I don’t blame Keena for questioning the manipulation that The Givers were doing and I don’t blame here for going back to ATTRACT. I think it’s actually quite commendable to break away from the group and stand on your own when you feel like you’ve been wronged.
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members. She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?" When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably. Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
the three liars have been fired from ATTRAKT for colluding with The Givers. All of the girls' claims were rejected by the court twice. The three girls could face criminal charges as accomplices to obstruction of business. Even if ATTRAKT does not file a criminal complaint, if collusion is recognized during the investigative agency's investigation, the prosecutor can initiate an investigation into the three girls ex officio.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
@@ytrewq12345Think you should give them more grace. They sued their company for monetary transparency. Obviously that wasn’t the best way to go about it, but none of us are geniuses 100% of the time. People make mistakes. Let’s give them the space to grow from it instead of jumping down their throats.
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members. She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?" When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably. Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
@@vixxexo6855yes they wouldn't have become big like people are saying . Like Bol4 "some" they would have one hit star .they released another song which didn't get much view or recognition. People don't like 50-50 they liked the song . Maybe they would have become big if they had big company. Look at New Jeans or Babymonster they are not really great but very famous because they belong to big company .
I was a fan of fifty fifty since they released loving me, and when Cupid blew up I was so happy that they were gaining succes and other people were discovering them. It makes me so sad that the group and their individual careers were ruined by the greed of others. I hope they can all recover and do well in the future ❤
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members. She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?" When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably. Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
They just want money. Same here in my country. Staff/workers sue the company but always fail😂😂. They thought they're gona win💀💀. Employees/staffs sometimes framing the company to get money. Because they thought majority of people complaining always win, but in reality it's not. They'll will investigate both the employees/staffs & company & be judge fair & square.
@@demonslayer4951 the former members were brainwashed by their greedy parents (considering they are still minors); The Givers gave false hope and promises... the former members of 50-50 must not let their parents be the guardians of their career... older people can be an asset or a liability....
This whole story just makes me sad. I found them even before CUPID and thought they were going to be a success... Sure they were, but no one could predict what would come after.
They caught my attention with "Log In", really liked that song. Now if you want to try and find Fifty Fifty music on UA-cam it is tough because so many search results just come back about the whole lawsuit ordeal.
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members. She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?" When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably. Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
From the start, it seemed clear that the girls weren't the decision-makers in legal matters. Considering the complexity of legal affairs, it's unlikely these young idols possess the acumen to craft such statements.
This is what I think too. I feel bad that they’re catching all the flack for this when they probably just followed along “experts” who lured them in with complex jargon
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members. She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?" When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably. Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
the three liars have been fired from ATTRAKT for colluding with The Givers. All of the girls' claims were rejected by the court twice. The three girls could face criminal charges as accomplices to obstruction of business. Even if ATTRAKT does not file a criminal complaint, if collusion is recognized during the investigative agency's investigation, the prosecutor can initiate an investigation into the three girls ex officio.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
It was in vain that the company broke the contract with the former members of the group; they needed to come to an agreement. It is clear to everyone that the girls were manipulated; there will never be another group fifty fifty
Keena also begged the girl in her knees to drop the lawsuit. The members said “they’ll give it a thought”. Days laters a parent call her and said “don’t talk to my daughter no more, traitor!” All of this happened before Keena returned to ATTRAKT. This is the moment she knew the members won’t return.
the three liars have been fired from ATTRAKT for colluding with The Givers. All of the girls' claims were rejected by the court twice. The three girls could face criminal charges as accomplices to obstruction of business. Even if ATTRAKT does not file a criminal complaint, if collusion is recognized during the investigative agency's investigation, the prosecutor can initiate an investigation into the three girls ex officio.
from what i know i think keena did the smart and right thing, she questioned things that didnt seem right and made tough but neccessary decisions, all on her own. very mature.
I just can't get over how incredibly brave Keena was to go to award shows and events by herself. It must have been so difficult to stand there alone and smile, knowing the whole industry is watching your every kove like a hawk and gossiping about everything you do. But in every photo she looks confident, calm and very put together. If I saw the photos out of context and didn't know her, I would have thought she was an experienced soloist attending by herself. That takes incredible guts. Regardless of who was right or wrong or what the real situation was, her bravery is commendable and makes me like her even more. She is in such a tough situation for anybody to face, let alone someone so young and in such a vulnerable stage of their career, and she must be going through so much but she is still trying her best with the hand she has been dealt and trying to make her own best judgements in a confusing and tangled situation. She is incredible and deserves every bit of success in her career.
100% agree. I never was super invested in Fifty Fifty but they caught my eye. This whole situation leaves me really wanting to spupport Keena. I have no judgement or hate for anyone, but Keena has proven her character as having integrity and maturity and it makes me want to support her whole heartedly. I really hope she can see comments like this and know there are people who are supporting her for good reason. She is incredible and I hope she's experiences all the success she deserves✨️
In a few words what we can say is that they're fooled and pass..... they lost the only chance they got to become one of the most prominent rising GirlGroup
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
I think this whole situation just shows how dark and seedy the whole music industry is. If you think that things like this don't happen every day, you're wrong. So many other aspiring idols have been manipulated, gaslit, chewed up and spit out by men in boardrooms making big promises with ill intentions. And many times, this happens in your favorite company...
I have been watching this from the start of the entire situation and man oh man has it gotten so messy from the start. Sadly I do have to agree it will be nearly impossible for Sio, Saena, and Aran to make a comeback in Korea the public already thinks of them as backstabbers and traitors and I don't think another agency (unless very nugu but even then im not sure) will take them under their care after seeing the media play. This is truly such a shame because FIFTY FIFTY was on the roads to being such an iconic name for Kpop. Ugh this sucks man I really do wonder what the new FIFTY FIFTY is gonna be like but it will never be the same.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
Also other companies will pressure any label interested on the other members because it puts a precedent that even if you sue and break contract you'll still have a future in the industry
People are feeling empathy and sad towards Keena, tbh I’m actually very happy for her. She knows what’s best for her and she’s loyal to her company. That’s what I see
It would be such an iconic move if the other 3 did the same as Keena, return to Atttakt and continue making music. This would be such an unheard of story that it would help their careers maybe, as people would have felt 50/50 were wronged and learned from their mistakes. That would be so cool! There was a chance the girls could have come back in the former squad, now they are still facing troubles while Keena is looking forward to brighter future. I hope it will come for all of the 4 💔
Sadly yes, there was a chance and Keena actually convinced one of them! but she proposed conditions to come back while Keena didn't, so Attrakt only accepted her 😢
@@shineville2945Ahn Sung Il is just evil on his own, he actually made a company go bankrupt in 2016/2017 because he made a singer sue their company for no reason and even went to court... yet Attrakt CEO still hired him in 2019/2020..
