Singer Sung Si-kyung has parted ways with a manager who had worked with him for more than 10 years. The reason is the manager's betrayal.
Sung Si-kyung's agency SK Jaewon issued an official statement regarding the controversy involving the former manager.
On the 3rd, SK Jaewon said, "It has been confirmed that Sung Si-kyung's former manager engaged in actions that betrayed the company's trust during the course of his duties," and added, "As a result of an internal investigation, we recognize the seriousness of the matter and are confirming the exact scope of the damage. The employee in question has currently resigned."
They continued, "We deeply regret our responsibility for management and supervision and are reorganizing our internal management system to prevent the recurrence of similar cases," and added, "We deeply apologize for causing concern to the fans who love our artist."
Earlier, reports said that the manager who had worked with Sung Si-kyung for more than 10 years resigned, and that it was confirmed that financial damage occurred during this process due to work-related issues. The manager is known to have taken the lead in and handled in practice all aspects related to Sung Si-kyung, including performances and broadcasts as well as advertisements and events.
Among fans, the manager is already a familiar figure, because he often appeared on Sung Si-kyung's YouTube channel "Meokkeultende." In addition, according to the industry, Sung Si-kyung showed extraordinary loyalty both emotionally and materially at the manager's wedding. Because they were such close associates, music industry insiders also reacted with shock that the relationship between the two has ended.
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