[Pannatic]Infinite's father a.k.a Woollim Ent.'s CEO, Lee Jungyeop transfers ownership of the group's trademark rights with no conditions

[Aegyo]

On the 8th, Infinite's leader, Kim Sunggyu established 'Infinite Company' and prepares for the group's activities. 

Infinite, who will celebrate their 13th debut anniversary this year, is a six-member boy group consisting of Kim Sunggyu, Jang Dongwoo, Nam Woohyun, Lee Sungyeol, L, and Lee Sungjong. Since their debut in 2010, they have produced hit songs such as 'Be Mine, 'Man in Love', 'Before The Dawn', etc, leading the 2nd generation of Hallyu. In 2017, Hoya left the group.

 

Infinite is the first idol group produced by Woollim Ent. At the time, Woollim Ent.'s CEO, Lee Jungyeop was so passionate about the group that he took out a loan to produce the group's music video. As a result of Infinite's success, Woollim Ent. was able to build its current headquarters in Donggyo-dong. 

This is a rare case in the Korean music industry, as there has been intense conflict between the agency and the artists over trademark rights. In fact, in Highlight's case, the group debuted under the name 'Beast' under their former agency, Cube Entertainment. However, they had to change their name due to trademark disputes. Shinhwa also filed a lawsuit together to transfer the trademark rights and after three years they were able to regain the rights to their name and returned as Shinhwa in 2015. 

On the other hand, Infinite's members who have settled to their new company, 'Infinite Company', are planning to hold a live broadcast on their official Youtube channel on June 9th, their debut anniversary. 

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-I'm not a fan, but I'm crying to hear thisㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-Whoa... I have never seen any celebrities part ways with their companies in such a heart-warming wayㅋㅋㅋ It's such a great sight to see. I'm sure their fans are happy to hear this. As for the other disrespectful companies, they should take a look and learn from this case.

-Whoa... I hope the other companies would take a look and learn from Woollim Ent.

-Whoa... He transferred the trademark rights on Sunggyu's birthday with no conditions... I'm really touched

-I had never imagined there would come a day when I say this... Thank you, Lee Jungyeop.

-That's the least thing he can do for the group that helped him to build the company building...

-I'm really looking forward to Infinite's activities...

-Cube Ent, are you seeing this?? You should learn from them!!

 

-I'm so jealous of them... My favorite group had to change their name...

-Lee Jungyeop...? Gave the full trademark rights...? With no conditions...? I have to admit I'm kind of touched to hear this...

-Whoa... Not to mention that it's Lee Jungyeop's birthday present for Sunggyu...

-Jungyeop... That's really romantic of you...

-Thank you, Jungyeop... I have a lot to say about him, but I won't say it... Because I'm really grateful for him for doing this...

-Thank you, father...

CR.

Edited May 10 by Aegyo

[KentasGlittery EyeMakeup]

he's not infinite's father lol he sucks

[Guest]

4 hours ago, KentasGlittery EyeMakeup said:

he's not infinite's father lol he sucks

the mediaplay is out of control, calling himself Infinite's father??? give me a break does nobody have common sense? every single member left that company year by year, that should say everything about the company........

[KentasGlittery EyeMakeup]

4 minutes ago, nana_moon said:

the mediaplay is out of control, calling himself Infinite's father??? give me a break does nobody have common sense? every single member left that company year by year, that should say everything about the company........

i can't stand it, what a farce

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, KentasGlittery EyeMakeup said:

i can't stand it, what a farce

and it's working.....i have a friend who only barely really followed Infinite (she basically only listens to Sunggyu's solo music) sending the article to me like omg isn't this so cute!! on his birthday!! and i really had to just be like.....this is mediaplay, you realise that, don't you? like you all please use your brains.......

[KentasGlittery EyeMakeup]

1 minute ago, nana_moon said:

and it's working.....i have a friend who only barely really followed Infinite (she basically only listens to Sunggyu's solo music) sending the article to me like omg isn't this so cute!! on his birthday!! and i really had to just be like.....this is mediaplay, you realise that, don't you? like you all please use your brains.......

i keep showing people all the shit he did previously, and i don't doubt he made them pay for this too

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, KentasGlittery EyeMakeup said:

i keep showing people all the shit he did previously, and i don't doubt he made them pay for this too

same, i think i remember seeing the rights were meant to expire in a few more years, and yeah it's a possible that he decided to give them up to them, but i think it's just as likely he made them pay for it.

and the thing is, even if he did just give it to them, it took years. and it doesn't erase everything that went down before this.

Edited May 10 by nana_moon

[r i n a c c h i]

…who is the group in the picture….?? it’s not infinite right? am i going nuts LOL

[pinkpanda_spirit]

why is there a nct picture

respect my dudes please