Lee Sun Bin goes to court after her own label, Well Made Star Entertainment, sued her last year. The on-going trial stirs buzz online, gaining public interest. Here's what happened.
Lee Sun Bin Sued By Label After Requesting Contract Termination
Entertainment agency Well Made Star Entertainment and Lee Sun Bin's civil lawsuit case creates ruckus in the Hallyu scene, and gains public attention.
After filing a lawsuit against actress Lee Sun Bin in 2021, Well Made Star Entertainment has lost both trial hearings.
On September 23, it was revealed that the entertainment company once again lost the trial that was held by Seoul High Court against their own artist.
Well Made Star Entertainment filed a lawsuit claiming 500 million KRW in 2020, stating that actress Lee Sun Bin has continued her activities in the agency despite requesting for contract termination.
With this, Lee Sun Bin's side countered that the actress was only fulfilling her duties as an artist in the company despite its lackluster management.
According to the latter, the agency had problems with settlement and reparations, as well as in handling the actress' schedules.
The company also reduced Lee Sun Bin's manager's salary, hindering the actress' activities. In the contract signed by the actress, a clause dictates that the agency must provide reparations to the actress.
This also stems from an issue in 2018 in which Lee Sun Bin didn't receive her fees and other specific materials despite their agreement.
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Lee Sun Bin won the trials, and was acknowledged by the court that her independent engagements are not a problem.
The high court's judgment is reasonable but the actress' agency has submitted an appeal, adamant to win the lawsuit after a series of trials.
With this, Lee Sun Bin will continue to face her own agency in the court with the hopes to win the case.
Lee Sun Bin and her party wish to terminate her contract with the company as soon as possible, and receive proper reparations from Well Made Star Entertainment.
'Work Later, Drink Now' Season 2 Details and What We Know So Far
While Lee Sun Bin faces her battles in court, she simultaneously prepares for her upcoming season of her award-winning drama "Work Later, Drink Now."
Starring Jung Eunji, Han Sun Hwa and Choi Siwon, the drama follows the hedonistic lives of three women who believe that cold beer is the answer to every problem in life.
In December 2021, the drama was confirmed to renew another season, with the hopes to be released in the early half of 2023,
Lee Sun Bin and Choi Siwon's "Work Later, Drink Now" also premiered in the 2022 Cannes International Series Festival in April. Watch the cider-like drama on TVING now!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
