INFINITE’s Sungjong Wins Lawsuit Against SPK Entertainment (Photo Credit – Instagram)

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Lee Sungjong, known mononymously as Sungjong, a member of the boy band INFINITE, has won a lawsuit against his former agency. Last year, he filed a civil lawsuit against SPK Entertainment over unpaid settlements. The lawsuit has finally been concluded, with the K-pop idol emerging victorious, as the court ordered the agency to pay him the settlement amount along with interest. Following the news, INFINITE fans are celebrating on social media.

According to JTBC News on March 11, the court ruled that the defendant, which is SPK Entertainment has to pay the plaintiff (Lee Sungjong) the settlement amount. It will also include an annual interest rate of 6% from April 21, 2023 to February 28, 2025. Additionally, a 12% thereafter will also be added until the full payment is made.
This news comes almost a year after he initially filed the lawsuit. Fans have taken to social media to celebrate the day as Sungjong embarks on a new beginning, wrapping up all the disputes he had with his former agency.

For the unversed, it all began in August 2022 when Sungjong signed an exclusive contract with SPK Entertainment. He appeared in broadcast appearances and fan meetings and also released albums with the agency. However, he didn’t receive the remuneration as discussed or even necessary support from them. The INFINITE member then sent out a demand letter and requested corrective actions for breach of the contract. However, SPK Entertainment refrained from responding.

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