I don't blame Keena. She's 21 and trained 8 years. Debuting at 22+ now days are considered a rare celebratory thing. I too would beg for my career back. However I don't blame the other members. Considering how young they all are, the abuse actually really did happen or someone is whispering and coaching them on what to say.
they were manipulated to lie about the abuse it never happened. its like your first time trying something and you need help, ahn sung il gave them the ‘proof’ and they passed it on as their reason.
This is why idols should debut as an adult. Not minors. Not only because they can be sexualized, but also because they dont have a say in most matters. They arent allowed to make a decision in their career, they cant do sht if the adults decide now is a good day to destroy someones dream out of greediness.
It's unfortunate that it had to end this way. I was rooting for 50/50 at their debut because their songs were good. When we saw success for Cupid, I was excited for the future of the group. But evil here is Ahn Sung Il and how he manipulated them and ruined the group. The other girls were fighting against their injustice, and I don't think they should be demonized for that. I hope they will return to the music industry.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
Im sorry they were given fake covid tests and just went along with it... the girls are young so im sure they learned a lot from this. They thought the adults had their best interests, but all of the adults seem greedy. Keena did the right thing, but i dont blame the other girls for their decisions. Hopefully, all of them can continue making music.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
I don't feel bad for the others although their decision was heavily impacted by their parents, they are very much adults they aren't kids, they knew what they were doing and are now compensating for their mistakes
@@username6844 I am still with the other members, no matter their age. I will support whatever way I can. FITHTY FITHTY's sucess was made by the others, so I will honor that. I dont know how Keena and the others would even replcae the old lineup, they can switch but never get the same success again.
@@ashantythegreat3231 I respect your opinion but just saying the other members were really tryna backstab their own fricking company, and suing them for no reason at all
Good for Keena. Girls were manipuated by parents and the givers. The group members should have dropped their false case - forged signatures, fake covid tests? They are finished. Girls that can sing and dance are abundant in korea. They will be forgotten. I hope keena gets a new group.
The thing is no matter whose fault it is, the k public has decided. The girls may never be hired again in entertainment and they might owe millions. Hopefully they can find a way to move on and live normally. Keena still has the possibility of an idol future however
I know they are young, but the fact that Keena tried to persuade them after realizing something was wrong, and that LITERALLY EVERYONE from the court, to witnesses, to netizens, proving and agreeing that FIFTY FIFTY and The Givers were in the wrong should have been enough of a tell for the girls and the parents that they were doing something bad and that they were in the wrong. I don't blame Keena, but I also don't feel bad for the other girls. Them, and their parents were blinded by greed and they were not brave enough to apologize and acknowledge their mistakes.
Attrakt gave them a way back in until nearly the end but they rejected saying they'll only come back if they'll never have to speak to the CEO again. One can only go far to help people that that was the final straw for Attrakt.
@@kangkim150 I agree, a betrayal of this magnitude is bound to destroy or at least severely damage relationships. The fact that Attrakt was willing to forgive them and give them a chance until the very end is crazy to me tbh
The thing is that there's always "the truth" for everyone. Yes from our perspective they might be in the wrong, but from theirs could be the otherwise. Who are we to judge their actions? We don't even know the full story. Sometimes, even those who get involved don't even get the whole situation
@@choijinni502 That was a single line from the interview she did. The rest of the article details the manipulation that led to the members filing for the injunction. Keena literally exposed a case of manipulation
@@hellivioze3648 ofc her story was also manipulated by attrakt. i know that keena want to leave that group too, but she couldn't, her family will be in debt in she do that.
@@choijinni502Keena returned because she found out Ahn sung il is a conartist. Ahn sung il forged Keena's signature and stole Cupid copyright that belongs to Keena. that is why Keena returned to Attrakt and apologized. Keena doesn't have any debt. she just got paid in 6 figures from Attrakt.
That man manipulated them but they made their decision, so did their parents. We all know what's bad and what's good, can't say "it's because they're really young", they let their greed take over them and consequences are inevitable. Keena dodged a big ass bullet. They were co-workers not necessarily best friends, so she didn't actually own them loyalty or anything.
That’s a childishly oversimplified view on the world. Never underestimate what being manipulated does to a person, let alone someone in a position of power over you ie a supposed professional claiming to have your career in their hands. The girls and their parents don’t know how to handle fame, let alone of this scale. Focus your hate on the actual scumbag who screwed things up for everybody
The case began with the producer. Producer Ahn Sung-il told the members and their parents, "The agency will make them owe money!" Ahn is a scammer. He was going to pull out the group without telling the agency. He cheated on the members and their parents. Parents who were worried about their children's debts agreed with Ahn. The members then filed a lawsuit. The Korean public accused the members of being money-mad traitors. Jeon Hong-jun, the agency's CEO, said he felt sorry for himself, and played media by watching the members get attacked. The members, who were just 19 years old at the time, suffered enough to contemplate suicide. It was even more one-sided because of the weak fandom in Korea. While Keena gradually persuaded the other members, her stupid parents stopped her. So only Keena is back, and now the group is getting ready again with additional new members.
Came across Higher Higher like a couple hours after debut & it's hard to see how this has all turned out. There needs to be more transparency for the members as it IS their lives & trusting companies and adults that say they have their best interest in mind. I wish they can all be happy. As for the three members still in the lawsuit, Korean music goes beyond Korea now. It was seen that Soojin's solo debut was successful and how that upset netizens -- they can kick rocks, they're not the only market anymore. Same with FiftyFifty. I hope *this* entire situation shows other trainees, idols and parents that they HAVE TO BE on top of EVERYTHINNNGGGG regarding documents in a company. So messed up.
Thing is, though, most international fans don't support the other F/F members anywhere near as much as Soojin. Because they are different cases, I don't think Soojin's success can be replicated by these 3, especially considering they will lose the lawsuit with all the evidence and I don't know how they'll be able to pay all those damages.
Keena is just a wonderful girl and I just want to give her a great big hug and let her know she did the right thing apologizing and returning to the company. ❤
She didn’t‼️ While what she did was probably best for her she is still a traitor and apologized to the people who brought her friend into a wheelchair‼️
@@Dafty2k time to see the light. Keena is not a traitor. She doesn’t owe the other 3 former members anything. She tried reasoning with them and they didn’t listen. Now they have to accept the consequences that a court of law determined
Keena did nothing wron she just thought of her future and career she knew how much they put hardwork togatger that's why she want members to come back bcz they must dreamed togather she played smart and it was the best decision I was hoping that member should also come back bcz they already ruined their own career
The other 3 girls are going to have a really HARD time to sign a contract with other company, if they ever achieve that again. After all of the issues and scandal that blew up, is gonna be difficult that other company wants to sign with them. Companies want safe investments, and right now, they are clearly NOT.
Seems like Keena saw through all the BS, greed, and lies. She was my bias from the moment I discovered Fifty Fifty, and I want nothing but success for her. No hate towards the other members, but they really shot themselves in the foot, and they should have listened to Keena.
