While the world of K-dramas is brimming with excitement, it also presents numerous legal challenges related to contracts, unpaid fees, and poor agency management. Here are 15 actors and actresses who have been through many fights or arguments, which shows how hard it is to work in the industry.

The glittering world of K-dramas often hides turbulent legal battles over contracts, unpaid fees, and agency mismanagement. Here are 15 actors and actresses who've navigated multiple or notable disputes, highlighting the industry's challenges.

1. Lee Seung Gi

Known for hits like "Vagabond" and "My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho," Lee Seung Gi endured a prolonged battle with Hook Entertainment over unpaid music royalties spanning 18 years, leading to multiple lawsuits and settlements totaling hundreds of millions of won. He ultimately terminated his contract and donated unpaid earnings.

2. Han Ye Seul

Star of "Birth of a Beauty" and "Fantasy Couple," Han Ye Seul has faced repeated contract issues, including fleeing to the US mid-filming for "Spy Myung Wol" due to grueling conditions, sparking lawsuits, and a recent win in a 660 million won unpaid model fee dispute.

3. Park Shin Yang Famous for "Lovers in Paris" and "War of Money," Park Shin Yang was blacklisted after suing his production company for unpaid extension fees of $386 million. He won the case but faced industry backlash that halted his career temporarily.

4. Kim Jung Hyun From "Crash Landing on You" and "Mr. Queen," Kim Jung Hyun clashed with O& Entertainment over contract expiration amid controversies, accusing the agency of false information and resolving the dispute after public negotiations.

5. Clara (Lee Sung Min)

Actress in "Emergency Couple" and "Take Care of Us, Captain," Clara sued Polaris Entertainment for contract nullification citing sexual harassment, releasing audio evidence and settling after a high-profile legal feud involving counterclaims.

6. Kim Min Jung

Featured in "Mr. Sunshine" and "Gap Dong," Kim Min Jung resolved a heated exclusive contract dispute with WIP through settlement, marking her transition amid legal tensions over terms and obligations.

7. Kim Seo Hyung

Star of "Sky Castle" and "Temptation of Wife," Kim Seo Hyung requested termination of her contract with Madi Pictures, leading to a public dispute over fulfillment and agency practices.

8. Park Yoo Chun

Known for "Rooftop Prince" and "Sungkyunkwan Scandal," Park Yoo Chun lost a court ruling ordering him to pay damages for breaching his contract with his former management agency amid ongoing scandals.

9. Seo Hyo Rim

Seo Hyo Rim, an actress in "Endless Love" and "That Winter, the Wind Blows," pursued legal action after her management company failed to pay her 89 million won in settlements for dramas, films, and ads.

10. Kang Dong Won

From "Temptation of Wolves and Broker," Kang Dong Won faced scrutiny for operating an unregistered one-man agency, violating cultural industry laws and prompting an ongoing police investigation.

11. Song Kang Ho

Acclaimed for "Parasite" and "Memories of Murder," Song Kang Ho was implicated in legal actions for unregistered agency operations, alongside calls for government enforcement.

12. Lee Ha Nee (Honey Lee)

Lee Ha Nee, the star of One the Woman and The Fiery Priest, was referred to prosecutors for allegedly operating an unregistered entertainment management agency, which sparked backlash across the industry.

13. Kim Soo Hyun

Famous for "My Love from the Star" and "It's Okay to Not Be Okay," Kim Soo Hyun dealt with multiple lawsuits from advertisers totaling over 10 billion won for contract breaches tied to personal controversies.

1 4. Kim Wan Sun

Veteran actress and singer in various dramas, Kim Wan Sun encountered legal troubles for promoting under an unregistered agency, facing potential fines and scrutiny under cultural laws.

15. Kim Jae Joong

From JYJ/TVXQ and dramas like Protect the Boss and Manhole, Kim Jae Joong was part of the infamous 2009 TVXQ lawsuit against SM Entertainment over unfair 13-year contracts, leading to a group split and ongoing disputes.