Singer Sofia recently posted 33 photos along with an open letter accusing musician Chau Dang Khoa and Superbrothers Company of "oppressing and destroying her livelihood." This open letter has caused a stir in public opinion because it contains many details that Sofia revealed for the first time.
Singer accuses management company.
"I can't take it anymore. I'm just a human being and I have my limits. Sofia has decided to stand up and fight for herself and explain everything to everyone, whether she did right or wrong. Sofia will also face the consequences of her actions and share her feelings honestly," - singer Sofia stated.
The conflict between musician Chau Dang Khoa and many singers is far from over (from left to right: Lyly, Sofia, Chau Dang Khoa and Orange). Photo: KIM NGAN
Sofia stated that she unilaterally terminated her contract with musician Chau Dang Khoa's company. However, to date, Superbrothers Company has repeatedly taken actions that, according to Sofia, are "oppressing her livelihood and hindering her future musical career."
Sofia revealed that her manager, VQ, constantly harassed promoters in Australia whenever they invited her to perform. She pointed out the flaws in the working methods of musician Chau Dang Khoa and his manager. Sofia also spoke about being given "fake goods" by Chau Dang Khoa, along with a lot of lack of transparency regarding finances, salary, and performance fees. Sofia stated that throughout her three years of singing, she never once received a contract.
Previously, musician Chau Dang Khoa's side had pointed out a series of violations by Sofia, such as secretly commissioning songs from other songwriters and accepting outside shows without going through the company. Chau Dang Khoa also mentioned that Sofia showed signs of financial dishonesty and inflated expenses.
During the evening Châu Đăng Khoa was livestreaming, many people, such as rapper Khói, singer Huỳnh Tú, Sofia's assistant, and former collaborators, also took to social media to expose her. This shows that the story Sofia told earlier still has many points that need clarification, and a final conclusion cannot yet be reached.
This is not the first time musician Chau Dang Khoa and his company, SuperBrothers, have faced similar accusations. Previously, singers Orange and Lyly were involved in prolonged controversies with Chau Dang Khoa in a similar situation to Sofia's case.
The "battle" between Chau Dang Khoa and Lyly, Orange, and Sophie is nothing new. Due to conflicts arising during collaborations, many singers have chosen to leave their management company, file complaints, or even sue the company in court.
Singer Miko Lan Trinh once sued Amigo Company, owned by manager Hoang Vu, to terminate her contract and leave the company without having to pay compensation for damages. However, Amigo counter-sued, suing the singer and demanding 450 million VND in compensation.
Miko Lan Trinh claims that Amigo did not fulfill its commitments as outlined in the $35,000 strategic plan. According to the singer, the album the company produced for her used "pirated music," violating her copyright.
Does it stem from financial issues?
The legal battle between Jack and K-ICM and their management company also received considerable media attention. To date, both have either found new management companies or are managing themselves independently.
Although those involved avoid discussing disagreements and conflicts during their collaboration, behind-the-scenes sources suggest that everything stemmed from financial issues . Orange accused the management company, headed by Chau Dang Khoa, of a lack of transparency regarding income. When she requested clarification, she received only silence. Furthermore, Orange asserted that Chau Dang Khoa fabricated the situation to boost his own fame.
Conflicts surrounding contracts between singers and management companies also occurred with Erik. In February 2017, at a time when he was famous thanks to his hit song "Sau tất cả" (After All), Erik unexpectedly announced that he would try to terminate his contract with St.319 Company.
According to Erik, St.319 Company in general and manager Aiden in particular offered the artist a contract with a profit-sharing ratio of 9:1 - 9 parts going to the company, and the singer only receiving 1 part. After a long period of arguments and mutual accusations, the controversy ended with Erik leaving the management company to pursue his own career.
The news of Liz Kim Cương leaving BPRO Entertainment, published at the end of 2023, also attracted public attention. While the separation wasn't overly dramatic, at the time, rumors circulated on social media that Liz Kim Cương had to repay over 1 billion VND to the company to terminate her contract.
Following this information, BPRO Entertainment affirmed that Liz Kim Cương is not obligated to compensate for damages under the signed contract. Instead, Liz Kim Cương only needs to return the investment capital to the company. BPRO Entertainment also facilitates Liz Kim Cương's repayment through gradual deductions based on monthly revenue.
Meanwhile, Van Production accused Son Tung of violating contract terms. Son Tung countered, claiming the company had no plan for the artist's career development and even banned him from touring for six months...
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"Lack of common ground," "breach of contract," "exploitation," "compensation for damages," or "lack of transparency regarding income" are phrases frequently mentioned in amicable breakups between management companies and singers.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/dao-tao-ca-si-lo-luyen-sao-and-cuoc-hop-tac-nhieu-khe-196240902191049254.htm
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