TS Entertainment controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Sleepy payment and contract dispute
Sleepy alleged that TS Entertainment withheld payment documentation and failed to pay him for activities. The company denied the allegations and made counterclaims of embezzlement, which Sleepy rejected.
2019
Labor complaint over overdue payments
A former employee reportedly complained to labor authorities about overdue payments. The matter was later forwarded to prosecutors.
2019
Sonamoo contract disputes
Sumin and Nahyun sought to terminate their contracts. TS Entertainment said they had cut contact after submitting formal notices and announced that Sonamoo would continue with five members.
2019
TRCNG abuse and working-condition allegations
Wooyeop and Taeseon alleged excessive practice hours, poor dormitory conditions, inadequate meals, and physical abuse while they were minors. They filed contract-termination notices and a criminal complaint against company personnel.
2018
Secret members' contract disputes
Song Ji-eun and Jun Hyo-seong pursued separate actions related to their contracts and later announced departures from TS Entertainment. Their exits effectively ended Secret's activities under the agency.
2014
B.A.P. contract litigation
All six B.A.P. members sued to nullify their contracts, alleging unfair conditions and profit distribution. TS Entertainment denied mistreatment and unfair contractual provisions. The sides settled in 2015, after which the group returned to the agency.