Korean Actors Labor Union demands ‘Five Fingers’ PD & SBS issue a public apology to T-ara’s Eunjung

The Korean Actors Labor Union has requested SBS ‘Five Fingers‘ issue a public apology in regards to T-ara member Eunjung departing from the series.

The Labor Union stated through a press release on August 28th, “Even after a week following member Eunjung’s departure, SBS has failed to issue any kind of explanation, offer, or self-reflectance.”

“We are demanding that SBS and Yein E&M issue a sincere apology to member Ham Eunjung,” the Union continued. “The only way to restore her tarnished reputation is to essentially reveal the truth, and receive a genuine apology from all of you. PD Choi Young Hoon, you have no right to be a drama PD. Step down.”

The union accused that the PD 하려고 spin the 이유를 for Eunjung's departure on the T-ara controversy대신 of the 진짜 이유, which was disagreement to PPL (product placement). “ SBS and Yein E&M had requested member Eunjung to film the drama wearing sponsored goods (product placement) 은 as bags, accessories, and outfits, however, Eunjung had refused .”

“This was SBS and Yein E&M’s way of attempting to sign another contract in addition to the contract they already signed for her appearance,” the Union added. “This is the so-called additional 'altered agreement', and they presented irrelevant reasons and stated that [Eunjung's agency] would be responsible for compensation via 지원 funds in the event the T-ara controversy (or Eunjung 자신을) would 에 해를 입힐 the drama's investors 또는 sponsors. Her drama appearance contract was signed on July 17th, and the altered additional agreement was proposed to Eunjung's agency on August 21st .”

“Even after all of this, how is it that SBS and the production company have not become conscience-stricken,” the Union criticized. They then demanded that “the contract conditions be carried out, and PD Choi 영 Hoon take responsibility for tarnishing Eunjung's reputation by removing her from the drama by가 그만 뒀어 and 돌아 Eunjung to the series. ”