FIFTY FIFTY's 'ROCK PAPER SCISSORS' hits 10 million views in just 3 days, faster than 'Puki'

FIFTY FIFTY has stormed the K-pop scene again, hitting 10 million YouTube views in just three days for their viral single 'ROCK PAPER SCISSORS,' outpacing their previous hit 'Puki,' according to News1.

Yet behind this meteoric success lies a turbulent storm - a fierce legal dispute that nearly tore the group apart and threatened to end their careers prematurely.

The dark saga behind the girl group's breakthrough

In mid-2023, FIFTY FIFTY's members took a bold stand, filing for an injunction to suspend their exclusive contracts with their agency Attract Entertainment. They cited alleged breaches including lack of transparency in profit calculations, forced schedules despite members' health issues, and a breakdown in trust.

The drama escalated as the agency denied these claims, blaming external forces for instigating disruption and even filing extensive lawsuits demanding damages exceeding billions of KRW.

Courtrooms replace stages for months

The bitter courtroom battles dragged on, with members and agency locked in repeated trials and countersuits. Attract's legal team argued that missing financial documents were due to a third-party accounting error, not intentional deception, and insisted the contracts remained valid.

Despite public sympathy for the group's plight, courts repeatedly ruled against the injunctions requested by members, forcing the group to remain under contract during active disputes.

Resilience shines through legal chaos

Despite the chaos, FIFTY FIFTY managed to release and promote new music that soared in popularity, proving their undeniable talent and fan devotion. The group's ability to rebound and generate record-breaking views amid turmoil highlights their resilience and the intense pressures facing idols in the business's high-stakes landscape.FIFTY FIFTY's journey underscores the darker realities behind K-pop's glamorous exterior - where legal battles over contracts and management control can threaten to crush shining stars just as they begin to shine the brightest.