[Update #3] YG OUTRAGE; will contact RQM…Se7en U.S. debut over?

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[Update #3] YG OUTRAGE; will contact RQM…Se7en U.S. debut over?

The Internet is buzzing with rumors that Se7en will not be coming back to the U.S. as YG entertainment pulled the plug!

As you know, Se7en music video appeared on BET’s 106 & Park and RQM got Johnny Wright to co-managed his career. Things were looking up for him…or so we thought.

I was never a big fan of RQM and thought they did a shitty job of managing Se7en but I was hoping they would prove me wrong.

Let’s hope RQM and YG entertainment have a good explanation for this because it’s a publicity nightmare and fans are undoubtedly pissed off.

UPDATE#3

Says that YG hasn’t been able to contact RQM yet because of the time difference; they’re planning on contacting them to see if that article(on allkpop) is their official statement.

When Se7en came back to Korea YG stated that he’s here because of his personal issues, however it has already been two months since he’s been in Korea now.

In Se7en’s cyworld one of his friends wrote, “Everything’s going to be okay. Receive the calls. I’m worried” “The company’s totally outraged”. Fans are worried.

The contract’s ended but Se7en’s going to continue with his US promotions.

Reason why Se7en came back to Korea is very personal. Lots of friction between RQM and YG that was exposed; YG was planning on signing a contract with another agency after their contract with RQM ended.

Se7en signed a contract with YG two years before he went to the states, and there is still about 3 years left on their contract. Not planning on doing activities in Asia.

credit: Beau@ygworld, news.mk.co, asiae, newsen, star

UPDATE #2

The contract with RQM ended recently and YG’s saying they ended everything peacefully. YG can’t understand why RQM is saying this. Also YG’s saying that they’ve never received an offer for Se7en to work with Justin Timberlake. Se7en is not planning on doing any activities in Korea this year either. Also RQM failed to fulfill all the contract details; the contract term’s over so YG didn’t renew the contract.

가수 세븐의 미국 매니지먼트사 레드 퀸 미디어(Red Queen Media, 이하 RQM)가 YG엔터테인먼트가 세븐의 미국 진출을 막고 있다고 주장한 가운데 YG가 말도 안 된다는 반응을 보였다.
RQM 측은 10일 한국 가수들의 근황을 영문으로 소개하는 사이트 올케이팝닷컴을 통해 “세븐과 저스틴 팀버레이크와의 공동 작업 등을 추진했으나 YG가 거절했다”며 “YG가 세븐의 미국 진출에 방해가 되고 있다”고 주장했다.

이 같은 소식이 알려진 직후 YG엔터테인먼트 고위 관계자는 “말도 안 되는 주장”이라며 “얼마 전 RQM과 정식 계약 기간이 끝나서 원만히 관계를 정리했는데 왜 이 같은 발언을 하는지 모르겠다”고 밝혔다.

이어 “RQM 측이 세븐을 아시아에서 활동시키기 위해 저스틴 팀버레이크와의 합동 작업도 거절했다는데, 이는 사실과 다르다. 우리는 저스틴 팀버레이크와의 합동 작업을 제의받은 사실도 없고, 세븐이 올해 국내에서 활동할 계획도 없다”고 강조했다.

이 관계자는 또 “RQM이 세븐과 약속한 계약사항을 불이행 했고, 이에 세븐이 더 이상 함께 일을 진행하는 것에 회의적이라 계약기간이 다 됐을 때 재계약을 하지 않은 것 뿐이다”고 밝혔다.

한편 세븐은 미국에서 일시 귀국, 국내에서 휴식을 취하고 있는 것으로 알려졌다.

credit: Beau@ygworld, bestiz

UPDATE:

YG’s saying that they’re not done with the activities in the states and they’re planning right now. They’re saying that there’s nothing that they’ve made a solid decision on. YG’s saying that it’s just a rumor. They’re saying that its nonsense saying Se7en’s agency is being an obstacle for Se7en’s US activities. Again they’re saying it’s just rumors and they’re going to contact RQM to see how these articles were published.

YG엔터테인먼트, 세븐-저스틴 팀버레이크 듀엣 거절?
JES | 이경란 기자 | 2009.07.10 10:19 입력
“YG엔터테인먼트(이하 YG)가 세븐의 커리어를 망치고 있다(YG Entertainment Kills Se7en”s Career)”는 기사가 보도돼 파장이 예상된다.

