[Trigger Warning/Content Warning: Mentions of Bullying]
ANS Entertainment, in conflict with the members of the group ANS, hints at taking legal action and said they did not violate exclusive contracts.
On August 25, they released a statement, saying, "We have not violated the exclusive contract of ANS members under any circumstances, and we are thoroughly following the standard contract for pop culture artists. Furthermore, we will continue to do our best in investment and support in the future."
ANS Entertainment also stressed that there was no problem with the settlement, one of the elements of current disputes in the entertainment industry. According to its representative, the standard contract, which is under popular cultural artist, also stipulates that the distribution of profits should be deducted from the expenses spent so far and that the remaining net profits should be distributed between the company and each member.
An agency official said, "We ask the ANS members to fulfill their obligations of exclusive contracts, and let you know that the exclusive contracts between the company and the ANS members." They added that under any circumstances, unnecessary contact with the members and presenting the terms of exclusive contracts are bound to impose strong civil and criminal responsibilities.
They stated that if the spread of false information and defamation persist, they have no choice but to resort to legal actions.
On August 20, ANS members Lina, J, Royeon, Darin, Raon, Bian, and Dami announced on the fan cafe that they had not received support from their agency thus notifying it of the termination of their contracts on August 11.
ANS Bullying Controversy
Shortly after Haena's accusations of bullying against co-members, the remaining seven members revealed on Instagram that they have disbanded. Alongside of the lengthy letter to fans is their clarification towards the issue.
First, they cleared out that they didn't have problems with Haena, which is contradicting to the latter's revelation to the now-deleted Instagram posts. Next, they claimed that the "bullying" that Haena felt might be because the girls urged her to go back to school on the aftermath of her being tested negative from COVID-19. Thus, they debunked issues of neither raising their voice to Haena nor getting angry with her.
Lastly, they are open to have a close-door conversation with Haena, who they have not seen since June 24.