No dingle berry, it’s well known they all slept with Aron. There’s no age of consent in Korea and he slept with two of them, making Keena jealous and vindictive. It will all come out in court dingle berry butt boy. 😮
Just adults trying to take advantage of the popularity. Ang sungil made sure that the popularity is sabotage so that they never come back. It may be too late for other members to comeback, that's y they decided to go their separate ways. And attract will salvage whatever left with 50/50.
I think the company should drop the Fifty Fifty name... redebut Keena in a new group, almost like a dreamcatcher situation (I'm specifically talking about adding members and changing the name).
The 3 girls burned their bridges, Keena was smart to see the writing on the wall, collect the evidence and return to Attrakt. If you find yourself embroiled in a lie, the smart thing is to tell the truth and be rid of the bad influences. The 3 girls whose parents are doubling down on the law suit are idiots. In a country like Korea, where the court of public opinion matters most, the moment Attrakt CEO released the text messages and emails about the GIVERS CEO's lies; it was all over. Keena came back and apologized and she can move on in her career, the other 3 girls are stuck in purgatory. I don't feel sorry for them, I just think that their parents are leading them down the wrong path.
tbh the contracts were absurd but since kpop idols see them as reasonable and that korean laws are made in favor of the companies not idols its sad also keena has acknowledged this too and to save face and her career she COMPROMISED which others didn't because of their parents but they should have in order to grow and go big
It is very sad that people were blinded by greed. If they hated the way they were treated they could have left way before debut. No company especially one in SK will even think about touching these girls when there are waiting lists of trainees who are just as pretty and just as talented if not more than these girls. Even on their hit song none of the girls except Keena did anything other than the vocals. These girls need to find a way to settle the lawsuit then move on and hopefully go to college and live a normal life. It is so bad because of them lying so much it now takers credit away from actual idols or trainees who are really being mistreated.
It makes me sad to see the way the girls were manipulated by someone with more power. A lot of people have been saying stuff like "well they're adults" but in reality everyone but Kena were teenagers and still are. They were barely adults and definitely didn't hold the power here
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members. She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?" When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably. Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
Genuinely heart breaking seeing all this happen to a group I held so close to my heart. I hope Aran, Sio and Saena get an opportunity elsewhere. Here’s hoping attrakt doesn’t fuck up the redebut with new members.
Defenders of the 3 Girls insist that the OT4 are superior singers based on vocal tone and texture. But the OT5 girls all have their own unique vocal color that compliments the new songs very well and the OT5 kill very difficult songs live with high notes and exhausting choreography (gravity). The original 3 cannot sing a song like Gravity live and probably not in the studio either. The new line up has successfully performed OT4 songs live with nearly universal praise by knetz for their vocal stability and making the songs their own. When i heard Barbie dreams live for the first time by OT5 and compared it to the original track, the live was better by light years. I hope the three girls end up with some indie/jazzy concept to suit their voices because OT5 sound better for bubble gum pop and power pop
Thanks for these videos. Came here bc everyone is comparing NWJNs with Fifty Fifty, but I wasn't following kpop news back then and didn't understand the reference. I do now...
They are very young, mostly still at an age not mature enough to think rationally and only able to follow their parents' words. They are also immature in making decisions and tend to be led by emotions in their situation at that time. I don't blame anyone in this matter. Keena wants her career to continue because she knows the life of an artist is not long and is willing to set aside her ego to remain in the K-Pop industry. I am very disappointed when this happens because I like their songs, especially the voices of Aran and Sio.
@@ICH_MAG_MENSCHEN That's why they are immature. Moreover, they are only a year old in the K-Pop industry. I don't think at that age you can think very maturely in making decisions. When you are at that age, you are driven by emotions and circumstances. If you have ever experienced being at that age, you would surely understand. That's why, I don't blame anyone in this matter.
anyone who thinks keena made the wrong decision is an idiot. the other girls will NEVER be able to perform as idols ever again. i wish the rest of the girls would have opened their eyes and followed behind keena
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
I don't judge any of them but i just hope the other girls don't hate her or anything. i get how much it could hurt, but at the end of the day she really thought about her future that she didn't even really have a say in. Imo that would heavily bother me too.
You're saying allegedly a lot but believe in the word of one side blindly with "proofs" that have much less weight than medical records and inexplicable expenses all authorized and/or acknowledge by Attrakt. I don't know what the truth is but after hear about the new 50/50 law proposal to ensure idols have less power and labor rights on their contracts, I can't believe any of the ceo's, specially when so many time big and small companies had show abuses of all kind to their artist.
that other man who manipulated them needs to be brought to justice himself. He has lied to them and ruined their careers and likely emptied their parent's bank accounts. This is shameful and unacceptable.
I always thought was happening was kinda suspicious. Now we know a little more, but still not the whole picture. I don't really blame any of the girls for doing what they're doing, they're all just young in a terrible situation. I just hope for the best for them and good health.
I don't blame Keena for leaving though she couldn't deal with the stress or not being able to make decisions for herself that other company she was in wasn't any good I'm glad she went back to Attrakt not only did she not have the opportunity to stand up on her own but she couldn't do anything that she wanted to do for herself they could've had a better company than the one they were in basically it makes me question why the company they were in never let them have the opportunity to do what they want to do in general its really sad how people are always Keena she was being attacked she escaped from the biggest lawsuit of a lawsuit that is not her fault that she escaped from losing her hard earned money and people are always wanting to blame others
'My done with 50-50. If they release more music as a different foursome and if it's good, i'll listen, like all other kpop groups. I personally think think the magic that was 50-50 won't be replicated and the group as 50-50 is tarnished by all this drama.
Keena is the only one who uses her brain and common sense in this case, while other members and their families are blinded by greed and pride, their brain.exe not found smh
Idk, she's with attrakt which means that she could be saying what attrakt wants her to say. Of course she will say that attrakt did nothing wrong. Don't blame the victims of manipulation
What? Did you realize that even the company is acknowledging the girls were wronged? They’re just claiming it was all the givers fault but still. The members were legitimately wrong, how is it greedy to try to stand up for yourself?
So basically what people thought about keena isn’t exactly true, but the fifty fifty members are all victims. That’s what I’m understanding from this video
Honestly this so much drama going with them and label this remind me when tvxq filed lawsuit and 2 member stay with label rise of popularity then lawsuit happen with losing 3 and 2 stay and for fifty fifty losing 3 and one stay with label.
as a metalhead, i decided to check out Kpop music ironically. i didn't like most songs i heard. but fifty fifty stood out as a recently new group that had me quite hyped. i'm not familiar with all members. but like in any other rock/metal band.. it sucks that people need to be replaced and aren't the OG group anymore
Girls be like let sue the company since we became well known because of cupid & our company gained alot of money but after that we never gain fame again. What about thinking to redebut again in famous company like Hybe, Jyp & etc... the problem is our contract hasn't ended yet. Let sue the company so that will be free from this small unknown company plus we might get money if we win the case. Killing two birds in one stone. That's what they thought💀💀💀🤦♂️🤦♀️🤦♀️😂😂
This is just sad. They get one massive hit and everyone gets greedy rather than joining together to make more music and success. These girls didn’t even perform long enough to even make any money yet are now stuck with millions of dollars that they have to pay the company that got them famous.
