HyunA Revealed She Was Treated Unfairly By Cube Entertainment In Hand-Written Letter To CEO

Authored by koreaboo.com and submitted by kkjjmmnn

It has been reported that HyunA had sent a letter to Cube Entertainment CEO, Shin Dae Nam, before the agency announced that their exclusive contract was canceled.

In the hand-written letter, HyunA explained how she was treated unfairly and requested for things to be resolved amicably.

She first listed all the things she has done for Cube thus far:

“Firstly, when I was parting ways with JYP, I was on Chairman Hong’s side. Secondly, when there was a conflict between Chairman Hong and President Park Choong Min, I turned down President Park even when he tried to convince me and stood on the side of Chairman Hong. Thirdly, after Cube went public, the only thing I’ve done is do my best to help create the Cube that it has become today.” ㅡ HyunA

She then continued to explain how Cube had treated her after her dating scandal broke out:

“I don’t know how great of a crime I’ve committed, but since the beginning of September, all of my schedules have been canceled. Then on September 13, I read the news of my removal. Even though I could’ve been told in person. I accepted everything and received notice of the early cancellation of my contract after a final discussion at the chairman’s home in Mokdong on September 16. I’ve been told that a general meeting of stockholders will be held and that I would be told the results of the meeting, but I have not heard anything back so far. Things are being delayed with the excuse of above and below when we’re all in the same building.” ㅡ HyunA

Finally, she requested that Cube Entertainment give her an answer by October 15 and that she wishes to cancel her contract with the agency:

“Everyday is torture for me. For these past two months, it has been too difficult for me to wait. I ask that you give a response by the 15th. Then, I would like for the contract to be canceled cleanly and gentlemanly. If I receive no response by then, I will go my way through a press conference on the basis of the facts that have occurred thus far. I ask once again but I’ve only done my very best, deteriorating my health in order to sacrifice for the Cube that exists today. Despite my feelings, my image has hit rock bottom and my reputation has been tarnished because of my removal from Cube.” ㅡ HyunA

As requested by the idol herself, Cube Entertainment announced on October 15th that they would be parting ways with HyunA.

Shortly after, HyunA posted a series of videos and pictures with her boyfriend E’Dawn looking extremely happy.

With a fresh new start, fans look forward to HyunA’s return and many continue to express their support for her decisions. Read HyunA’s full letter below:

As you probably know, the only thing I’ve ever done was do my very best for the Cube Entertainment that exists today.

Firstly, when I was parting ways with JYP, I was on Chairman Hong’s side. Secondly, when there was a conflict between Chairman Hong and President Park Choong Min, I turned down President Park even when he tried to convince me and stood on the side of Chairman Hong. Thirdly, after Cube went public, the only thing I’ve done is do my best to help create the Cube that it has become today.

I don’t know how great of a crime I’ve committed, but since the beginning of September, all of my schedules have been canceled. Then on September 13, I read the news of my removal. Even though I could’ve been told in person. I accepted everything and received notice of the early cancellation of my contract after a final discussion at the chairman’s home in Mokdong on September 16. I’ve been told that a general meeting of stockholders will be held and that I would be told the results of the meeting, but I have not heard anything back so far. Things are being delayed with the excuse of above and below when we’re all in the same building.

Everyday is torture for me. For these past two months, it has been too difficult for me to wait. I ask that you give a response by the 15th. Then, I would like for the contract to be canceled cleanly and gentlemanly. If I receive no response by then, I will go about it on my own through a press conference on the basis of the facts that have occurred thus far. I ask once again. I’ve only done my very best, deteriorating my health in order to sacrifice for the Cube that exists today. Despite my feelings, my image has hit rock bottom and my reputation has been tarnished because of my removal from Cube.

If you remember our beautiful memories, I ask that you resolve this issue beautifully and amicably. May Cube experience continuous and endless growth. Thank you.

pinkcreamkiss on October 16th, 2018 at 08:17 UTC »

Some people aren't sure if this is real and she didn't post this picture herself so I'm not sure what the source for the image is but honestly I do hope this is real. I hope their is an update with it soon.

af-fx-tion on October 16th, 2018 at 08:17 UTC »

Damn, even after everything Cube did to throw her under the bus, Hyuna still kept her letter classy even though her letter reeks of her disbelief and hurt over the treatment she received by Cube's upper management.

Reading more into her letter, the following things stood out to me:

Definitely seems like Cube scrapped her schedules as a punishment. They also stopped communicating with her as they didn't bother telling her why her schedules were cancelled, then, just like us, they told her she was fired, then not fired via the press. Things were being negotiated for her release as early as September 16 before it was suspended pending the board meeting. She essentially gave them an ultimatum after being in limbo for so long to either giving her an answer or she goes to the press. No wonder Cube gave such a terse statement yesterday. Hyuna could spill so much tea that she could start another Boston Tea Party debacle. Even after everything, she still wishes the best for Cube and didn't want to let this incident tarnish her accomplishments they made together while under the label. What a Queen.

This also sticks out to me:

Despite my feelings, my image has hit rock bottom and my reputation has been tarnished because of my removal from Cube.

Internally, it comes across as her being de-facto blacklisted by the SK industry for now due to this whole debacle. Which definitely isn't something we imagined happening so far in terms of backlash. This definitely isn't good for her is she wants to continue making an income moving forward.

Now I guess all we have to do is wait for E'Dawn's status in Cube. Though based on how Hyuna had to force them to make a decision, I don't see a statement from Cube unless they're backed into a corner.

kkjjmmnn on October 16th, 2018 at 07:56 UTC »

To: CEO Shin Dae Nam

As you probably know, the only thing I’ve ever done was do my very best for the Cube Entertainment that exists today.

Firstly, when I was parting ways with JYP, I was on Chairman Hong’s side. Secondly, when there was a conflict between Chairman Hong and President Park Choong Min, I turned down President Park even when he tried to convince me and stood on the side of Chairman Hong. Thirdly, after Cube went public, the only thing I’ve done is do my best to help create the Cube that it has become today.

I don’t know how great of a crime I’ve committed, but since the beginning of September, all of my schedules have been canceled. Then on September 13, I read the news of my removal. Even though I could’ve been told in person. I accepted everything and received notice of the early cancellation of my contract after a final discussion at the chairman’s home in Mokdong on September 16. I’ve been told that a general meeting of stockholders will be held and that I would be told the results of the meeting, but I have not heard anything back so far. Things are being delayed with the excuse of above and below when we’re all in the same building.

Everyday is torture for me. For these past two months, it has been too difficult for me to wait. I ask that you give a response by the 15th. Then, I would like for the contract to be canceled cleanly and gentlemanly. If I receive no response by then, I will go about it on my own through a press conference on the basis of the facts that have occurred thus far. I ask once again. I’ve only done my very best, deteriorating my health in order to sacrifice for the Cube that exists today. Despite my feelings, my image has hit rock bottom and my reputation has been tarnished because of my removal from Cube.

If you remember our beautiful memories, I ask that you resolve this issue beautifully and amicably. May Cube experience continuous and endless growth. Thank you.

From HyunA 10.04.2018

Sender: Kim HyunA

I guess even E Dawn doesnt know where he stands. Cube gonna keep quite til something happen they have to speak out. Cube literally kick her out without giving her a penny.