Bam really gave his all in that concert no? He really prepared & perfectly sang Raining in Manila, Ngiti, even learned the choreo of Gento just for us, Filo fans. He didn’t give us a half assed performance or dropped his energy even a sec. ily lots @BamBam1A#BamBamAREA52inMANILA
🦦 Detailed Summary: GOT7’s Youngjae Lawsuit Against 'Dream High 2' Producers
I’ve compiled the details from 4 different Korean news sources to give everyone a clear picture of why Youngjae is taking legal action.
Here is the breakdown:
1. The Root of the Problem: Working Without Pay
Youngjae put his heart and soul into the lead role of the "Dream High 2" musical from April to July 2025. It was so successful that they even did a second run from June 17 to July 20 at the D-Cube Link Art Center. Youngjae worked incredibly hard, but the production company, Art One House, has failed to pay his appearance fees. It's not just him - supporting actors, dancers, and the music team are all in the same boat.
2. Unacceptable Behavior by the Producers
What’s really frustrating for fans and the public is that the company has been stalling since July 2025. They’ve pushed back the payment date countless times for over six months. Even worse, while they still owe everyone money, they announced "Dream High Season 3" and started auditions. This has raised serious red flags that they might be trying to use new investment money to pay off their old debts.
3. Youngjae and His Agency: "No More Waiting"
On January 25, 2026, news broke that Youngjae and AndBut Company have officially filed a lawsuit for damages amounting to "hundreds of millions of won" (which is a huge sum in USD). The lawsuit targets both Art One House and Dream High 2 Culture Industry Specialty Co., Ltd. They decided enough is enough after waiting patiently for months.
4. The Dispute: Agency vs. Producers
The producers claimed they "settled" with Youngjae in December and promised to pay by the end of January/February.
But AndBut Company shut that down immediately, saying:
"There was no agreement!" The agency explained that the producers just sent over a payment plan unilaterally - basically trying to force terms on them. The original pay date was July 31 last year, and the company has broken their promise every single time since then. Youngjae’s side is now letting the law handle it and won't listen to any more excuses.
5. A Voice for the Team
By taking this to court, Youngjae isn't just fighting for himself. He’s using his position as a top artist to stand up for the supporting cast and dancers who don't have the same platform to fight back. According to TV Daily, other victims include a music producer owed 120 million won and a group of 18 staff members who have also joined in the legal action.
6. Heart of Gold
Despite all this stress and while serving his mandatory public service, Youngjae is still giving back. He recently donated 30 million won to an animal shelter in the name of his beloved dog, Coco, who passed away earlier this year. It just shows that no matter what he’s going through, he stays kind and sincere.
Korean News Sources:
• Sports Kyunghyang (Exclusive Lawsuit News): https://t.co/V2UTIcn7Cn
• Naver News (Agency's Response): https://t.co/ccEz8ugcLx
• Newsen (Donation & Military Service): https://t.co/iNSsfRZP69
• TV Daily (Other Victims Involved): https://t.co/b9c2Uu5ey0
Let's keep supporting Youngjae. He's being incredibly brave by fighting for what's fair for everyone. 💚🐥 #Youngjae #GOT7 #영재 #ChoiYoungjae