Hook Entertainment Has Paid Royalty Music, Lee Seung Gi Continues The Lawsuit

Lee Seung Gi (Instagram @leeseunggi.official)

JAKARTA - Lee Seung Gi wrote down his personal opinion after Hook Entertainment gave his music royalties for 18 years. On December 16, the agency stated that it had paid all royalties for Lee Seung Gi's musical works.

This is a continuation after the actor's legal side asked for transparency in Lee Seung Gi's income. Dispatch also revealed that the player of The Law Cafe has not received digital profit from his agency since his debut.

Through his Instagram, Lee Seung Gi released a statement to fans and the public for the first time.

I greet you for the first time. Hello, this is Lee Seung Gi. To be honest, I feel not good. Feeling very angry from betrayal, frustration at my annoyance, and continuing to blame myself, I keep repeating this," Lee Seung Gi wrote on Friday, December 16.

This morning, I received a text message regarding a deposit of 5 trillion won to my bank account. It looks like Hook Entertainment thinks I took legal action to receive money," said Lee Seung Gi.

The actor explained that the agency seemed to be trying to end this case with money on a side.

Until now, I have lived without knowing there is a musical profit that I have to accept. I was detained 18 years being told that I was a singer minus. In this situation, the reason I filed a lawsuit against Hook was not because of income," said Lee Seung Gi.

People's hard work and sweat shouldn't be misused by other people. I think completing this mission is the best I can do."

Despite receiving royalties from Hook, Lee Seung Gi chose to continue the lawsuit. He also apologized to the public who were disturbed by this news.

"However, what I promised was that I would donate all income. Starting from the five trillions deposited today beyond legal costs, I will give it to the community," he said.

"This is not a decision I made in a day. The moment when I fought Hook, I decided to use all the money I received to help those in need," continued Lee Seung Gi.

Lee Seung Gi admitted that he knew that all this money was the result of his hard work since he was a teenager. But he felt happier when this money was used by those in need.

"If money can be used for those who need it more, then the value and happiness I feel will be more than five trillion won. Starting next week, I will meet with representatives to determine my plans specifically," he said.

There are many people who have physical disabilities that they are not active. There are many people who give up on their dreams because of problems. There are also those who cannot receive good treatment even when their lives are threatened," said Lee Seung Gi.

"Five trillion won may not be enough to help everyone but I will do it with a simple step," he said.

In that statement, Lee Seung Gi also thanked the people who supported him for facing Hook Entertainment. He promised to return all the love for fans through his action.

"I hope you enjoy the holiday period. I will continue my steps as before," concluded Lee Seung Gi.

Lee Seung Gi uploaded a photo of himself when he debuted for the first time in 2004. This post is also supported by several artists such as Han Hyo Joo, Ahn Bo Hyun, and NCT's Doyoung. Until now, this post has been liked by more than 800 thousand users.