Lee Seung-gi is facing fresh scrutiny after allegations emerged over a 10.5 billion won (approximately $7.6M) luxury villa lease tied to his agency chairman, raising questions about inflated property values and unpaid loan-interest promises.

As per Naver, the dispute came into focus following a recent broadcast of MBC's investigative program "PD Notebook," which examined claims involving One Hundred Label Chairman Cha Ga-won and several artists affiliated with the agency.

According to Lee's representatives, the entertainer entered into the high-value jeonse lease agreement for a luxury villa owned by Cha after repeated encouragement from the chairman. Lee reportedly said Cha wanted to live near him and his wife, actress Lee Da-in, prompting the couple to move into the property.

However, Lee's side alleges that the financial terms changed dramatically after the move. The actor claimed that while no final amount had initially been confirmed, the required deposit later rose to 10.5 billion won — more than three times the figure originally discussed.

To secure the lease, Lee reportedly obtained loans covering approximately 7.3 billion won (about $4.77) of the deposit. His representatives stated that they initially resisted signing the agreement because of the financial burden but ultimately proceeded after Cha allegedly promised to cover the loan interest for the duration of the contract.

Lee's camp now claims those promised payments have not been made.

Cha has strongly disputed the allegations, insisting that he personally paid artists' loan interest for three years. However, "PD Notebook" reported that its investigation found the interest payments were made using company funds rather than Cha's personal finances. The program also alleged that some celebrities had been paying portions of the interest themselves in recent months.

The controversy has expanded beyond a private contractual disagreement. Real estate experts interviewed by the program suggested that dramatically increasing jeonse deposits while offering to cover interest costs can resemble a form of planned transaction designed to inflate property values. Such claims have fueled speculation that celebrity names may have been used to bolster market perception of certain real estate assets.

The allegations arrive amid broader tensions between One Hundred Label and several of its artists. Lee Seung-gi and other entertainers have reportedly notified the agency of their intent to terminate their exclusive contracts, citing concerns that include unpaid settlements.

Cha's representatives have rejected all allegations, describing the television report as distorted and announcing plans to pursue legal action.

In separate news, Dipe reported that Lee Seung-gi will hold his first solo concert in South Korea in 13 years, titled "Kisseungjeon: Lak," on Oct. 24-25 at Blue Square Woori Bank Hall in Seoul.

The concert marks his return to a full-scale solo performance since 2013 and will feature hit songs such as "You're My Woman" and "Will You Marry Me." Lee recently showcased his vocal talents by winning a special episode of Immortal Songs and appearing as the original singer on Hidden Singer 8. Ticket sales are scheduled to open on June 4.