JDB CEO's affair after legal response...Termination of exclusive contract for Lee Hoteu → Distribution of skinship video

Jun 18, 2025

JDB CEO's affair after legal response...Termination of exclusive contract for Lee Hoteu → Distribution of skinship video



The aftermath of the affair scandal of JDB Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as JDB) CEO A continues.

Suspicions were raised on the 17th that A had an inappropriate relationship with girl group member B.

A filed a complaint with the Seoul Mapo Police Station on charges of violating the law on the promotion of the use of information and communication networks and the protection of information (defamation) and violating the law on the punishment of stalking crimes. The JDB also filed a complaint asking for the investigation of a suspect who committed illegal activities that violated his or her privacy.




However, A has expressed his intention to resign to the JDB due to this suspicion. JDB is also considering disposing of A as it is a serious matter.

In the meantime, a video of A meeting with B was circulated online. One netizen posted on social media, "JDB Entertainment of Kon Dae-hee, Kim Jun-ho and Yoo Min-sang. The person who had an affair with a subordinate female employee through gas lighting is still the representative. He's married with two kids. Did you get permission from his wife. It's not a falsehood, it's not a malicious slur, it's unfair," he posted the video.

The released video showed a pair of men and women believed to be A and B touching each other, hugging each other on the street in the middle of the night.




In the meantime, the exclusive contract for girl group Lee Hoteu from EFG Music, a subsidiary of JDB, where A was represented, was terminated.

Ihoteu is a trio of Negi or Amuro.

EFG Music announced on the 14th that "After much consideration over this issue, Lee Hoteu decided to settle the contract with us considering the direction and emotional safety of their respective artists" he said.




"Mina then decided to graduate through internal discussions, including herself. Since then, the activity account has been completely deactivated. Subsequent discussions regarding this are difficult and the company respects its decision."

In addition, "It is difficult for representatives to participate directly in organizing the situation, and accordingly, internal working-level officials are in charge of operational organizing and taking necessary responses step by step." "Considering the above situation comprehensively, EFG Music will temporarily suspend all activities, and the direction of the organization's operation, including whether the company remains, will be determined through internal reorganization and legal advice."

EFG Music announced the dissolution of live idol Nana on the 16th and band Hijack on the 17th, starting with Ekhoteu.





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