At this rate, I just wanna know the real reason as to why the three members and their parents still continuing their lawsuit when the perpetrator even backing out?
It sucks that they were left hanging high and dry with the lawsuit. They should have used the chance to negotiate without the parents. I do miss their music. They can always come to the USA and start all over. Whatever they do I wish them the best.
It all turns out that Keena made the right choice. The givers were a bad group. Terrible. Feel sorry for the other girls. The NEW FIFTY FIFTY are doing so well!!!
stop talking about some givers.....that is bullshit story.....Ahn Sung was Attrakt CEO - he is only one person......Attrakt wasn't without flaws! They didn't pay girl for long time.
@@KallenSC do you actually expect a small company with 1 rookie group to pay them...those kind of treatment you only received if your're from the big company
For all the commenters hoping the other members will continue a new career in music that ain't gonna happen in Korea anymore. For a group to just start out and pull this is effectively nuking any future chance of being signed by any label ever again. There's bigger idols than this who have had scandals and controversies and got blackballed or ended their careers and Fifty Fifty is nowhere near that fame level. Their only chance now in media is by being a UA-camr. Actor is slim and music is pretty much zero now. To think that a group that was skyrocketing like crazy immediately crashed by this magnitude is crazy. This is why you don't include family members in business. Always seems to end poorly.
I don’t blame Keena for questioning the manipulation that The Givers were doing and I don’t blame here for going back to ATTRACT. I think it’s actually quite commendable to break away from the group and stand on your own when you feel like you’ve been wronged.
Even when New Fifty Fifty holds their 10th anniversary fan meeting event, those three liars will still be looking for an agency.
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members.
She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?"
When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably.
Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
the three liars have been fired from ATTRAKT for colluding with The Givers. All of the girls' claims were rejected by the court twice. The three girls could face criminal charges as accomplices to obstruction of business. Even if ATTRAKT does not file a criminal complaint, if collusion is recognized during the investigative agency's investigation, the prosecutor can initiate an investigation into the three girls ex officio.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
Totally agree
I don't judge her or the other members, they're on survival mode and doing what they think is the best for their own life.
They have been used by everyone I will support „twins” if they come back under different name bc I loved their voices since Log in
@@ytrewq12345whatever lol
@@ytrewq12345Think you should give them more grace. They sued their company for monetary transparency. Obviously that wasn’t the best way to go about it, but none of us are geniuses 100% of the time. People make mistakes. Let’s give them the space to grow from it instead of jumping down their throats.
Even when New Fifty Fifty holds their 10th anniversary fan meeting event, those three liars will still be looking for an agency.
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members.
She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?"
When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably.
Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
fifty fifty could have become something really big in the industry. so sad this is how everything turned out for them :(
No, they would have just been one hit wonders. People only knew Cupid the song and not who made the song.
They ruined it by themselves
The givers CEO actually hinted at payola.
@@vixxexo6855yes they wouldn't have become big like people are saying . Like Bol4 "some" they would have one hit star .they released another song which didn't get much view or recognition. People don't like 50-50 they liked the song . Maybe they would have become big if they had big company. Look at New Jeans or Babymonster they are not really great but very famous because they belong to big company .
nope. the ceo paid so it’s not even organic
I was a fan of fifty fifty since they released loving me, and when Cupid blew up I was so happy that they were gaining succes and other people were discovering them. It makes me so sad that the group and their individual careers were ruined by the greed of others. I hope they can all recover and do well in the future ❤
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members.
She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?"
When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably.
Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
They just want money. Same here in my country. Staff/workers sue the company but always fail😂😂. They thought they're gona win💀💀. Employees/staffs sometimes framing the company to get money. Because they thought majority of people complaining always win, but in reality it's not. They'll will investigate both the employees/staffs & company & be judge fair & square.
me too
@@demonslayer4951 the former members were brainwashed by their greedy parents (considering they are still minors); The Givers gave false hope and promises... the former members of 50-50 must not let their parents be the guardians of their career... older people can be an asset or a liability....
This whole story just makes me sad. I found them even before CUPID and thought they were going to be a success...
Sure they were, but no one could predict what would come after.
Sameee
They caught my attention with "Log In", really liked that song. Now if you want to try and find Fifty Fifty music on UA-cam it is tough because so many search results just come back about the whole lawsuit ordeal.
Sameeee
Higher was so good
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members.
She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?"
When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably.
Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
From the start, it seemed clear that the girls weren't the decision-makers in legal matters. Considering the complexity of legal affairs, it's unlikely these young idols possess the acumen to craft such statements.
This is what I think too. I feel bad that they’re catching all the flack for this when they probably just followed along “experts” who lured them in with complex jargon
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members.
She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?"
When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably.
Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
the three liars have been fired from ATTRAKT for colluding with The Givers. All of the girls' claims were rejected by the court twice. The three girls could face criminal charges as accomplices to obstruction of business. Even if ATTRAKT does not file a criminal complaint, if collusion is recognized during the investigative agency's investigation, the prosecutor can initiate an investigation into the three girls ex officio.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
It was in vain that the company broke the contract with the former members of the group; they needed to come to an agreement. It is clear to everyone that the girls were manipulated; there will never be another group fifty fifty
Keena also begged the girl in her knees to drop the lawsuit. The members said “they’ll give it a thought”. Days laters a parent call her and said “don’t talk to my daughter no more, traitor!” All of this happened before Keena returned to ATTRAKT. This is the moment she knew the members won’t return.
Where did you hear this story?
@@hzzn They made it up
the three liars have been fired from ATTRAKT for colluding with The Givers. All of the girls' claims were rejected by the court twice. The three girls could face criminal charges as accomplices to obstruction of business. Even if ATTRAKT does not file a criminal complaint, if collusion is recognized during the investigative agency's investigation, the prosecutor can initiate an investigation into the three girls ex officio.
the other members are greedy af. i keep seeing people defending them over the company but they were selfish.
Do you know Keena in general or...? On what ground are you making that claim for?
from what i know i think keena did the smart and right thing, she questioned things that didnt seem right and made tough but neccessary decisions, all on her own. very mature.
I just can't get over how incredibly brave Keena was to go to award shows and events by herself.
It must have been so difficult to stand there alone and smile, knowing the whole industry is watching your every kove like a hawk and gossiping about everything you do. But in every photo she looks confident, calm and very put together. If I saw the photos out of context and didn't know her, I would have thought she was an experienced soloist attending by herself. That takes incredible guts.
Regardless of who was right or wrong or what the real situation was, her bravery is commendable and makes me like her even more. She is in such a tough situation for anybody to face, let alone someone so young and in such a vulnerable stage of their career, and she must be going through so much but she is still trying her best with the hand she has been dealt and trying to make her own best judgements in a confusing and tangled situation.
