Junsu's agency denies connection to outsourced producer's criminal case, warns of legal action

Junsu's agency has drawn the line against the controversy surrounding outsourced producer 'A,' stressing that the producer's criminal case is a personal matter unrelated to either the artist or the company.

Hwang Yu Bin, CEO of XYNC, alleged that producer A organized a songwriting camp under the pretense of producing one of Kim Junsu's albums and committed theft and cryptocurrency-related crimes during the event. Hwang also argued that Kim Junsu's agency bears responsibility for failing to supervise the producer properly.

Palm Tree Island addressed the allegations in a statement to Dispatch on June 26.

"Producer A did work with us as an outsourced producer. However, his criminal case is an entirely personal matter and has no connection whatsoever to our company or our artist," the agency said.

The agency explained that it first became aware of the allegations last month after receiving a certified legal notice from Hwang. After verifying the facts, Palm Tree Island immediately ended all collaboration with producer A, adding that he is no longer involved in any of the company's projects.

Palm Tree Island also clarified why it only learned of the case recently.

"From the time we worked with him last year until we received the legal notice in May, we never received any explanation or complaint from CEO Hwang regarding this matter," the agency said.

The company further denied any involvement in the songwriting camp itself, stating that it was organized without any discussion or approval from either the agency or Kim Junsu.

"We did not plan, operate, recruit for, or participate in the songwriting camp in any capacity," Palm Tree Island stated.

The agency also explained its standard production process, saying it had only reviewed lyric drafts submitted through a music publishing company.

"It is true that we reviewed lyric proposals provided through a publishing company. However, none of the lyric drafts or related materials submitted by the songwriter claiming damages were included in the final album," the company said.

Responding to claims that it should be held accountable, Palm Tree Island emphasized that producer A's personal criminal conduct should not be linked to the company or its artist simply because he previously participated in music production.

"Just because producer A worked on music with us does not mean his personal criminal actions can be attributed to our company or our artist," the agency said.

The company concluded by warning that it may pursue legal action if false information continues to spread.

"We deeply regret attempts to connect an individual's criminal case to our company and artist, creating unnecessary misunderstandings. If false claims continue to be circulated, we will consider taking legal action."

Meanwhile, Hwang alleges that during a songwriting camp in June 2025, producer A stole his cellphone, accessed his cryptocurrency exchange account, and stole digital assets worth tens of millions of KRW. Producer A is currently standing trial on charges including theft and fraud.