BAE173 Nam Dohyon Files Injunction to Terminate Exclusive Contract With PocketDol Studio
BAE173 Nam Dohyon has filed an injunction against PocketDol Studio to suspend his exclusive contract.
Here are the details.
BAE173 Nam Dohyon to Suspend Contract With Injunction Against PocketDol Studio
On April 28, Nam Dohyon filed for a provisional injunction, which requests the termination of his contract with PocketDol Studio.
According to sources, the injunction was made because of the fulfillment of contract obligations, to which Nam Dohyon and the company had differences in opinion. The injunction's request acceptance will be revealed around May or June.
It was also reported that the lawsuit's questioning was originally scheduled on April 12. However, it was then changed to April 26, when it proceeded firmly. The agency also shared a brief statement regarding the matter, confirming the legal battle.
"It is indeed true that we're in a legal dispute with Nam Dohyon."
After his activities in "Produce X 101" and project boy group X1 in 2019, Nam Dohyon became a member of BAE173, who debuted on November 19, 2020.
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On October 8, 2022, Nam Dohyon went through a temporary hiatus because of health concerns. The idol took his time during this hiatus by recovering his health, as announced by PocketDol Studio on their official announcement.
"Dohyon's health worsened because of COVID -19's long term aftereffects. With his current condition, it would be difficult for him to perform his scheduled activities."
"To prioritize his recover, Dohyon will take a break from his scheduled endeavors, as concluded by our thorough discussion. BAE173 will continue to promote with eight members."
Nam Dohyon's group BAE173 has also participated in JTBC's newest survival program "Peak Time" with the name of Team 13:00. However, he wasn't included in the team.
How Did ELSEs React to Nam Dohyon's Injunction Filing?
With the news turning as a hot topic across the internet, the reports have entered numerous online forums where netizens discussed their thoughts.
BAE173's fandom ELSEs expressed their support of Nam Dohyon filing the injunction against PocketDol Studio. Fans also mentioned Kim Kwangsoo, the founder of MBK Entertainment, in the discussion. Meanwhile, some netizens insisted the members all leave the company.
Read their comments below:
"He's still young and is good at everything so I think that he's gonna do well. I hope he finds strength."
"The other party is Kim Kwangsoo, so I have to support Dohyon."
"You're telling me that a group like them is under Kwangsoo. I don't know anything about the history of this group, but I already support the members leaving. Is this the power of Kwangsoo?"
"So, he was fighting. He's still so young. This must've taken a toll on his mental health."
"Hangyul needs to be freed next."
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