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.
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~ 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