She is incredible and deserves every bit of success in her career.
100% agree. I never was super invested in Fifty Fifty but they caught my eye. This whole situation leaves me really wanting to spupport Keena. I have no judgement or hate for anyone, but Keena has proven her character as having integrity and maturity and it makes me want to support her whole heartedly. I really hope she can see comments like this and know there are people who are supporting her for good reason. She is incredible and I hope she's experiences all the success she deserves✨️
FF without Aran and Sio will fail
@@neoanderson563 even with Aran or Sio, FF was never going to hit it big anyway. They're a one hit wonder like Momoland.
@@kaedeAoi27 Their other songs are better than Cupid so the fact you don't realize this shows how your musical taste should never be trusted
@@neoanderson563 i mention you because new 5050 just drop and they so perfectly fine. seems like you wrong after all
In a few words what we can say is that they're fooled and pass..... they lost the only chance they got to become one of the most prominent rising GirlGroup
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
Especially how big and long the issue became to be
@@소나기리ngl I don’t think the new 5050 will be successful in the long run lol
I would have done exactly what keena did, I’m not about to have a million dollar debt on my head at age 21😂😂
Exactly 🤣
What debt?
@@demonslayer4951 trainee cost debt and contract penalty
Yeah like why would I do that?
I don't understand, what's the fun in that?
I think this whole situation just shows how dark and seedy the whole music industry is. If you think that things like this don't happen every day, you're wrong. So many other aspiring idols have been manipulated, gaslit, chewed up and spit out by men in boardrooms making big promises with ill intentions. And many times, this happens in your favorite company...
Shows how greedy the girls can be...
Go away troll @@DUNGSTA
Keena was the smartest one, it’s funny cause she is the one that catched my eye when the case first exploded.
Bro bffr keena was a nugu one cuz everyone had their eyes on aran and sio
@@YourJiaFeiNyourhearterm, and? Keena catched our eyes not the 3 snakie yikes
@@alexallisonishereyou are the snakie tho🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@yutarumoreno480 i did not bite the company behind my back 🤫
@@alexallisonisherebfr most people were not caught by keena, she literally isnt even apart of the twin version
I have been watching this from the start of the entire situation and man oh man has it gotten so messy from the start. Sadly I do have to agree it will be nearly impossible for Sio, Saena, and Aran to make a comeback in Korea the public already thinks of them as backstabbers and traitors and I don't think another agency (unless very nugu but even then im not sure) will take them under their care after seeing the media play. This is truly such a shame because FIFTY FIFTY was on the roads to being such an iconic name for Kpop. Ugh this sucks man I really do wonder what the new FIFTY FIFTY is gonna be like but it will never be the same.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
Yesssss
Also other companies will pressure any label interested on the other members because it puts a precedent that even if you sue and break contract you'll still have a future in the industry
People are feeling empathy and sad towards Keena, tbh I’m actually very happy for her.
She knows what’s best for her and she’s loyal to her company. That’s what I see
Ahn sung il needs to be fired then arrested for what he did to 50/50
It would be such an iconic move if the other 3 did the same as Keena, return to Atttakt and continue making music. This would be such an unheard of story that it would help their careers maybe, as people would have felt 50/50 were wronged and learned from their mistakes. That would be so cool! There was a chance the girls could have come back in the former squad, now they are still facing troubles while Keena is looking forward to brighter future. I hope it will come for all of the 4 💔
They are already recruiting new participants and there are videos on UA-cam. I'm very sorry that the group broke up
Sadly yes, there was a chance and Keena actually convinced one of them! but she proposed conditions to come back while Keena didn't, so Attrakt only accepted her 😢
The culprit is AHN SUNG IL
Exactly, Maybe someone is paying him to ruin the success of 50/50 so they can totally removed them from this race of stardom.
Right. So the 3 members would have to sue him. Otherwise, they have no way to get the money to pay when they lose the lawsuit against them.
@@shineville2945 HYBE PAYOLA its happening rn
THIS IS WHAT IM SAYING
@@shineville2945Ahn Sung Il is just evil on his own, he actually made a company go bankrupt in 2016/2017 because he made a singer sue their company for no reason and even went to court... yet Attrakt CEO still hired him in 2019/2020..
I don't blame Keena. She's 21 and trained 8 years. Debuting at 22+ now days are considered a rare celebratory thing. I too would beg for my career back. However I don't blame the other members. Considering how young they all are, the abuse actually really did happen or someone is whispering and coaching them on what to say.
they were manipulated to lie about the abuse it never happened. its like your first time trying something and you need help, ahn sung il gave them the ‘proof’ and they passed it on as their reason.
This is why idols should debut as an adult. Not minors. Not only because they can be sexualized, but also because they dont have a say in most matters. They arent allowed to make a decision in their career, they cant do sht if the adults decide now is a good day to destroy someones dream out of greediness.
입장문에서 그들은 그들 자신들이 주체적으로 나섯다고 말을 했다.. 어른과 아이 편을 가르지 마라 모든 어른들이 잘못하는 것은 아니다
THIS.
It's unfortunate that it had to end this way. I was rooting for 50/50 at their debut because their songs were good. When we saw success for Cupid, I was excited for the future of the group. But evil here is Ahn Sung Il and how he manipulated them and ruined the group. The other girls were fighting against their injustice, and I don't think they should be demonized for that. I hope they will return to the music industry.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
Can you imagine how big they'd be right now if they had told Ahn Sung Il to get lost and not broken their contracts?
Im sorry they were given fake covid tests and just went along with it... the girls are young so im sure they learned a lot from this. They thought the adults had their best interests, but all of the adults seem greedy. Keena did the right thing, but i dont blame the other girls for their decisions. Hopefully, all of them can continue making music.
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
I don't feel bad for the others although their decision was heavily impacted by their parents, they are very much adults they aren't kids, they knew what they were doing and are now compensating for their mistakes
Especially if parents are involved and thinks they know better
@@username6844 I am still with the other members, no matter their age. I will support whatever way I can. FITHTY FITHTY's sucess was made by the others, so I will honor that. I dont know how Keena and the others would even replcae the old lineup, they can switch but never get the same success again.
@@ashantythegreat3231 I respect your opinion but just saying the other members were really tryna backstab their own fricking company, and suing them for no reason at all
Good for Keena. Girls were manipuated by parents and the givers. The group members should have dropped their false case - forged signatures, fake covid tests? They are finished. Girls that can sing and dance are abundant in korea. They will be forgotten. I hope keena gets a new group.
I honestly start to love Fifty fifty cause all their song is bop. It just sad that it end so early.
