Kim Junsu’s management company Palm Tree Island has officially severed ties with a music producer connected to his fifth full-length album after criminal allegations involving the producer surfaced in Korean media. Here is a full breakdown of what happened, what the agency said, and what the accuser claims.
What Happened
On June 26, 2026 (KST), Kim Junsu’s agency Palm Tree Island released a statement addressing reports involving an outsourced producer who participated in the singer’s fifth full-length album. The agency emphasized that the criminal case was a personal matter unrelated to the company or Kim Junsu, and that it first learned of the matter in May through a certified letter. Koreaboo
After checking the facts, the company confirmed that the individual — referred to in reports as Producer A — was not an employee of Palm Tree Island but an outsourced producer who had participated in the album’s production. The agency stated it immediately ended all collaboration with the individual. Koreaboo
Timeline
- June 2025 — Songwriting camp allegedly takes place
- May 2026 — Palm Tree Island says it first learned of the allegations through a certified letter
- June 26, 2026 — Cookie News publishes Hwang Yu Bin’s claims
- June 26, 2026 — Palm Tree Island announces it has ended all collaboration with Producer A
What the Accuser Claims
The issue began after Cookie News reported that K-pop lyricist Hwang Yu Bin, CEO of XYNC, claimed her phone was stolen during a song camp hosted by Producer A, who worked on Kim Junsu’s fifth full-length album Gravity. Hwang reportedly alleged that tens of millions of KRW in cryptocurrency were stolen afterward, and that Producer A has since been forwarded to the prosecution on fraud and theft charges. Koreaboo
According to allkpop, during the songwriting camp, Producer A allegedly stole her cellphone, accessed her cryptocurrency exchange account, and stole digital assets worth tens of millions of KRW. Producer A is currently standing trial on charges including theft and fraud. allkpop
Hwang Yu Bin questioned Palm Tree Island’s statement that it had no meaningful relationship with Producer A, arguing that the producer received production credits throughout Kim Junsu’s album Gravity. She requested at least an expression of regret and an explanation of the facts from the agency.
About Gravity
Gravity is Kim Junsu’s fifth full-length solo album released under Palm Tree Island. Producer A participated in the album’s production, but the agency said the lyric drafts created during the songwriting camp were ultimately not used in the final release. Palm Tree Island clarified that while lyric drafts connected to the publishing company were reviewed during album production, those versions were eventually discarded and replaced with new lyrics before recording. “As a result, the lyric drafts and related works created at the song camp were not reflected in Kim Junsu’s fifth full-length album in any way,” the statement explained. Kpop Starz
Palm Tree Island’s Full Response
The agency pushed back firmly on any suggestion that Kim Junsu or the company bore responsibility for the producer’s alleged personal conduct.
Palm Tree Island stated: “Our company first became aware of the matter through a certified letter in May. After confirming the facts, we found that the individual was not an employee of our company but an outsourced producer who participated in album production. Accordingly, we immediately ended all collaboration.” Kpop Starz
Palm Tree Island also warned it may pursue legal action if false information continues to spread: “We deeply regret attempts to connect an individual’s criminal case to our company and artist, creating unnecessary misunderstandings. If false claims continue to be circulated, we will consider taking legal action.” allkpop
Where Things Stand
As of publication, Producer A’s criminal proceedings remain ongoing. Palm Tree Island says it has permanently ended its working relationship with the producer and maintains that neither the agency nor Kim Junsu had any involvement in the alleged crimes. No allegations have been brought against Kim Junsu.
FAQ
What happened with Kim Junsu’s producer?
Kim Junsu’s agency Palm Tree Island cut ties with an outsourced producer — referred to in Korean media as Producer A — after the producer was forwarded to prosecutors on fraud and theft charges related to alleged cryptocurrency theft during a songwriting camp.
Is Kim Junsu involved in the fraud allegations?
No. Palm Tree Island has stated clearly that the criminal case is a personal matter involving Producer A, and that neither Kim Junsu nor the agency has any connection to the alleged crimes. No allegations have been brought against Kim Junsu.
Who is accusing the producer?
Lyricist Hwang Yu Bin, CEO of XYNC, alleged that Producer A stole her phone during a song camp and subsequently stole cryptocurrency worth tens of millions of KRW from her account.
What is Kim Junsu’s album Gravity?
Gravity is Kim Junsu’s fifth full-length solo album. Producer A received production credits on the album, but Palm Tree Island stated that lyric drafts from the relevant songwriting camp were not used in the final release.
What did Palm Tree Island say?
The agency confirmed it ended all collaboration with Producer A immediately after learning of the criminal case. It also warned of potential legal action against those spreading false information connecting Kim Junsu to the producer’s personal conduct.
Who is Kim Junsu?
Kim Junsu is a South Korean singer and musical actor, formerly a member of TVXQ and JYJ. He has maintained an active solo career and is currently managed by Palm Tree Island.