'Biased' Reporting on FIFTY FIFTY's Contract Dispute Causes Controversy

In a recent episode of SBS's "I Want to Know That," a spotlight was cast on the ongoing contractual disputes between the K-pop groups Attract and Fifty Fifty and their outsourcing service, Dougiverse.

Igniting Debates on Impartiality

The broadcast also ignited discussions about journalistic impartiality and coverage of complex legal matters.
During the interviews, family members of the artists spoke out, providing a glimpse into the personal struggles and emotional toll the dispute has caused.

One family member emotionally shared, "If you put money and everything aside, and put it exactly as it was, they said, 'If I hadn't become a singer, I wouldn't have done it, and I never want to go back."

This poignant sentiment shed light on the deep emotional commitment the members hold towards their artistic careers.

Another heart-wrenching account was shared by a family member who revealed the members' experiences with panic attacks and medical emergencies.

It was recounted that one member had fainted in the hospital and required the use of a ventilator. This revelation emphasized the profound impact of the dispute on their mental and physical well-being.

 However, the members remained steadfast in their stance that the settlement terms were ambiguous, repeating their previous arguments.

Criticism has arisen regarding the journalistic integrity of the broadcast. Some viewers expressed concern that the coverage appeared to be skewed and one-sided.

The show was accused of only presenting the claims put forth by the members' lawyers and their families, without adequately addressing the counterarguments from the agency's perspective.

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A conversation with a fan of the group was also revealed, causing further debate about the objectivity of the coverage.Following the airing of the episode, viewers have taken to online bulletin boards to voice their dissatisfaction and comments included sentiments.

Netizens' comments:

• "The members' families only contained one-sided arguments,"
• "The fan club president's interview lacked objectivity," and "Both sides' positions were not adequately represented."
• "sad fairy tale where children's dreams have disappeared," particularly given the complexity and nuances still under legal consideration.
• "The biggest issue is that I am beginning to question their other episodes as well."
• "It makes me wonder if all of their other episodes were made without much investigating and were edited in a biased way. This is the first time I've lost so much faith in a program."

As the controversy continues to unfold, viewers and industry insiders alike remain divided on the merits of the interview, underscoring the complexity of the ongoing dispute and the challenge of providing a balanced representation of both sides.

Meanwhile,All four members of FIFTY FIFTY have filed applications requesting the suspension of their exclusive contracts with ATTRAKT, due to the agency violating certain terms. 

READ THE FULL STORY HERE:FIFTY FIFTY Members File Lawsuit Against ATTRAKT to Suspend Exclusive Contracts 

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