/ It's possible that she would breakdown in tears if people left many messages about this issue on the radio boards.

Re: ;___;

[zhoma.livejournal.com]

and why i thought the same? but i need gyuri resting too....

[x3sarang.livejournal.com]

I'm swimming at the bottom of an extra-large fish tank that's had its filter taken out and it doesn't smell very nice here.

I don't even listen to KARA or stan them (not after Sunghee left anyway) but wow.

[qrizta.livejournal.com]

http://www.allkpop.com/2011/01/kara-will-not-be-continuing-activities-gyuri-to-attend-schedules-as-planned

Ugh... season 2 of another lawsuit series. :(
KPOP, I hate ur drama.

[crisketch.livejournal.com]

"used only as a tool for money" lmao I luv me some Kara but seriously... what were they expecting

[snoorella.livejournal.com]

i was gonna say the exact same thing. isn't that the same for like... ALL idol groups regardless of what company they're from? I love them and all too, but yeah...

[loveariddle-16.livejournal.com]

[qrizta.livejournal.com]

I hope I won't see this on tonight's SSTP. ;__;

[umbrella-smile.livejournal.com]

saying they were "used only as a tool for making money."

Unfortunately that is what the entertainment world is about.

[faryy (from livejournal.com)]

haha yeah i lol-ed when i read this i mean... what's new

[seidy.livejournal.com]

I won't be surprised if DSP come out and say that these 4 girls are greedy + want more money. :(

Go! Go! Girls! You can do this.

[love-allure.livejournal.com]

i just read that hara has decided to stay with dsp.

[dorkiilove.livejournal.com]

what the actual fuq

where did you read that

[annanuna.livejournal.com]

(Everything has ended) I didn't even start yet
(We broke up) I haven't even heard the reason yet
Everyone around me keeps asking me why I'm like this

(Why?) Did you leave me so easily
(Why?) Did I look easy to you?
(Why?) My heart is ripping to shreds
(Why?) If every moment was a dream
(Why?) If only I had the time to set it right
(Why?) I prayed for your happiness


*eating popcorn*
sobbing for Park Gyuri...:(

[perfume.livejournal.com]

Sleeping on this shit early so I can wake up and listen to SSTP and support my goddess. This whole ordeal is slowly driving me insane.

[notyourgeisha.livejournal.com]

it's bora today so you can watch too ;_;

[leftysrockk.livejournal.com]

Gyuri is expected to have to run a radio show when the group she is a part of is in these circumstances, seriously?

OP

[locofruitcake.livejournal.com]

10asiae doesn't allow their articles to be reposted. they have a specific disclaimer at the bottom.

just fyi ^^

Re: OP

[ashiva.livejournal.com]

They can try to sue me in Finnish court! Cheers!

[onichick.livejournal.com]

O_O wow....just...wow.

Poor Gyuri.

[pluhzee.livejournal.com]

I am really surprised that at the height of their popularity, 4 girls decided to leave the band... If the trademark works out, DSP will just need to add trainees to the KARA rooster so I'm not worrying about Gyuri.... But what about the other girls? I really liked Nicole as an entertainer so I'm really worried about what will happen to them? As they said in the contract, there is no coming back....

[pandapples33.livejournal.com]

i don't know, but i'm glad that they're actually positive and sure about the fact that they're going to get out of dsp and will have no more of this 'negotiating' bullshit that's bound to come up if they don't make a clear stand. come on girls, let's get this done and over with so we can all enjoy the rest of 2011, alright? i'm sure none of us would want a repeat of the crap that jyj/homin/dbsk's going through through you guys too. i hope they win and i hope gyuri will soon join them, but then again, it's just a hope.

[mediumpurple.livejournal.com]

if only all 5 left DSP...=/

[dorkiilove.livejournal.com]

only 3 left now

ITS HOMIN 2.0

[bumie.livejournal.com]

what am I reading , I thought DSP not-that-bad
I wish the best for them and idk D:

[ohsaranghae.livejournal.com]

yay!