Article: Kang Daniel, courtroom fight...LM "Next week, appeal"
Source: Sports Chosun
The contract between LM Entertainment and former Wanna One member Kang Daniel member has been suspended.
According to a ruling by the 51st Civil Service Division of the Seoul Central District Court on Thursday, the court concluded that the contents of the contract between LM and third party MMO Entertainment transferred most of the rights to the third party without prior consent from Kang Daniel. As such, the court suspended the exclusive contract between Kang and LM Entertainment.
Following the court's decision, Kang Daniel will be able to engage in independent entertainment activities for the time being. However, the legal battle between Kang Daniel and LM is not expected to end as it is. LM's lawyer Kim Moon-he of Jipyeong revealed in a phone call conversation with Sports Korea that "LM will file an appeal immediately next week."
In principle, Kang Daniel is still LM's artist but his exclusive contract with them has been approved for suspension by the courts. Kang Daniel's lawyer Yong-pyo of Yulchon said, "We [Kang Daniel] will file an appeal against the injunction in the future if LM doesn't accept the ruling."
In the meantime, Kang Daniel will resume his entertainment activities until the court changes its position in response to LM's objections or appeals. He has been preparing for his solo debut since he finished promotions with project group Wanna One in January this year.