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In a landmark ruling that could redefine the legal landscape for celebrity endorsement contracts in South Korea, the Seoul Eastern District Court’s 13th Civil Division has ruled in favor of Hallyu superstar Kim Soo Hyun and his management agency, Gold Medalist. The decision, handed down on August 27, 2026, dismisses a ₩570 million KRW (approximately ... Read more

On May 15, 2014, the K-pop industry was fundamentally shaken when Wu Yifan, known professionally as Kris and serving as the leader of EXO-M, filed a formal lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate his exclusive contract. The legal action, filed with the Seoul Central District Court, sought a declaration of the contract’s invalidity, citing a ... Read more

The announcement on May 15, 2014, that Kris Wu (Wu Yifan), the leader of the Mandarin-language sub-unit EXO-M, had filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate his exclusive contract sent shockwaves through the global music industry. Filed at the Seoul Central District Court, the lawsuit did more than just threaten the stability of K-pop’s ... Read more

Seoul, South Korea – In a significant development for one of South Korea’s most prominent actors, Kim Soo Hyun, the Seoul Central District Court has issued an unprecedented suggestion regarding a multi-billion won damages lawsuit filed against him by a major advertising brand. The court has advised Eider, a clothing and outdoor gear brand, to ... Read more

The South Korean entertainment industry faced a significant disruption on May 15, 2014, when Kris Wu (Wu Yifan), the leader of the Mandarin-focused subgroup EXO-M, filed a lawsuit against his agency, SM Entertainment, to terminate his exclusive contract. The legal action, submitted to the Seoul Central District Court, sent shockwaves through the global K-pop fandom, ... Read more

A significant controversy has erupted surrounding Participant A, a contestant on a currently airing dating reality show, involving serious allegations of infidelity and a subsequent co-respondent damages lawsuit. The production team of the popular program has confirmed it is actively investigating the veracity of these claims, which first surfaced on an online community board and ... Read more