Chae Jong Hyeop’s agency has released a statement regarding the termination of his contract for the upcoming film “Turtle” (literal title).
On August 13, JoyNews24 reported that Chae Jong Hyeop’s agency Blitzway Entertainment had sent a certified letter to the film’s production company Popcorn Film notifying them of Chae Jong Hyeop’s decision to terminate his appearance contract. In response, Popcorn Film, through its legal representatives, stated that “any unilateral claim to cancel or terminate the contract has no legal effect,” signaling a potential legal dispute.
In a new statement, Blitzway Entertainment clarified their position, stating, “The contract for ‘Turtle’ clearly specified the filming schedule, and Chae Jong Hyeop was set to begin a new drama project after completing filming within the agreed period.”
The agency continued, “However, due to circumstances on the production company’s side, the scheduled filming period passed. We confirmed that no prior consultations or approvals were made regarding changes to the filming schedule between the actor, the drama’s broadcasting channel, and the drama production team. As a result, we had no choice but to notify the production company of contract termination.”
Blitzway added, “We proposed that filming for the movie take place after the drama shoot concluded, but no agreement was reached. Consequently, we issued a formal notice of contract termination. While we remain committed to resolving this matter amicably, if no resolution is reached, we will proceed with legal measures in accordance with the contract and relevant laws.”
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