한국 가수들의 소식을 전하는 영어 사이트인 올케이팝닷컴(www.allkpop.com)은 9일자 기사에서 “2년 반 동안이나 세븐의 미국 진출을 위해 준비를 해 왔다. 미국 매니지먼트사는 세븐을 위해 저스틴 팀버레이크와의 합작 앨범을 추진하는 등 노력 중이지만 YG는 세븐의 미국 활동에 뜻이 없다. 더 이상 세븐의 미국 활동 계획은 없는 상황”이라고 보도했다.

기사는 YG의 미국 매니지먼트사인 레드 퀸 미디어(Red Queen Media) 관계자의 말을 일방적으로 인용했다. 마치 YG와 레드 퀸 미디어가 세븐의 미국 매니지먼트를 두고 갈등을 빚고 있는 것으로 보인다.

레드 퀸 미디어 측은 “세븐을 위한 좋은 이벤트를 많이 추진하고 있었다. 세븐과 저스틴 팀버레이크와의 합작을 준비 중이었고, 다저스 구장에서 애국가를 부를 계획도 있었다”면서 “우리는 세븐이 미국 시장에서 통할 아시아 가수라고 생각했다.

유명 가수와의 합작과 여러 이벤트를 통해 미국 시장 진출에 돌파구를 마련할 생각이었는데 아쉽게도 YG가 이런 기회를 모두 거절했다”고 주장했다.

이어 기사는 “YG 측이 군문제와 계약 종료 문제 때문에 세븐을 한국으로 돌아가게 한 것 같다. YG가 마음을 바꿔 세븐의 커리어를 망치지 않기를 바란다”고 마무리했다.

이에 대해 YG는 10일 “기사는 사실과 전혀 다르다. 세븐의 미국 시장 공략이 끝난 것도 전혀 아니고 새로운 계획을 짜고 있다”면서 “YG USA와 레드 퀸 미디어는 지금도 여전히 세븐의 미국 진출을 위해 노력 중이고 아직 결정난 사항은 없다. 한 사람의 생각이 공식적인 입장인 것처럼 와전된 것으로 보인다”고 입장을 표명했다.

2년 여 미국 시장을 공략 중인 세븐은 지난 3월 미국 데뷔 싱글 “걸스(Girls)”를 발표했다. “걸스”는 프로듀서 로드니 저킨스(Rodney Jerkins)의 곡으로, 유명 가수 릴 킴(Lil Kim)이 피처링에 참여했다.

이경란 기자 [ran@joongang.co.kr]

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49 Responses to “[Update #3] YG OUTRAGE; will contact RQM…Se7en U.S. debut over?”

Cat says:

July 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM

Sighs… he wasted so many years being silent in the US with a few leaked songs (not really GOOD ones btw -.-) here and there, a fancy myspace and a fancy website with a little contest and one single and mv =/

Extremely disappointing… especially if all those things RQM had lined up were legit. Looks like Se7en is going to go to the army… and disappear forever after that?
YG Family FAN says:

July 10, 2009 at 9:28 AM

eeh =_=
is that it ?
we waited his U.S. Album for a long time
so where is that album >< ?
i have been curious !!
i hope the 2 years in the U.S. don't lost in the air <<
i trust in YG Ent. & i'll wait forever <> ><"

but thanx sophia for the topic
YG Family FAN says:

July 10, 2009 at 9:42 AM

eeh =_=
i that it ?
we waited for his U.S. Album for a long time ?
but … i have been curious
why don’t they release a new single & MV , after that , the album
i hope the 2 years in the U.S. will not lost in the air <<

thanx sophia for the topic ^^
YG Family FAN says:

July 10, 2009 at 9:43 AM

sorry for the strange words ><
meena says:

July 10, 2009 at 10:26 AM

ugh, dang, i agree with cat. it’s like a big waste after putting so much effort into all of the minor details. i hope he comes back to korea sometime in the near future. i just want another korean album from him since it’s been so long.
medirin says:

July 10, 2009 at 10:41 AM

I didn’t expect Se7en’s US debut to be a huge success, but I didn’t expect YG to pull the plug so suddenly. He wasted 2 and a half years of Se7en’s life just when his career was taking off in Asia. I don’t understand what YG is planning for Se7en. I hope it’s a Korean comeback and not the army. He’s only 24! He doesn’t have to enlist right now. I’m really sad for Se7en and hope things will work out for him in the end. He’s an amazing talent and a sweetheart. I’m still waiting on official statements from RQM, YG, or Se7en, but who knows how long that will take… (Sorry for the long comment.)
ramen says:

July 10, 2009 at 11:43 AM

helzz yea im pissed off v.v
i dont know if he could gain all his good publicity after he comes back
i think making it big then disappearing for while would have been better
than having a toe in and pulling just as you were about to make it big

sad though. i was so mad when i heard this news
now im just disappointed v.v
Beau says:

July 10, 2009 at 1:02 PM

http://www.allkpop.com/index.php/full_story/yg_entertainment_kills_se7ens_career/

To this article YG’s saying that they’re not done with the activities in the states and they’re planning right now. They’re saying that there’s nothing that they’ve made a solid decision on. YG’s saying that it’s just a rumor.

http://hgc.bestiz.net/zboard/view.php?id=gworld0707&page=1&sn1=&divpage=29&sn=off&ss=on&sc=off&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=193447
Beau says:

July 10, 2009 at 1:09 PM

http://news.nate.com/view/20090710n07663

Here YG’s saying that Se7en’s here in Korea for family celebrations etc. but he’s planning on going back to the States soon. They’re saying that its non-sense saying Se7en’s agency is being an obstacle for Se7en’s US activities. Again they’re saying it’s just rumors and they’re going to contact RQM to see how these articles were published.
Cat says:

July 10, 2009 at 1:23 PM

Omgsh o.o wow.

Thats great! But… is the JT collab true still though?
Sophia says:

July 10, 2009 at 1:32 PM

Thank you Beau. I’ve updated the post to reflect the new information. RQM worked exclusively with that site who posted the article and according to them, someone from RQM told them. YG doesn’t know that RQM is working with this site and passing on information?
rYAn says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:06 PM

Even if it for the hype. Why not. This is really fast response from YG.
medirin says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:09 PM

This only makes me hate RQM more. It’s like they’re talking without knowing the facts. I feel sorry for Se7en. I hope all the great opportunities RQM promised are true.
Beau says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:16 PM

http://hgc.bestiz.net/zboard/view.php?id=gworld0707&page=1&sn1=&divpage=29&sn=off&ss=on&sc=off&select_arrange=headnum&desc=asc&no=193478

The contract with RQM ended recently and YG’s saying they ended everything peacefully. YG can’t understand why RQM is saying this. Also YG’s saying that they’ve never received an offer for Se7en to work with Justin Timberlake. Se7en is not planning on doing any activities in Korea this year either. Also RQM failed to fulfill all the contract details; the contract term’s over so YG didn’t renew the contract.
Cat says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:18 PM

It better be true >< if anything they'll have to own up… i wonder if RQM and allkpop's relationship will be over because of this? Because RQM is going to want to save face and blame someone in the company… =/
Cat says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:22 PM

dang. o.o so is Se7en now unsigned? Eesh this could hurt him with getting signed to another label >< all of the "He said, well they said" . Darn.

Dude, Se7en can't catch a break this year can he?
tujuh says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:30 PM

the question is????
what happened to SE7EN next???
tujuh says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:31 PM

**what will happen to SE7EN’s career next??
MissLadyBunny says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:34 PM

I can’t disagree with the fact he did had horrible people manage him while in the states. “Girls” was a bomb of a song to debut in the states even with Lil Kim. Doesn’t matter shit is shit. He should have been hook up with a better producer. Now Wonder Girls are here..somewhere and Crown J did a show I believe in NY area. Rain is suppose to be doing things here in states. I think that was a mix up from Black Eye Peas giving him approval. Like i said in soompi he has to find better management and take over his career more. He has to be 10x’s more aggressive then he was in Korea in order to make a wave a splash here in the states. Many independent artist here and mainstream artist fighting to be number 1. He has to be more serious then ever and very determine this is just a set back. I seriously think Big Bang should be here though as will as se7en. Kpop artist gotta catch the American public ear and come with their best swagger.

Se7en needs to take a vacation and spend some time with his girl.
^_^ he deserves a break from touring and music. Spend some time with family.
linly says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:34 PM

I knew it had something to do with contract or money… well good news to me that SE7EN is not out of the game yet…
txye says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:38 PM

oh heck yeah im mad…they didnt even do shit for se7en i understand yg cant do much his not his place but gosh…se7en literally got no where..poor kid all he got was some image changing, learning english(which he could have had taebin taught him and stayed in korea), some relaxing time in the US….seriously i agree its the management…obviously seems like they didnt give a damn about him
tania says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:40 PM

Se7en must be the most hurt person reading those news.
2 years he spent in States but he’d only releasing 1 single..)’:
smileyTART says:

July 10, 2009 at 4:40 PM

you know, i’m just really confused right now. Who to trust? honestly, i’m on YG’s side with this. I just don’t think that RQM was a good company for se7en to sign with in the first place.
I’m going to wait for more info because i’m still not getting what’s going on.
Jess says:

