Lee So-ra seeks seizure of rights to 45 songs from former CEO

The Incheon District Court accepted an application on February 13 from singer Lee So-ra to seize neighboring rights for 45 recordings, including "The Wind Blows," from former Seiren head Kim. The legal move aims to protect the artist's musical assets following her July move to Marehim Entertainment.

It was revealed on November 10 that singer Lee So-ra has initiated legal proceedings against the former head of her previous agency regarding the neighboring rights to 45 recordings, including her representative song "The Wind Blows." According to media reports, the Incheon District Court accepted the application for a seizure order filed by Lee So-ra on February 13. The application is directed against a former CEO, referred to as Kim, who previously led the agency Seiren.

The assets subject to the seizure include rights related to her 6th studio album "Crescent Moon," which features "The Wind Blows," as well as her 7th and 8th studio albums and various remake albums. Neighboring rights are distinct from the copyrights for lyrics and composition, as they are granted for the performance of a singer and the production of phonograms. The former CEO Kim is the individual listed as the management person in the production credits for the 5th studio album "Sora's Diary," released in 2002.

Lee So-ra moved to Marehim Entertainment this past July and released the new song "I'll Forget Your Face Completely."

Lee So-ra's side stated, "Although it was the former agency we worked with for a long time, we determined that it was difficult to maintain a relationship of trust after comprehensively considering various circumstances." They further explained, "We are proceeding with the necessary legal procedures to settle the relationship with the former agency and to protect the artist's legitimate rights and musical assets."

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