UNCORE Warns PocketDol Studio Over Close Your Eyes’ Dual Activities Dispute Proect7
UNCORE, the management agency for the JTBC Project 7 group Close Your Eyes, has issued a strong warning to PocketDol Studio regarding alleged contract violations and unauthorized activities for group members Jeon Minwook and Sakurada Kenshin.
Key Dispute Points
The conflict centers on PocketDol Studio’s attempts to schedule activities for the members outside of Close Your Eyes’ promotional period. UNCORE claims that all participants were informed they could not engage in external activities without prior approval after being selected as final group members.
PocketDol Studio’s Response
PocketDol Studio vehemently denies these allegations, stating they had an initial agreement allowing dual activities. They argue that UNCORE changed the contract terms after the final lineup was confirmed and even went so far as to block communication with the artists.
Escalating Tensions
The dispute reached a critical point when PocketDol Studio filed a missing persons report for Sakurada Kenshin, a minor, after being unable to contact him. UNCORE initially misled law enforcement about the artists’ whereabouts, further straining the relationship between the two agencies.
Potential Consequences
Both agencies are preparing for potential legal action, with PocketDol Studio threatening to disclose contract details and correspondence to substantiate their claims. The conflict raises broader questions about management practices in K-pop project groups.
The situation remains unresolved, with both UNCORE and PocketDol Studio standing firm in their respective positions regarding Close Your Eyes’ activities and contract terms.
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