Singer Yu Junwon has announced plans to debut under a new agency, CONTI Inc, amid an ongoing legal dispute with his former management company, PHUNKY STUDIO.
Yu Junwon was originally set to debut with the group Fantasy Boys after becoming the top trainee on MBC’s K-pop audition program, Fantasy Boys My Teenage Boy. However, disagreements later arose between him and PHUNKY STUDIO over issues including profit distribution and issues related to schedule attendance.
On June 2, 2026, CONTI Inc announced that they signed an exclusive contract with Yu Junwon in March. The agency also confirmed that he is preparing to debut as a member of its upcoming boy group.
“We will fully support him so he can focus on music and performing on stage,” the company said. Ahead of his debut, Yu Junwon shared a message on social media reflecting on the past few years.
“There were many days over the past three years that I couldn’t talk about, even if I wanted to,” he wrote. “Now I’ve met a company that truly supports me, and members I can move forward with.
”Despite his new start, the dispute with PHUNKY STUDIO is still ongoing. In February, the agency stated it had continued court-mediated negotiations but claimed no agreement was reached.
PHUNKY STUDIO also accused Yu Junwon’s side of pursuing independent activities during mediation and said it would seek further legal action, including a damages claim of up to 3 billion won.
“We will hold him fully accountable to prevent similar cases that undermine audition programs,” PHUNKY STUDIO said. “We will continue strong legal action to protect those affected.”
CONTI Inc, however, said it had reviewed the legal situation before signing Yu Junwon and believes there will be no issues affecting his entertainment activities.
The agency added that it will support him through the ongoing lawsuit and take legal action against what it called malicious defamation or interference unrelated to the facts.
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