…leaving RQM, Se7en’s U.S. management company, flustered and furious.
Apparently, RQM is claiming that YG Entertainment has shipped Se7en back to Korea to rake in some more KRW while they still can, since his contract with YG is slowly coming to an end. But, it’s pretty obvious that Se7en has had absolutely no immediate success in the U.S, with his most notable work only being a few club appearances, a feature on cable network BET, and his MV with Lil’ Kim. If that’s the case, then heck, even Wheesung has made more progress than Se7en, even without a U.S. management company. Wheesung’s already had two club performances in L.A., a concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and another club performance coming up, all in less than a month, and he’s not even trying to debut in the U.S!
Se7en, who returned to Korea not too long ago, was reportedly going to stay in Korea and flush his U.S. career down the toilet but YG stated otherwise that Se7en had returned to Korea to take care of personal business. In addition, YG also stated that although there are no official plans for Se7en, he will still pursue his U.S. career. It looks safe to assume that this means Se7en will more than likely be signing with a new U.S. management company. Could it be, Interscope Records?! The YG guru is good friends with Jimmy Iovine of Interscope, so it doesn’t seem out of the question.
Aside from all this friction between the companies, we’re not too sure what the personal matter Se7en is dealing with at the moment is, but it seems as though it was too stressful for the popstar. Recently, a friend of Se7en’s left a message on his personal Cyworld homepage asking Se7en to pick up his phone calls because they’re worried and his company (not sure if it’s YG or RQM) is outraged. More than likely, Se7en is probably stressed over all these issues with YG and RQM, as well as his career not going too well at the moment. Hopefully, Se7en will just be able to clear everything up and announce a statement to his fans to let them know that he’s alright.
In the midst of it all, RQM seems furious for having wasted their time and effort, trying to break Se7en into the U.S. market. Seriously though, what career did he have in the states? After having managed Se7en for the past two years, they haven’t made much progress. True, two years isn’t that long, but for an aging artist, two years is definitely a long hiatus. Truthfully, at this rate, Se7en’s future looks better off in Korea or even Japan, where he has a huge fan base, eagerly waiting for his return.
RQM is currently blaming YG Entertainment for trying to “KILL” Se7en’s career by taking him back to Korea, stating
Johnny Wright, a famous manager in America is currently co-managing Se7en and was working on getting Se7en a collaboration gig with Justin Timberlake. In addition, Se7en was scheduled to make an appearance at the ‘BET Award Show’, however, YG refused all of these offers. If Se7en doesn’t return to the U.S., that means Se7en has no future plans in the U.S. market.
In response to RQM’s claims, YG denies ever wanting to ruin Se7en’s career. A representative stated,
This is the first time we’ve heard about a collaboration with Justin Timberlake and is only a part of their one-sided claim. Recently, RQM and Se7en’s contract was negotiated and ended on good terms. Se7en prepared for his career in the U.S. for the past two years. Just by taking a look at the investments and efforts we put into the project this entire time, it makes no sense to say that YG interfered with Se7en’s activities in the U.S. Also, we’ve heard nothing of this sort from RQM themselves, everything was ended on good terms and all this isn’t true. We don’t know why this ‘allkpop’ blog is spreading false news. We’re currently looking into the situation to find out the source of all this. (Cited from: Seoul Ilbo and mydaily)
This just looks like a big “he said, she said” situation. Truthfully, if you’ve knocked on a door for the past two years and it doesnt budge, it seems the smart thing to do is to stop knocking and go on your way. Johnny Wright or no Johnny Wright, two years of seeing no results in Se7en’s career, was long enough. RQM should just let Se7en go and let him return to Korea where he belongs with his fans and his girlfriend or to a different company that can make more progress. Sure, its probably painstaking to watch an artist you invested your time and money in, move on to a new company, but that is the entertainment business. It’s been way too long since fans have been able to hear new music from Se7en or see him on stage, where he shines most brightest.
There are rumors that Se7en will be returning to the U.S. but nothing has yet been confirmed. Se7en really should just stay in Korea and get his spotlight back for the time being, while they work out a new plan for the guy. He only has so many years left before his career has to take a long hiatus with his impending compulsory military duty.
What do you guys think?
credits: popseoul
