South Korean star Lee Seung-gi takes action against agency for not paying him for 18 years of work


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Lee Seung-gi has reportedly not received any payment for music releases in the last 18 years. Photo: Lee Seung-gi/Instagram

Lee Seung-gi’s legal representative has spoken out after reports emerged that the South Korean singer-actor has not been paid for his musical releases in the last 18 years.

On Monday, South Korean tabloid agency Dispatch reported that the 35-year-old has not received “even one won” from his agency Hook Entertainment, despite him releasing seven albums since his debut in 2004.

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