It didn’t end!🎉
The thing is no matter whose fault it is, the k public has decided. The girls may never be hired again in entertainment and they might owe millions. Hopefully they can find a way to move on and live normally. Keena still has the possibility of an idol future however
I know they are young, but the fact that Keena tried to persuade them after realizing something was wrong, and that LITERALLY EVERYONE from the court, to witnesses, to netizens, proving and agreeing that FIFTY FIFTY and The Givers were in the wrong should have been enough of a tell for the girls and the parents that they were doing something bad and that they were in the wrong. I don't blame Keena, but I also don't feel bad for the other girls. Them, and their parents were blinded by greed and they were not brave enough to apologize and acknowledge their mistakes.
Attrakt gave them a way back in until nearly the end but they rejected saying they'll only come back if they'll never have to speak to the CEO again. One can only go far to help people that that was the final straw for Attrakt.
@@kangkim150 I agree, a betrayal of this magnitude is bound to destroy or at least severely damage relationships. The fact that Attrakt was willing to forgive them and give them a chance until the very end is crazy to me tbh
The thing is that there's always "the truth" for everyone. Yes from our perspective they might be in the wrong, but from theirs could be the otherwise.
Who are we to judge their actions? We don't even know the full story. Sometimes, even those who get involved don't even get the whole situation
@@Lunarelise There is only one truth. What kind of manipulative nonsense is this?
Even when New Fifty Fifty holds their 10th anniversary fan meeting event, those three liars will still be looking for an agency.
Keena is the smart girl. She made the best decision.
I hope the other members also realize that something is wrong, no one deserves to be manipulated.
they are not manipulated. keena said that is their decision. this video is misinforming people.
@@choijinni502 That was a single line from the interview she did. The rest of the article details the manipulation that led to the members filing for the injunction. Keena literally exposed a case of manipulation
@@hellivioze3648 ofc her story was also manipulated by attrakt. i know that keena want to leave that group too, but she couldn't, her family will be in debt in she do that.
@@hellivioze3648 are you paid by attrakt lol you're literally active defending abusive company
@@choijinni502Keena returned because she found out Ahn sung il is a conartist. Ahn sung il forged Keena's signature and stole Cupid copyright that belongs to Keena. that is why Keena returned to Attrakt and apologized.
Keena doesn't have any debt. she just got paid in 6 figures from Attrakt.
Keena made the right choice, too bad for the others, they are manipulated by the people around them,
That man manipulated them but they made their decision, so did their parents. We all know what's bad and what's good, can't say "it's because they're really young", they let their greed take over them and consequences are inevitable. Keena dodged a big ass bullet. They were co-workers not necessarily best friends, so she didn't actually own them loyalty or anything.
That’s a childishly oversimplified view on the world. Never underestimate what being manipulated does to a person, let alone someone in a position of power over you ie a supposed professional claiming to have your career in their hands. The girls and their parents don’t know how to handle fame, let alone of this scale. Focus your hate on the actual scumbag who screwed things up for everybody
CANT WAIT FOR KEENA WITH HER NEW MEMBERS
It’s so hard to keep up with fifty fifty case! Ty for posting abt it!!!!
The case began with the producer.
Producer Ahn Sung-il told the members and their parents, "The agency will make them owe money!" Ahn is a scammer. He was going to pull out the group without telling the agency. He cheated on the members and their parents. Parents who were worried about their children's debts agreed with Ahn.
The members then filed a lawsuit. The Korean public accused the members of being money-mad traitors. Jeon Hong-jun, the agency's CEO, said he felt sorry for himself, and played media by watching the members get attacked. The members, who were just 19 years old at the time, suffered enough to contemplate suicide. It was even more one-sided because of the weak fandom in Korea. While Keena gradually persuaded the other members, her stupid parents stopped her. So only Keena is back, and now the group is getting ready again with additional new members.
Came across Higher Higher like a couple hours after debut & it's hard to see how this has all turned out. There needs to be more transparency for the members as it IS their lives & trusting companies and adults that say they have their best interest in mind.
I wish they can all be happy. As for the three members still in the lawsuit, Korean music goes beyond Korea now. It was seen that Soojin's solo debut was successful and how that upset netizens -- they can kick rocks, they're not the only market anymore. Same with FiftyFifty.
I hope *this* entire situation shows other trainees, idols and parents that they HAVE TO BE on top of EVERYTHINNNGGGG regarding documents in a company. So messed up.
Thing is, though, most international fans don't support the other F/F members anywhere near as much as Soojin. Because they are different cases, I don't think Soojin's success can be replicated by these 3, especially considering they will lose the lawsuit with all the evidence and I don't know how they'll be able to pay all those damages.
@@Robalexe fingers crossed they get the best possible outcome though. So crappy how it’s all happened
@@666venus Best possible outcome is a 10 million dollar debt. How can you even recover from that, I can't imagine.
Keena is just a wonderful girl and I just want to give her a great big hug and let her know she did the right thing apologizing and returning to the company. ❤
i agree ❤
Keena is sensible and I love her more for the fact she realized early and made the right decisions...all hugs and support to her❤❤
She didn’t‼️
While what she did was probably best for her she is still a traitor and apologized to the people who brought her friend into a wheelchair‼️
@@Dafty2k time to see the light. Keena is not a traitor. She doesn’t owe the other 3 former members anything. She tried reasoning with them and they didn’t listen. Now they have to accept the consequences that a court of law determined
@@richardc5100 Sadly I doubt she could build a carrer or fanbase by herself, they would have been better off making decisions as a group.
Keena did nothing wron she just thought of her future and career she knew how much they put hardwork togatger that's why she want members to come back bcz they must dreamed togather she played smart and it was the best decision I was hoping that member should also come back bcz they already ruined their own career
So true.
The other 3 girls are going to have a really HARD time to sign a contract with other company, if they ever achieve that again.
After all of the issues and scandal that blew up, is gonna be difficult that other company wants to sign with them. Companies want safe investments, and right now, they are clearly NOT.
And gl paying the million of debts
Seems like Keena saw through all the BS, greed, and lies. She was my bias from the moment I discovered Fifty Fifty, and I want nothing but success for her. No hate towards the other members, but they really shot themselves in the foot, and they should have listened to Keena.
No dingle berry, it’s well known they all slept with Aron. There’s no age of consent in Korea and he slept with two of them, making Keena jealous and vindictive. It will all come out in court dingle berry butt boy. 😮
@@Coolrobb the age of consent in Korea is supposed to be 16 lol!!
Just adults trying to take advantage of the popularity. Ang sungil made sure that the popularity is sabotage so that they never come back. It may be too late for other members to comeback, that's y they decided to go their separate ways. And attract will salvage whatever left with 50/50.
I think the company should drop the Fifty Fifty name... redebut Keena in a new group, almost like a dreamcatcher situation (I'm specifically talking about adding members and changing the name).
They did made new lineup with Keena in it but used fifty fifty name...
The name/brand FIFTY FIFTY belongs to the company and they have every right to re-start from where they had to be stopped
i still feel so bad for them, the 4 of them were perfect together and so talented, now their carreers are ruined :c
just only the jeongs
@@yerinanon If you weren't a fan since the Higher era, you can't have an opinion.
