Younha Ends 14-Year C9 Entertainment Contract Amid Disputed Settlement Lawsuit

South Korean singer-songwriter Younha has ended her exclusive contract with C9 Entertainment after 14 years and filed a lawsuit over settlement payments she alleges remain unpaid.

The development was announced on October 26 by Younha’s legal representatives, who confirmed that her contract termination took effect on September 14, 2026.

According to her representatives, Younha had repeatedly requested that C9 address what she described as longstanding unpaid settlement payments. They said those concerns remained unresolved, prompting her decision to terminate the agreement in September.

Her representatives also confirmed that she had filed a civil lawsuit seeking recovery of the disputed payments.

The amount involved has been reported as approximately ₩950 million, based on information attributed to the Seoul Central District Court. However, the figure remains contested and could change as the parties’ differing calculations are examined.

C9 Entertainment subsequently confirmed that its exclusive agreement with Younha had ended.

In its October 26 statement, the agency acknowledged the ongoing lawsuit and said disagreements over the settlement payments were being examined through legal procedures.

C9 added that it would respect the court’s final decision and fulfill any obligations arising from that judgment.

No court ruling establishing unpaid liability has been announced, and the reported ₩950 million remains a disputed claim rather than a confirmed debt.

Younha also addressed fans directly, confirming that her relationship with C9 had ended in September.

She said she intended to resolve the remaining issues through the appropriate legal process while continuing her career in music.

The singer additionally emphasized that other artists and employees at C9 Entertainment were not involved in the dispute and asked that speculation about them be avoided.

Younha first signed with C9 Entertainment in 2012, beginning a professional relationship that lasted approximately 14 years.

The contract’s termination marks a significant career transition for the singer, although she has not announced a new management agency.

Further developments will depend on the outcome of the settlement litigation and any subsequent announcements about her future representation.