The ongoing legal battle between THE BOYZ and their former agency, One Hundred Label, has taken a dramatic turn as the court approved the agency's request to freeze the assets of members Younghoon and Q. The Seoul Eastern District Court granted the provisional seizure order on July 24, effectively tying up approximately ₩500 million KRW ($339,000 USD) worth of property owned by Younghoon in Seoul's Seongdong District.

The claim is reportedly part of a larger lawsuit filed by One Hundred Label against THE BOYZ members, valued at a staggering ₩8.80 billion KRW (about $5.97 million USD). The agency's legal representative confirmed the decision, stating that this provisional seizure marks only the beginning of their pursuit for financial recovery.

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  • The provisional seizure order is part of One Hundred Label's main lawsuit against THE BOYZ members, which claims that signing bonuses paid to the group were advance payments tied to the duration of their exclusive contracts. The agency argues that since the contracts were allegedly not fulfilled through the agreed term, the remaining value should be returned as unjust enrichment.
  • The Seoul Eastern District Court granted One Hundred Label's application for a provisional seizure order on an apartment owned by Younghoon in Seoul's Seongdong District, with the claim reportedly worth approximately ₩500 million KRW ($339,000 USD). The court also approved a separate provisional seizure request for property owned by fellow member Q.
  • The agency is currently identifying the locations of other members' real estate and plans to file additional provisional seizure requests against them in stages. One Hundred Label's legal representative emphasized that the company has no intention of shutting down until it recovers the full amount it claims it is owed.
  • On July 13, the legal team representing the nine THE BOYZ members reportedly filed an objection with the court challenging the provisional seizure order. Earlier this year, all members except New filed for an injunction to suspend the main lawsuit, citing concerns over their financial stability and the potential impact on their careers.
  • The ongoing dispute has sparked widespread discussion among fans and industry experts, with many questioning the motivations behind One Hundred Label's actions. While some argue that the agency is simply seeking fair compensation, others believe that the company's tactics are overly aggressive and could potentially harm THE BOYZ' reputation and future prospects.

The recent developments in this case highlight the complexities of the entertainment industry's financial landscape. As THE BOYZ continues to navigate this challenging situation, fans and experts alike will be closely watching the outcome of One Hundred Label's lawsuit and its potential impact on the group's career trajectory.