The producer sabotage them. Some big companies might be trying to destroy them.
The 3 girls burned their bridges, Keena was smart to see the writing on the wall, collect the evidence and return to Attrakt. If you find yourself embroiled in a lie, the smart thing is to tell the truth and be rid of the bad influences. The 3 girls whose parents are doubling down on the law suit are idiots. In a country like Korea, where the court of public opinion matters most, the moment Attrakt CEO released the text messages and emails about the GIVERS CEO's lies; it was all over. Keena came back and apologized and she can move on in her career, the other 3 girls are stuck in purgatory. I don't feel sorry for them, I just think that their parents are leading them down the wrong path.
tbh the contracts were absurd but since kpop idols see them as reasonable and that korean laws are made in favor of the companies not idols its sad also keena has acknowledged this too and to save face and her career she COMPROMISED which others didn't because of their parents but they should have in order to grow and go big
It is very sad that people were blinded by greed. If they hated the way they were treated they could have left way before debut. No company especially one in SK will even think about touching these girls when there are waiting lists of trainees who are just as pretty and just as talented if not more than these girls. Even on their hit song none of the girls except Keena did anything other than the vocals. These girls need to find a way to settle the lawsuit then move on and hopefully go to college and live a normal life. It is so bad because of them lying so much it now takers credit away from actual idols or trainees who are really being mistreated.
their opportunity has passed no way their lives will be normal after potentially losing the lawsuit and owing millions
It makes me sad to see the way the girls were manipulated by someone with more power. A lot of people have been saying stuff like "well they're adults" but in reality everyone but Kena were teenagers and still are. They were barely adults and definitely didn't hold the power here
I hope she come back with new other members ❤
I’m kinda thinking of wanting 50/50 to be 5 members
@kpop_cat529 Yep, I can't believe it is true that they really are making 50/50 a 5 member girl group 😄
@kpop_cat529 I’m honestly feel excited but nervous cuz they have a lot to prove and especially the whole mess at Attrakt
Am rooting for Keena she is a fighter for her dreams let’s support her
Keena didn't come back alone to selfishly wish herself well. She made a tearful effort to return to ATTRAKT along with her other members. ATTRAKT is now focusing on the New Fifty Fifty project. But when Keena decided to return, New Fifty Fifty was unthinkable, and she probably thought her music career would be virtually over without the other members. Therefore, she made every effort to persuade her other members.
She tried to meet them, even giving them transportation expenses, and she even got down on her knees and begged. But it was no use, and the next day Keena heard on the phone from one of their parents: "Don't ever contact my daughter again. Are you a spy for ATTRAKT?"
When Keena decided to return, public opinion in Korea was very negative. Even if she apologized for all her mistakes and returned, the direction of public opinion was completely unknown. What is happening to Keena right now is not at all natural, but a kind of small miracle. No one expected public opinion to change so favorably.
Upon returning to ATTRAKT, Keena told the truth about everything that had happened, and these facts were made known to the Korean public by a UA-camr with 540,000 subscribers who covered ATTRAKT.
Genuinely heart breaking seeing all this happen to a group I held so close to my heart. I hope Aran, Sio and Saena get an opportunity elsewhere. Here’s hoping attrakt doesn’t fuck up the redebut with new members.
I don’t feel bad for others and I don’t see attrakt fuck up the new debut
the jeongs are currently blacklisted from the kpop world
This is/was a super-talented group. I just hope all four of them get back together again and continue as Fifty-Fifty.
Turns out this new 5050 is much better than the old one, Keena also perfectly suit with new member.
Defenders of the 3 Girls insist that the OT4 are superior singers based on vocal tone and texture. But the OT5 girls all have their own unique vocal color that compliments the new songs very well and the OT5 kill very difficult songs live with high notes and exhausting choreography (gravity). The original 3 cannot sing a song like Gravity live and probably not in the studio either. The new line up has successfully performed OT4 songs live with nearly universal praise by knetz for their vocal stability and making the songs their own. When i heard Barbie dreams live for the first time by OT5 and compared it to the original track, the live was better by light years. I hope the three girls end up with some indie/jazzy concept to suit their voices because OT5 sound better for bubble gum pop and power pop
@@LoboFuerte-b6sI agree I kinda wish Attrakt added another member though since they were considering a 6 member lineup !!
Thanks for these videos. Came here bc everyone is comparing NWJNs with Fifty Fifty, but I wasn't following kpop news back then and didn't understand the reference. I do now...
They are very young, mostly still at an age not mature enough to think rationally and only able to follow their parents' words. They are also immature in making decisions and tend to be led by emotions in their situation at that time. I don't blame anyone in this matter. Keena wants her career to continue because she knows the life of an artist is not long and is willing to set aside her ego to remain in the K-Pop industry. I am very disappointed when this happens because I like their songs, especially the voices of Aran and Sio.
What are you talking about all of them are 19 💀💀💀
@@ICH_MAG_MENSCHEN That's why they are immature. Moreover, they are only a year old in the K-Pop industry. I don't think at that age you can think very maturely in making decisions. When you are at that age, you are driven by emotions and circumstances. If you have ever experienced being at that age, you would surely understand. That's why, I don't blame anyone in this matter.
anyone who thinks keena made the wrong decision is an idiot. the other girls will NEVER be able to perform as idols ever again. i wish the rest of the girls would have opened their eyes and followed behind keena
At some point there parents of the 3 FF members had to pay for the losses, because they were also the ones who made things become worse
The formation of the New Fifty Fifty is imminent. It is said that the Korean auditions have already ended and 4 to 5 trainees have been selected and are currently practicing at ATTRAKT. Among them, a few Korean members will be decided. The final audition in Japan was held on January 13th. It seems likely that one Japanese member will be decided here. Southeast Asia's final audition will be held in Thailand on February 17th, where one Southeast Asian member is expected to be selected. The New Fifty Fifty is said to have 4 to 6 members, and ATTRAKT is said to be currently considering it.
I hope they stick to just 4. Anymore will be too much just find 3 new members@@소나기리
The whole issue is saddening. There were deception and lies. I felt sorry for Attrakt. Still, wishing for them to be reunited and Attrakt forgives.
I wish Keena the best.
I don't judge any of them but i just hope the other girls don't hate her or anything. i get how much it could hurt, but at the end of the day she really thought about her future that she didn't even really have a say in. Imo that would heavily bother me too.
i just hope that after all this mess ends i wont have to see those gurlies again.
In my opinion, the members should try making music overseas to reach out to a larger audience
this group has a huge potential to became one of the famous girlgroup, they have a great talent to show
3 girls and their parents did that just out of greed which is to join bigger company without paying penalty. and their plan was destroyed by the court
You're saying allegedly a lot but believe in the word of one side blindly with "proofs" that have much less weight than medical records and inexplicable expenses all authorized and/or acknowledge by Attrakt. I don't know what the truth is but after hear about the new 50/50 law proposal to ensure idols have less power and labor rights on their contracts, I can't believe any of the ceo's, specially when so many time big and small companies had show abuses of all kind to their artist.
that other man who manipulated them needs to be brought to justice himself. He has lied to them and ruined their careers and likely emptied their parent's bank accounts. This is shameful and unacceptable.
