Attrakt, an up-and-coming entertainment company, has been in the spotlight for its recent troubles through out most of this year. The company, which soared to fame with its rising girl group FIFTY FIFTY — especially after their 2013 mega-hit “Cupid” — is now embroiled in controversy involving its CEO, Jeon Hong Jun. Following a legal dispute with FIFTY FIFTY, the CEO is now being accused of following disturbing pornographic and animal gore accounts on social media.
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The legal dispute began when FIFTY FIFTY filed for an injunction to suspend their exclusive contracts with Attrakt on June 19. They cited multiple issues, including violation of contractual obligations, lack of financial transparency, and medical negligence. The case intensified with accusations against Warner Music Korea and Ahn Sung Il for contract violations, leading Attrakt to file criminal charges.
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The dispute affected the group’s promotions, leading to the cancellation of advertising contracts and scheduled appearances, including at KCON LA 2023. Amidst this turmoil, Keena, one of the group’s members, renewed her contract, while the remaining three were terminated. Attrakt announced plans to reorganize the group with Keena and new members, marking the beginning of a “second generation” for FIFTY FIFTY.
The latest controversy, however, revolves around the CEO’s social media activity. Fans, also known as Hunnies, allege that Jeon Hong Jun followed accounts that posted pornographic content and graphic animal gore.
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These claims surfaced after diligent scrutiny by fans, leading to the CEO unfollowing these accounts. The explicit nature of these accounts, including one that featured an OnlyFans model who recently turned 18, has raised serious concerns among fans about the well-being of the group’s members.
Attrakt CEO Jeon Hongjun 전홍준 Instagram is https://t.co/vYNqIDtGiq
He follows some abhorrently disgusting accounts. (see censored pics).
Such proclivities are symptomatic of sadistic & misogynistic tendencies, likely due to narcissistic personality disorder.#BOYCOTT_ATTRAKT https://t.co/xKPA04o0W9 pic.twitter.com/rp5vzkvoOK
— fifihunnie 피피허니 (@fifihunnie) October 29, 2023
The pornographic accounts in question feature various explicit clips showcasing naked women.
Even more disturbing are the allegations regarding the animal gore accounts. These accounts are said to have regularly posted extremely graphic images and videos, often depicting predatory animals in the act of killing and consuming other animals. The explicit and violent nature of these posts has added to the fans’ concerns, painting a worrying picture of the personal interests of Jeon Hong Jun.
@TheAttrakt ceo jhj used to follow porn and animal gore accounts on instagram until hunnies exposed him, at which point he unfollowed. attrakt’s usa coo @KimSeHwang currently follows at least one porn account on twitter.
these are two of the men in charge of @we_fiftyfifty pic.twitter.com/KPO7ZtARpn
— cam is arem’s style (@trashb0rb) December 8, 2023
Additionally, another fan highlighted that the CEO followed an OnlyFans model, who had only recently turned 18.
tell me why he’s also following an onlyfans model who ONLY JUST turned 18? https://t.co/LaEbXz3hHZ pic.twitter.com/MTmJwhOxfA
— casti (@castiyes) December 9, 2023
This scandal has significantly tarnished the image of both Jeon Hong Jun and Attrakt in the eyes of FIFTY FIFTY fans. Some are even expressing relief over the departure of the group members from the company, concerned for their safety and wellbeing in light of these disturbing revelations.
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As the legal battle continues and the company seeks to rebuild its flagship group, the shadow of these allegations looms large.
