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Singer Ben has begun a legal battle with his former agency, Major Nine, over the issue of settlement of music revenue.
According to reports, the first hearing date for the 700 million won contract fee lawsuit filed by Ben against Major Nine is scheduled for July 23. There is.
Ben requested settlement of music and album profits with Major Nine after the end of his exclusive contract in 2023, but it was rejected.
In 2023, the court recommended an agreement between both sides and decided to refer the case to mediation, but no agreement was reached in November. Accordingly, the lawsuit was transferred to a new court in September 2024 and subject to a retrial.
While Ben was experiencing profit sharing issues with Major Nine, he divorced W Foundation Chairman Lee Wook in December 2023.