YG Entertainment is in crisis after reports that trainees are jumping ship.
According to a report by eDaily on Augst 27, YG trainees are in talks with other agencies and some trainees already have contracts with new agencies. In particular, trainees who appeared in 'YG Treasure Box' and 'Produce X 101' are showing signs of leaving YG after reports that they're contacting other agencies.
A YG official addressed the reports on Augst 27 stating, "All employees are working as usual. Everything is going as planned without problems."
YG has been embroiled in controversy since the beginning of this year with 'Burning Sun' gate involving former Big Bang member Seungri. Former CEO Yang Hyun Suk has also been embroiled in suspicions of mediating prostitution and illegal gambling overseas.
Police plan to summon Seungri and Yang Hyun Suk this week for the alleged gambling overseas.
This artice is republished from blog Daily Naver