Cube Entertainment controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Soojin school-bullying allegations
Soojin withdrew from (G)I-dle after allegations regarding school bullying. Cube terminated her exclusive contract in 2022 after the related investigation developments described in the reference material.
2021
Court rules Lai Guan Lin's exclusive contract with Cube Entertainment invalid
Ruling
In 2021, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of Lai Guan Lin and confirmed that his exclusive contract with Cube Entertainment was invalid, concluding the lawsuit. Cube Entertainment stated that it would respect the ruling and not appeal, and apologized for not fully communicating with him and for not resolving the misunderstanding.
Company response
Apology — Cube Entertainment
We apologize that we didn't fully communicate with the person concerned and resolve the misunderstanding regarding the dispute.
Source excerpt
We apologize that we didn't fully communicate with the person concerned and resolve the misunderstanding regarding the dispute.
The court said in a statement, "We confirm that the exclusive contract between the plaintiff and the defendant is invalid," formally concluding the lawsuit between the two parties after almost two years.
We will respect the court's decision and will not file an appeal.
2020
Ilhoon marijuana investigation
Ilhoon left BtoB and Cube while facing a police investigation concerning alleged marijuana use and purchases.
2020
Cube Entertainment responds to Jung Il-hoon marijuana investigation
Company response
In December 2020, Cube Entertainment addressed a marijuana investigation involving BTOB member Jung Il-hoon. According to the agency, Jung Il-hoon had been summoned for questioning on charges of smoking marijuana. Cube Entertainment apologized for causing concern. The statement did not provide further details about the investigation or its outcome.
Cube Entertainment said BTOB’s Jung Il-hoon had been summoned for questioning on charges of smoking marijuana and apologized for causing concern.
Company response
Apology — Cube Entertainment
Once again, we are sorry for causing concern
Source excerpt
“He feels a heavy responsibility for causing concern to many people, and he will do his best to faithfully carry out future investigations. Once again, we are sorry for causing concern,” the agency said.
On December 21, Cube Entertainment said, “After checking with Jung Il-hoon in regard to the news released earlier today, it has been confirmed that he has been summoned by the police investigation agency for questioning on charges of smoking marijuana, as previously reported.”
2018
Hyuna and E'Dawn contract dispute
After the two artists publicly acknowledged their relationship, Cube cancelled scheduled activities and announced that trust had been damaged. Both artists subsequently left the company.