San E and MC Mong Clash Over Unpaid Royalties

Amidst their transition between agencies, rapper San E and singer MC Mong are entangled in a heated dispute over unpaid royalties involving singer BE’O.

The dispute arises from differing assertions by both parties, leading to uncertainties about appropriate restitution as BE’O transfers from San E’s FameUs Entertainment to MC Mong’s Big Planet Made.

San E is really a boss, there’s just a problem. That’s also why you like to show up whenever there’s a problem. w still haven’t caught up on the mc mong in this matter https://t.co/YOuCoAhpmm

— asya🌻🐝 || cek pinned (@sunflowersuh_) May 15, 2024

On May 14 KST, Big Planet Made, the agency of MC Mong, released a statement.

“San E terminated his exclusive contract with BE’O, transferring the neighboring rights related to BE’O to Big Planet Made for a one-time payment of 209 million won.”

As of the morning of May 15 KST, San E has still not responded regarding the alleged receipt of payment.

Despite this, on May 14 KST, San E took to his social media to post a screenshot of a direct message (DM) that was apparently sent by MC Mong in the past.

“You crossed the line with BE’O”and threatened, “I will sue you from the Fair Trade Commission to the National Tax Service.”- San E

Based on the screenshot, it is evident that MC Mong made allegations against San E for overstepping boundaries with BE’O and warned that he would take legal measures, which may involve the Fair Trade Commission and the National Tax Service.

Concerns were also raised regarding the alleged involvement of San E in a conspiracy with others and his purported use of recorded voice messages as a means to threaten BE’O.

San E responded to certain allegations.

“After three years of investment, successful re-signing, and improved conditions, BE’O’s mother demanded contract termination, citing schedule breaches, and denied contacting other agencies.”- San E

Big Planet Made responded by accusing San E of dodging conversations regarding unpaid royalties and instead choosing to launch personal attacks against BE’O and MC Mong.

Despite profiting from transferring neighboring rights related to the artist, they highlighted San E’s delay in sharing the profits from the exclusive contract with BE’O.

Big Planet Made made it clear that they are determined to confront San E’s efforts to conceal the legal concerns regarding unpaid royalties.

“While San E avoids mentioning unpaid royalties, he continues with personal attacks against BE’O and MC Mong, Despite profiting heavily from transferring neighboring rights related to BE’O, San E has been delaying his obligation to share profits from the exclusive contract with BE’O. We firmly intend to address San E’s attempt to cover up the legal issues regarding unpaid royalties through an unwarranted disclosure, after pocketing 209 million won.”- Big Planet

The disagreement between San E and MC Mong demonstrates the intricate and contentious nature of the entertainment business, especially when it comes to contractual responsibilities and financial agreements.

As events continue to unfold, stakeholders are anticipating updates and possible resolutions to the ongoing dispute.