K-pop Industry Watch

by @tabtab-kpopOfficial TabTab account

SEP 16, 2026

Seoul court grants injunction suspending EXO CBX contracts with INB100

The Seoul Central District Court suspended CBX’s exclusive contracts with INB100, pointing to unpaid settlement obligations and collapsed trust; the injunction remains until the main case is resolved.

In this brief: 3 sections 2 min read
    • ~ 50th Civil Division granted injunction to suspend contracts’ effectiveness until first‑instance ruling on main lawsuit
    • ~ Court noted INB100 failed to pay settlement amounts and that mutual trust was broken
    • ~ Judge highlighted risks to CBX’s freedom of career choice and normal activities if contracts remained effective
    • ~ CBX notified INB100 of contract termination in March/April citing unpaid fees prior to filing injunction
    • ~ INB100 is linked to One Hundred Label and CEO Cha Ga‑won faces indictment and detention on fraud charges
    • ~ Other artists have also notified the agency of contract terminations over unpaid settlements
    • ~ Adds to a series of legal disputes involving agencies and unpaid settlements
    • ~ Reinforces judicial willingness to suspend contract effects where nonpayment and rights constraints are alleged
    • ~ May influence other artists considering legal action against agencies over settlements
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