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Suing a company created for Younha? What's going on with the Younha-C9 settlement dispute?
2026.10.27 10:58
Why is the Younha C9 lawsuit so shocking? I have summarized the entire process leading to the lawsuit because C9, the predecessor to the company established for Younha, failed to pay the settlement amount.
The hottest issue among music fans these days is the Younha unpaid settlement controversy 😭
News has been reported that Younha has filed a lawsuit against her agency, C9 Entertainment, after not receiving proper settlement payments for a long time.
But there was actually a separate reason why the fans were truly dumbfounded.
It is because the roots of C9 were precisely that of a 'company created for one person, Yunha.'
The company established for Younha, who barely managed to escape from her first agency after a lawsuit, ended up standing in court with her 14 years later over the exact same settlement issue. 🔥
Today, I’m going to go over step-by-step why Younha’s lawsuit against C9 is so shocking ✨
1. Younha's lawsuit against C9: Non-payment of settlement funds is the core issue.
October 26, 2026, Official statement by Law Firm Illo, Younha's legal representatives I submitted it.
Here is a summary of the key points 👇
Younha's side demanded that the agency rectify the situation because they had not received settlement money for a long time.
But they say it never improved in the end.
In the end, Yunha filed a lawsuit to claim the settlement money she had not received.
During this process, the termination of the exclusive contract in September 2026 was also notified, and C9 acknowledged in an official document that the termination took effect on September 14.
In other words, the contract termination is merely the 'result' of the settlement issue; the real point of contention is that the company, which has been with her for 14 years, did not pay Yunha the money it owed her. 💡
2. 'A Company for Younha' Born After the Lawsuit with Her First Agency
The reason this incident is particularly shocking is because of the background of C9's birth.
In 2012, Younha won the lawsuit to terminate her exclusive contract with her former agency, Lion Media.
since Manager Noh Dae-wook, Younha's former road manager, and CEO Shim Byung-sik established a one-person agency exclusively for Younha, and this is 'We Alive'. It is
They say that in the early days, conditions were so poor that they had to set up their office in a building housing a stir-fried octopus restaurant near Yangjae Station.
It is said that even in such a situation, he was able to work with producers like GroovyRoom and Boycold.
Later, the office moved near Yeoksam Station, and the current C9 was launched after merging with the hip-hop label 'Alive'.
So, the company created to protect Younha, who had fought with her agency and become independent, was the starting point of C9.
3. Another lawsuit for the same reason… "History has repeated itself"
This is exactly where fans feel the most disappointed 😢
After having a tough time at my first agency, I left and made a fresh start with people I could trust, but then settlement issues arose again at that company.
Even online To think a company started solely for Yunha is now suing because it isn't giving her her share. Reactions such as that are continuing.
However, the specific amount or circumstances of the unpaid settlement have not yet been disclosed.
It appears that more details will gradually be revealed during the litigation process. 💡
4. Younha, who took care of even her juniors for 14 years
Younha first signed with C9 in 2012 and renewed her contract twice, staying with the company for 14 years.
I heard he/she is also famous for taking such good care of his/her agency family during that time 👇
The story about giving CIX's Byunggon a featuring opportunity.
The story about having EPEX participate in the chorus for his album and appearing on music shows together to support him.
There is a story that because they cherish Signature so much, many people in the fandom Holics came to like Signature along with them.
The story about getting NAZE to appear on 'Uju Records'
It is said that he also participated in writing the lyrics and composing the music for Lee Seok-hoon's album.
So, angry reactions saying "Do you know how much Younha has done for C9?" are erupting even louder 🔥
5. A word personally delivered by Younha
Younha also left a message directly for her fans.
He promised to resolve the remaining issues one by one through legal proceedings and to definitely repay them with good music and performances.
And the last sentence touched the hearts of many fans.
I'm fine.
Reactions poured in saying that this short remark actually made their hearts ache even more 😭
Younha's side stated that other artists and staff under C9 are unrelated to this matter and asked for restraint in speculative reporting.
6. What are Younha's future activities?
The good news is that Younha's side has clearly stated that she will continue her music activities ✨
Although her new agency or future activities are not yet known, fans are simply waiting for Younha to reclaim her rightful share and sing with peace of mind again.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q. Yoonha and C9 have not been paid settlement money. What is the situation?
A. Younha's side demanded rectification after not receiving settlement payments from C9 for a long period, but as the issue remained unresolved, they eventually filed a lawsuit to claim the unpaid settlement funds.
Q. What happened to Younha's exclusive contract with C9?
A. Younha's side notified the termination in September 2026, and C9 also acknowledged via official document that the termination took effect on September 14.
Q. How was C9 founded?
A. After Younha won her lawsuit against her former agency, Lion Media, in 2012, We Alive, a one-person agency established for her, merged with the hip-hop label Alive to become the current C9.
Q. Has the amount of unpaid settlement money been disclosed?
A. The specific amount or circumstances have not yet been disclosed, and it appears they will be revealed during the litigation process.
Q. Will Younha continue her activities?
A. Younha's side stated that she will continue her music activities.
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