South Korean singer Meenoi‘s future with AOMG, the prominent hip-hop label founded by Jay Park, is shrouded in uncertainty as reports suggest the beginning of steps towards terminating their contract. This news comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding Meenoi’s activities and her relationship with the label.
The Breakdown: According to industry insiders, Meenoi and AOMG have initiated discussions regarding the potential termination of their contract. While the exact reasons behind this development haven’t been officially disclosed, speculations point towards creative differences and a possible breakdown in their professional relationship.
Digging Deeper: Meenoi, known for her unique blend of R&B and hip-hop, joined AOMG in 2021. Her association with the label, known for housing popular artists like Simon Dominic and Gray, was met with much anticipation. However, Meenoi’s career trajectory with AOMG hasn’t been without its challenges. There have been reports of limited promotional activities and a lack of musical releases compared to other AOMG artists. This, coupled with recent online controversies surrounding Meenoi’s personal life, has seemingly fueled speculation about a potential contract termination.
Meenoi has been the subject of controversy for quite a while since last month when she drew attention with a tearful live broadcast, hinting at wrongdoing. Subsequently, a ‘no-show controversy’ arose after she unexpectedly fell ill two hours before filming for a cosmetics brand.
The cosmetic brand later came out releasing photos of a full set ready for Meenoi, just before she didn’t show for her commitments.
AOMG attributed the controversy to a disagreement during the advertisement contract signing process, pledging efforts to mend fences and restore smooth relations between Meenoi and the agency.
However, a month later, Meenoi disclosed the full extent of the controversy, alleging non-disclosure of contract details and the use of a ‘fake seal’ without her consent.
She also said that she requested to revise the contract terms, but failed to coordinate them, and drew a line by saying that the ‘no-show controversy’ related to the commercial filming was not her will.
In addition, AOMG released the contents of the conversation with Meenoi through an exclusive report with a media outlet this morning, which turned into a muddy fight.
Industry Reactions: The news of a potential split has garnered mixed reactions from the industry. Some music critics believe that a separation could benefit both parties, allowing Meenoi to explore her musical direction independently and AOMG to focus on its established artists. However, others express concern, highlighting the potential negative impact on Meenoi’s career, especially considering the crucial role that agencies play in artist development and promotion in the Korean music industry.
Fan Response: Meenoi’s dedicated fanbase, known as “Meenoi Land,” has reacted with a mix of emotions. While some fans expressed sadness and disappointment at the possibility of a split, others voiced their support for Meenoi’s happiness and urged her to make the decision that best suits her career goals.
In response, Korean netizens shared their opinions on a Korean online community.
“It’s not that the Meenoi can’t take it anymore, I think the company can’t take it anymore.”
“She’ll have to pay a penalty for it too I think.”
“The company should terminate the contract haha. Also, they are responsible for false information and defamation, such as forging the contract seal.”
“Just pay the penalty and leave.”
“Is it possible for the company to claim compensation?”
“The company seems to be trying to terminate after putting up with everything for so long and then doing the math and thinking it would be better to just cut off the deal. Does she think she can come out on top in this situation???”
“What company will accept her now.”
“I’m in charge of advertising for a brand… What happens when the model doesn’t show up with a puncture on the day of my brand shoot??!?!?! If it’s a really big star or a model that I need to maintain a relationship with, I can cry and accept it, but if it’s not, I’ll immediately bring the legal team and file a lawsuit…. There must be compensation in the contract for reasons at fault… If each shoot was to be prepared from a concept proposal for nearly two months, and the video was scheduled to be shot on the same day, there would be a staff of almost 100 people. What should we do with the equipment rental and staff labor costs and the cost of costumes already purchased? These days, model fees are really high, and along with that, the staff fees that come with the model are also going up… Depending on the scope of use and the country, there are cases where additional fees are charged.”
“What should the staff who prepared and waited do? Does she even realize how much of a nuisance she caused?”
“I don’t know, but is this similar to the FIFTY situation???? Sudden self sabotage and speedy contract termination seems very similar.”
The Future Remains Unclear: As of now, neither Meenoi nor AOMG has officially confirmed the reports of a potential contract termination. Both parties have remained tight-lipped on the issue, leaving fans and industry insiders to wait for further developments. This ongoing situation has sparked discussions about the complexities of artist-agency relationships in the Korean music industry and the challenges faced by young artists trying to navigate their careers within established labels.
More About Meenoi
Park Min-young (Korean: 박민영; born April 9, 1997), known professionally as Meenoi (Korean: 미노이), is a South Korean singer. She released her debut studio album In My Room in 2021. In 2022, she released single “Ghosting” with Woo Won-jae which was nominated for Best Collaboration at the MAMA Awards.
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