https://v.daum.net/v/20251231190208904

"There's a lot of interest in the penalty amount. The penalty is a combination of the 'penalty for breach' and 'damages.' Since it’s essentially a fine, the court can't just lower it on a whim. Also, if the amount is unrealistic, it might get tossed out. So they set it at around 40 billion won to keep it realistic."

The channel added, "Ador kept paying them even after the contract dispute started. They know exactly how much the members made. It seems they proposed the maximum amount that would be painful but is still technically payable."

Basically: 'Spit out everything you earned and leave' + the breach penalty is a separate thing.