[OSEN=Panseok Park, reporter] Yoo Jae Suk's lawsuitRepresentative, Choi Chung Dan (Law Firm Hanbyul), talked about Yoo Jae Suk's chances of winning the first trial of his lawsuit for the right to withdraw public funds.  

Choi Chung-dan said in a phone call, he said, "The exclusive contract appearance submitted as evidence in the first trialcontract was not mentioned at all in the ruling," he said, adding, "There is a possibility that the case could be won on procedural grounds as the trial court did not explain why the evidence was excluded in the first instance."  

"The trial court also did not clarify the nature of the exclusive contract signed between Yoo Jae Suk and the agency," he said, adding, "The exclusive contract only states that the agency is appointed as an agent, but the trial court proceeded as if the agency had full disposal rights over Yoo Jae Suk's appearance fees, so there is a good chance of winning the appeal."

When asked if Yoo Jae-suk's trial opened the door for other entertainers who have not been paid, Choi said, "A judgment is only effective between the parties, so it can only serve as a precedent for other cases." He added, "Subcontracting Act is about third in importance. Since all trials are based on probabilities, it is important to note that this case will not prevent other entertainers from be relieved," he added.

Yoo Jae-seok and Kim Yong-man lost a lawsuit to confirm their right to the release of their performance fees on March 29, and filed an appeal with the court on March 3.  

Yoo Jae-seok and Kim Yong-man claimed that their former agency owed them 600 million won for the year. However, when their former agency fell on hard times, they canceled their agency contracts and demanded the money from their respective broadcasters. However, the broadcasters refused to pay, and the two have been in a tedious legal battle for five years. /pps2014@osen.co.kr