Shinhwa’s Junjin decides not to renew his contract with Open World Entertainment

Shinhwa‘s Junjin has ultimately decided not to renew his contract with Open World Entertainment.

His contract with the agency ended on May 24th, which sparked the curiosity of industry officials as to whether he’ll part ways with the agency or renew his contract with them.

A representative of Shinhwa revealed on June 26th, “Junjin has terminated his contract with Open World Entertainment and is deliberating over his future.”

Considering the controversy surrounding the Open World Entertainment CEO, the decision to not renew his contract is perhaps one that many have already guessed would happen. Junjin will finally be leaving the company he’s called home since 2008 to find a new agency that will support his career in both singing and acting.

There is the possibility of him transferring to Eric‘s Top Class Entertainment or Dongwan and Hyesung‘s Live Works Company.

Another representative commented, “He hasn’t decided on a final agency yet. I believe he wants to search for one that will help him expand his career as an actor.”

Source + Photos: Star News via Naver

Open World Entertainment CEO officially charged with rape

The CEO of Open World Entertainment has been prosecuted on charges for sexually assaulting his female trainees.

The Women/Children Criminal Investigation Department of the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office charged Mr. Jang for rape and violation of child protection laws. According to prosecutors, the CEO had sexually assaulted several female trainees under his agency from 2010 to 2012.

However, the previous accusation of the CEO forcing male idols to participate in the sexual assault have been dropped as the prosecutor’s office was not granted the authority to indict.

A representative from the prosecutor’s office revealed that as the female trainees did not try to escape the situation nor were they prevented from moving by force or threats, the case involving the male idols did not fall under rape. Instead, it would fall under the use of authority and power to force others into sexual relations. However, cases that fall under such a category must be reported within one year of the occurrence. With the time frame required having passed, the prosecutors were not given the authority to indict the CEO on the charge of forcing male idols to sexually assault the trainees.

Source + Photos: Oh My News via Naver, Herald

Jun Jin’s contract with Open World Entertainment to expire next month

Shinhwa‘s Jun Jin‘s contract with his current agency, Open World Entertainment, will to be expiring soon.

Representatives of Jun Jin revealed, “His contract will officially expire at the end of June. We’re currently discussing where he’d like to take his future.”

Jun Jin joined Open World Entertainment in 2008, but with the recent scandal putting the company at risk for bankruptcy, industry officials are sure that he will not renew his contract with the agency and instead seek a new agency to better support his goals.

Representatives further revealed, “Shinhwa will be on tour until the first week of July so Jun Jin will focus completely on Shinhwa’s activities until then. He will not rush into things.”

Source + Photos: Oh My News via Naver