The newest twist within the LOONA contract saga is that Common Music Japan is searching for to implement their unique administration rights to LOONA, who they signed again in September of 2019. This deal is reportedly separate from their contract with Blockberry Artistic and exists no matter what occurs with them.
The contract reportedly states, “Regardless whether or not the artists’ contract with Blockberry Artistic administration is damaged or cancelled, the members should proceed to satisfy their duties for this contract. Ought to they violate any phrases of this contract, the artists should pay damages for failing to satisfy their obligations underneath Japanese regulation.“
The report goes on to say that UMJ plans to have the entire group proceed actions by albums, fan conferences, and all of the common stuff.
Primarily, they’re saying that the 12 LOONA members have a contract with UMJ in Japan for about three extra years no matter no matter mess is occurring in Korea and that they intend to hold on regardless. That clearly contains Chuu in addition to Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry, even with their contract suspended.
The obvious current instance that involves thoughts is EXID, who went their separate methods with totally different corporations in Korea however continued group actions in Japan as contractually obligated to.
Whereas it’s potential this might find yourself being considerably perfect for followers when it comes to all 12 persevering with on with their actions, it additionally may clearly result in an entire different authorized combat if not all people is on board with this plan as issues get more and more messy in Korea. Simply one other wrinkle into an more and more messy scenario.