According to her agency, Attract, Kina will be attending the upcoming '2023 Billboard Music Awards' scheduled for November 19 (local time). Following the recent termination of exclusive contracts for FIFTY FIFTY members Aran, Sio, and Saina by Attract, Kina is expected to attend the event on her own.
FIFTY FIFTY has been nominated in the categories of Top Duo/Group and Top Global K-Pop Song at the '2023 Billboard Music Awards.' However, due to the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict, there is a possibility that the in-person award ceremony may not take place. If an in-person ceremony does occur, Kina plans to attend in person or film a video if requested by the awards organizers.
In June, the four members of FIFTY FIFTY filed for a suspension of the exclusive contract with their agency, Attract, citing violations of the contract and a breakdown in trust. However, on August 28, the Seoul Central District Court's 50th Civil Division dismissed their claim, finding it difficult to conclude that there was a violation of the obligation to provide settlement documents or sufficient evidence of neglecting health management and care obligations.
In response, the members filed an appeal. During this process, Kina returned to the agency by withdrawing her appeal, and Attract informed Saina, Sio, and Aran of the termination of their exclusive contracts.
Meanwhile, at the '2023 Billboard Music Awards,' the group BTS's Jimin and NU'EST have been nominated in four categories each. Jimin is a nominee in the Top Selling Song, Top Global K-Pop Artist, Top K-Pop Album, and Top Global K-Pop Song categories, while NU'EST is nominated in the Top Billboard Global (Excluding the U.S.) Artist, Top Global K-Pop Artist, and Top K-Pop Album categories.
Written by Kim No EulTranslated by Lee So Yun