@@279tozan So sad. Those girls had such a wonderful career ahead of them 😥😥
I always thought was happening was kinda suspicious. Now we know a little more, but still not the whole picture. I don't really blame any of the girls for doing what they're doing, they're all just young in a terrible situation. I just hope for the best for them and good health.
I don't blame Keena for leaving though she couldn't deal with the stress or not being able to make decisions for herself that other company she was in wasn't any good I'm glad she went back to Attrakt not only did she not have the opportunity to stand up on her own but she couldn't do anything that she wanted to do for herself they could've had a better company than the one they were in basically it makes me question why the company they were in never let them have the opportunity to do what they want to do in general its really sad how people are always Keena she was being attacked she escaped from the biggest lawsuit of a lawsuit that is not her fault that she escaped from losing her hard earned money and people are always wanting to blame others
I just hope that they can hang out privately
'My done with 50-50. If they release more music as a different foursome and if it's good, i'll listen, like all other kpop groups. I personally think think the magic that was 50-50 won't be replicated and the group as 50-50 is tarnished by all this drama.
6:15 Uhh, who cares about misinformed twitter users? I don't know why you keep giving their opinions a platform on your videos.
Maybe they're also one of them but doesn't want backlash, so they decided to become a YT echo chamber instead
She's really smart, I never stanned them but I wish the best for her and other members !
Keena was the only member of the group with half a brain who finally realized they were being lied to.
Attrakt sued the three former members for $10 million? I thought the amount translated to about $30K per person?
Keena is the only one who uses her brain and common sense in this case, while other members and their families are blinded by greed and pride, their brain.exe not found smh
Idk, she's with attrakt which means that she could be saying what attrakt wants her to say. Of course she will say that attrakt did nothing wrong. Don't blame the victims of manipulation
stfu dude. They're being used and manipulated by the Givers CEO. The lose their case against Attrak.@@ignaciotorovillacura6342
You just eating up all the lies! Greed and pride? Are you for real?
@@Jen_nyyythe whole kpop industry is greedy they’re not doing music for charity 🤷🏻♂️
What? Did you realize that even the company is acknowledging the girls were wronged? They’re just claiming it was all the givers fault but still. The members were legitimately wrong, how is it greedy to try to stand up for yourself?
So basically what people thought about keena isn’t exactly true, but the fifty fifty members are all victims. That’s what I’m understanding from this video
Gonna be difficult for any of them to find success again after big huge controversial like this the whole thing was mess
Honestly this so much drama going with them and label this remind me when tvxq filed lawsuit and 2 member stay with label rise of popularity then lawsuit happen with losing 3 and 2 stay and for fifty fifty losing 3 and one stay with label.
Although fifty fifth won't be the same but I hope things will turn out well for her.
as a metalhead, i decided to check out Kpop music ironically.
i didn't like most songs i heard.
but fifty fifty stood out as a recently new group that had me quite hyped.
i'm not familiar with all members.
but like in any other rock/metal band..
it sucks that people need to be replaced and aren't the OG group anymore
Fifty fifty would've been big after cupid went viral and now everything has turned down for them
The original 4 member group was better and overall prettier than the current one.
I hear a cracking sound. Why compare groups?What a pitiful situation Ahn Sung Il, WMK and 3J's Viral Marketing Sheep😊😅
Where is the love? Let’s give out positive vibes and luck to the past ( now ablume ) and the current members. Please
Girls be like let sue the company since we became well known because of cupid & our company gained alot of money but after that we never gain fame again. What about thinking to redebut again in famous company like Hybe, Jyp & etc... the problem is our contract hasn't ended yet. Let sue the company so that will be free from this small unknown company plus we might get money if we win the case. Killing two birds in one stone. That's what they thought💀💀💀🤦♂️🤦♀️🤦♀️😂😂
This is just sad. They get one massive hit and everyone gets greedy rather than joining together to make more music and success. These girls didn’t even perform long enough to even make any money yet are now stuck with millions of dollars that they have to pay the company that got them famous.
We can’t hear ARAN’S voice anymore 😢
only reason i listened to the group tbh, her unique vocals
The Givers scammed everyone and the producer should go to jail for what he did
I was about to stan them cause i love all their songs but this issue suddenly happened ..
I judge people heavily who hate on keena
Who could not want to move to a worldwide big company from small poor company when Cupid blew up? They are just innocent young girls.
다른 회사로 옮기고 싶으면 원래 있던 회사는 망해도 되냐? 순진은 개뿔
At this rate, I just wanna know the real reason as to why the three members and their parents still continuing their lawsuit when the perpetrator even backing out?
Warner music Korea and their backhanded support/manipulation might be the reason because WMK seems to be the actual perpetrator
Я думаю, девушкам нужно подать иск на Ан сон иля. Про него, что-то не слышно. Он все это затеял, должен также нести ответственность
It sucks that they were left hanging high and dry with the lawsuit. They should have used the chance to negotiate without the parents. I do miss their music. They can always come to the USA and start all over. Whatever they do I wish them the best.
It all turns out that Keena made the right choice. The givers were a bad group. Terrible. Feel sorry for the other girls. The NEW FIFTY FIFTY are doing so well!!!
I support Keena
It's not The Attrak fault, it's totally The Givers fault
stop talking about some givers.....that is bullshit story.....Ahn Sung was Attrakt CEO - he is only one person......Attrakt wasn't without flaws! They didn't pay girl for long time.
@@KallenSC Ahn Sung Il is the CEO for the Givers. They were contracted to manage Fifty Fifty
@@KallenSC🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
@@KallenSC do you actually expect a small company with 1 rookie group to pay them...those kind of treatment you only received if your're from the big company
@@heyitshier1302They received 100 million USD tho. They didn't even arrange the financial plans
한국 뉴스 잘 보시고 진실과 정의 편에 서 주세요 우리는 거짓말 안합니다
I just hope all are happy
I don't think this will end well for the agency.
For all the commenters hoping the other members will continue a new career in music that ain't gonna happen in Korea anymore. For a group to just start out and pull this is effectively nuking any future chance of being signed by any label ever again. There's bigger idols than this who have had scandals and controversies and got blackballed or ended their careers and Fifty Fifty is nowhere near that fame level. Their only chance now in media is by being a UA-camr. Actor is slim and music is pretty much zero now. To think that a group that was skyrocketing like crazy immediately crashed by this magnitude is crazy. This is why you don't include family members in business. Always seems to end poorly.
i honestly think keena should be a solo artist bc one person can't be a group yk and fifty fifty is over so they should js leave as that :(