FIFTY FIFTY, a K-Pop girl group that the public was rooting for even a few days ago, has now fallen from grace following a series of controversies with its agency ATTRAKT. The group is fighting a legal battle to terminate its contract with the agency, citing cloudy accounting practices and the disregard for the members’ health. In light of this situation, netizens are comparing the group’s living conditions with past girl groups.
Recently, Dispatch revealed a detailed report of the relationship between FIFTY FIFTY, ATTRAKT, and The Givers, a company that managed the creative production of the group’s discography. Jeon Hong Joon, the CEO of ATTRAKT, revealed to Dispatch that he personally took care of all the finances regarding the accommodation and artistic development of the members. Despite being low on funds, he stated that ATTRAKT ensured all four were well cared for.
I didn’t want to discourage my artists. I had their dorm in Gangnam. It was a three bedroom, two bathroom place. The monthly rent was ₩3.30 million KRW (about $2,530 USD). I also got them lessons and training for each aspect…
— Jeon Hong Joon
Taking Jeon Hong Joon’s description of the FIFTY FIFTY dorms into account, netizens…
