The Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) said on the 9th it will conduct a full investigation into unpaid wages at entertainment agency One Hundred and two of its affiliates. One Hundred is a company jointly founded by entrepreneur Cha Ga-won and singer MC MONG.
According to the ministry, starting in April, multiple reports were filed by employees of One Hundred and two affiliates regarding unpaid wages. In response, the Seoul Gangnam District Office of the ministry is carrying out a comprehensive audit of wage arrears to protect the rights and interests of workers presumed to have suffered unpaid wages.
Min Gwang-je, head of the Seoul Gangnam District Office, said, "We are closely examining the situation to stabilize the livelihoods of the agency's workers, who have recently faced difficulties due to worsening business conditions," adding, "We will take strict and swift action on matters confirmed through the investigation."
Meanwhile, last year MC MONG was reported to have left One Hundred. Singers Lee Seung-gi, Baekhyun, Chen, Xiumin, Lee Mu-jin, and Viviz, who are affiliated with One Hundred, were said to have notified the company of the termination of their exclusive contracts due to unpaid settlement fees.