July 10, 2009 at 4:48 PM

r u serious that’s it..after how many years of preparation it’s over.. this is interesting.. RQM spreading the news..and now YG get’s back.. let’s see what else comes out..poor se7en stuck in the middle of all this..
bee says:

July 10, 2009 at 4:49 PM

RQM was doing a terrible job of promoting se7en, anyhow. he’s been in the states for 2 years already…if I wasn’t following him, I’d have no idea he was in the states. I don’t even follow WG/Rain and yet I know they’re in the states >_>

if that whole JT collab/Johnny Wright thing was actually legit, I guess it’s a pretty big blow to se7en’s career. if not, doesn’t sound like much of a loss to me. hopefully this gets resolved soon
yeahwhatever says:

July 10, 2009 at 5:20 PM

lol RQM is just pissed they aren’t getting anymore money from YG. Oh please with the utter crap of their bull shit about JT, JW, or etc. those people want big $$$ from YG and he ain’t cutting it. All of them are business men/people whatever and money comes first there’s no such thing as free money or such in the industry and they know they aren’t getting any of it from YG. & allkpop saying damage control LOL LOL LOL
Beau says:

July 10, 2009 at 5:46 PM

*more bits and pieces of articles

http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2009071015132747299&nvr=y
Says that YG hasn’t been able to contact RQM yet because of the time difference; they’re planning on contacting them to see if that article(on allkpop) is their official statement.

http://news.mk.co.kr/outside/view.php?year=2009&no=378189
When Se7en came back to Korea YG stated that he’s here because of his personal issues, however it has already been two months since he’s been in Korea now.

http://news.mk.co.kr/outside/view.php?year=2009&no=377988
In Se7en’s cyworld one of his friends wrote, “Everything’s going to be okay. Receive the calls. I’m worried” “The company’s totally outraged”. Fans are worried.
Beau says:

July 10, 2009 at 5:52 PM

http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2009071012091763577&type=1&outlink=1
The contract’s ended but Se7en’s going to continue with his US promotions.

http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200907101204411002
Reason why Se7en came back to Korea is very personal. Lots of friction between RQM and YG that was exposed; YG was planning on signing a contract with another agency after their contract with RQM ended.

http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200907101145211002
Se7en signed a contract with YG two years before he went to the states, and there is still about 3 years left on their contract. Not planning on doing activities in Asia.

http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200907101131051002
There are no plans for Se7en to do activities in Korea or in Asia.
yumei says:

July 10, 2009 at 6:59 PM

I really dun know what to say. I really hope that YG will let Se7en come back to Korea and wrk on his korean album instead. We love Se7en then why want to mess it up now?
d3mur3 says:

July 10, 2009 at 7:09 PM

Im just glad that im not a huge fan of se7en … But i do feel sorry for him tho, hope he gets out of this “rumored” situation
Geishka says:

July 10, 2009 at 8:00 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSzMvjY-ro4&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.allkpop.com%2Findex.php%2Ffull_story%2Fyg_entertainment_kills_se7ens_career%2FP450%2F&feature=player_embedded

who’s one call? :S
Syd says:

July 10, 2009 at 9:53 PM

Poor Se7en..
He’s in the middle of both company..
After all those years there and this is how it ends?
Sucks really for all parties..
thinking.likeYG says:

July 11, 2009 at 12:57 AM

WWWHHHHYYYY
Sophia says:

July 11, 2009 at 1:13 AM

I posted this at soompi but according to the writers at allkpop:

johnnydorama: “do you honestly believe we would reveal information if there wasn’t solid evidence… THE TRUTH WILL COME OUT….”

De La Methode: “Why would we be scared when there’s documentation to backup everything that’s been said?”

What the hell? RQM sharing personal information about Se7en to a blog? I didn’t know allkpop was managing Se7en.
BumCe says:

July 11, 2009 at 1:34 AM

Ok babe ~
I wish u comeback Korea soon .
Jess says:

July 11, 2009 at 1:35 AM

great r we gonna see confidential docs floating around the net now..way to go..woot hoo
txye says:

July 11, 2009 at 1:55 AM

ok you know wat just get se7en back to korea and just leave everything, forget he was even in the freaking US, let him settle in for a bit and throw some good as hell music at him to get him back on his feet all this bull is just nonsense..
gee says:

July 11, 2009 at 2:12 AM

Gahd, isn’t RQM stupid or WHAT?!
GAHD! Allkpop lost my support. foreals.
They just sided with RQM without having
any proof from YG. what the eff. Docs?!
Yeah, well, lets see them.
RQM is an unknown company, why the heck did YG even
sign with them in the first place. gahd.
RQM is just pissed cause YG didn’t sign back
with them. they sucked.
this is ruining RQM’s & Allkpops;
I hope they are running.
Loco_Roco says:

July 11, 2009 at 2:35 AM

This is just plain awful…and something that should have been between YG and RQM ONLY. I feel bad for Se7en. Really don’t see where AKP was going with this anymore…
Nai says:

July 11, 2009 at 3:27 AM

I have no idea what’s going on. O_O Since I don’t know wha RQM does for Se7en or whatever… but this sounds messed up. Can someone please clarify the situation for me? YG and RQM had a contract to promote Se7en in the US? O_O
tofu says:

July 11, 2009 at 3:28 AM

i was PO-ed at YG at first, but its good to hear that it’s not their fault entirely. RQM effed up somewhere because ALLKPOP and not a legit news source was the first one to come out the this news…really now…

poor Se7en…the guy must be freaking out now…
Sophia says:

July 11, 2009 at 3:32 AM

Nai: RQM (red queen media) is Se7en US management company. They had a contract with YG to promote se7en in the states for his US debut.

Allkpop stated that an “inside source” from RQM says YG pulled Se7en from the states. YG stated that it’s not true, their contract has ended and Se7en is still planning on during promotional activities.
jx009 says:

July 11, 2009 at 8:09 AM

Finally some word from YG. All i gotta say is Interscope here comes Se7en, everyone is saying YG is tight with Interscope so Im hopin Se7en ends up there…There are many collabs that can be done if he goes there. Pussycat Dolls and Lady GaGa collaborating with Se7en will definitely get his name mentioned in mainstream.
Syd says:

July 11, 2009 at 11:43 AM

Why is RQM revealing it to a blog??
Finally a word out from YG and it’s good that they’re did nothing of a kind like what RQM had stated..

RQM is really dumb if they reveal the docs especially to AKP or any blog sites…
Just move on says:

July 11, 2009 at 2:07 PM

People are just too delusional! He has no chance to make it or create a stir (as some ppl think)in the US. Let the man stay in Korea and do what he is good at! He needs to be on stage and recreate the buzz.

His fans in Asia have been silently supporting him while he was in the US and this war between RQM & YG is not helping at all. Some fans have already left due to the inactivity of his US venture. He needs to rebuild and so called start from ground zero in Korea.

The previous scandal with PHB has damaged his standing and he needs to win back his fans with his music not just talk about whatever could have happened in the US. YG needs to come clean with what’s going on and let Se7en get on with what he loves doing. I love the man and it hurts to see his career going down the tubes! I’m sure there are others who feel the same way.
MissLadyBunny says:

July 11, 2009 at 5:06 PM

he needs to drop RQM and find a better agency and step up his music. He has a chance but he has to work his ass off to get it. Just like any other American artist he is gonna have to start from the bottom up. He needs to find the right people so far he’s gotten the half ass deal.
DUYEN says:

July 19, 2009 at 9:02 PM

GOSHH MAN THIS IS SO CONFUSINGGG STUPID RGM SERIOUSLU UHH POOR SE7EN OPPA!
Se7en will be releasing a new album in Korea and Japan says:

August 8, 2009 at 11:50 AM

guys have you read this

After 3 years of absence, Se7en will be releasing a new album in Korea and Japan
[newsen Lee JaeHwan reporter]

Singer Se7en will comeback on stage in Korea after 3 years of absence.
Se7en, who had been preparing for a debut into America’s music industry since 2006, recently returned home. Also, he is planning to continue his Japanese activities, which have been canceled due to his entrance into America. It seems like this will be happy news for his Korean and Japanese fans who have been waiting for him.

An associate of YG Entertainment, Se7en’s agency, said, “It has been decided that Se7en will release a new album this year. It will be released in Korea and in Japan at the same time, and he is planning to do activities as well.”

In addition, “Se7en has not ended plans for American activities. He will take his time and officially make an appearance in the American music industry.”

Se7en formally debuted in America after releasing his digital single ‘Girls,’ which he produced with popular producer Dark Child and which Lil’ Kim featured in.

Source : http://media.daum.net/entertain/music/view.html?cateid=1033&newsid=20090808094004762&p=newsen

Translated by: bigbangnyuh@soompi
melda says:

September 18, 2009 at 7:13 AM

se7en ölüyorum sanaa çok tatlısın senin için koreye gelicemm..