EXO member Xiumin is embroiled in conflict regarding his appearance on KBS 2TV 'Music Bank' as he prepares for a solo comeback at his new agency.
The One Hundred side claimed on the 4th, "Xiumin, who belongs to the label INB100, is set to release a solo album on March 10. We have tried repeatedly to hold meetings with the broadcasting station, but KBS is unresponsive to our communications."
A representative noted, "KBS has informally conveyed that it is impossible for Xiumin to simultaneously appear on programs such as KBS2 'Music Bank' featuring SM Entertainment artists, and we have continuously reached out until today but have been ignored."
Specifically, they stated, "We believe this is a case where a public broadcaster is blocking the artist's and fans' interaction through broadcasts not for music or any other reason, but due to vested interests with a specific agency," raising concerns about external pressure from SM Entertainment on KBS.
On the other hand, KBS has taken a stance that Xiumin's claims are unfounded, stating that his appearance is still under discussion. As a result, there are mixed voices supporting Xiumin's agency and criticizing them for being reckless.
Even last year, artists affiliated with One Hundred such as Baekhyun, Taemin, and Bad Villain were able to appear on 'Music Bank' without issue. The agency particularly pointed out, "KBS's decision to reflect only the stance of a specific company is a severely unfair act," drawing attention.
In 2023, Xiumin's group Chen Baekhyun notified SM Entertainment of the termination of their exclusive contract, claiming that their request for settlement documentation was not accepted and that they were pressured into an unfair contract. In response, SM raised allegations of tampering against Chen Baekhyun.
The situation appeared to settle with an agreement between SM and Chen Baekhyun, but the conflict has resurfaced, causing distress among fans.
Meanwhile, One Hundred includes the group THE BOYZ and Kim Dae-ho. It is also the parent company of Big Planet Made Entertainment, which has artists such as Taemin, Lee Mujin, VIVIZ (Eunha, Sinbi, Umji), BIO, Ha Sung-woon, Ren, performance director Casper, Kany, singer and actor Lee Seung-gi, entertainment personality Lee Soo-geun, and Bad Villain, as well as EXO members Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen.
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