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entertainment1 year ago

K-pop Star Karina Apologizes to Fans for Revealing Relationship

K-pop star Karina, from the group Aespa, apologized to fans after going public with her relationship with actor Lee Jae-wook, following backlash and threats from some fans who felt betrayed. The 23-year-old singer promised to "heal the wounds" caused by her relationship and expressed her commitment to show a more mature and hardworking side in the future. The incident sheds light on the intense scrutiny and pressure faced by K-pop stars regarding their personal lives, with some fans expressing support while others resorted to threatening messages and protests.

entertainment2 years ago

RIIZE's Seunghan Takes Indefinite Hiatus Amid Controversy

RIIZE member Seunghan will be taking an indefinite hiatus from activities due to personal issues that have been leaked and circulated on social media. SM Entertainment announced the decision and expressed their apologies to fans. The agency plans to take legal action against those responsible for the unauthorized leaks and circulation of videos and photos, including filing a complaint with the police. RIIZE will continue promoting with six members while Seunghan is on hiatus.

entertainment2 years ago

EXO members refute SM Entertainment's claims and receive support from Sehun.

EXO members Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen have released a new statement refuting SM Entertainment's claims regarding their contract termination. They argue that SM's claim of external influence is false and that settlement reports should be provided, not just viewed. They also criticize the excessively long-term exclusive contract period and express their desire to continue EXO activities together. They are considering filing a complaint to the Fair Trade Commission regarding SM's long-term contract periods and unfair subsequent exclusive contracts.

entertainment2 years ago

EXO Members Take Legal Action Against SM Entertainment Over Contract Termination

Three members of K-pop boy band EXO, Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin, are reportedly taking legal action against their longtime label and management agency, SM Entertainment, over contractual issues related to "slave contracts." The trio claims that SM has shown a lack of payment transparency and required unreasonably long contracts extending beyond 12 years. Lin Law Firm, representing the artists, alleges that SM has used its position in the K-pop market to force artists to sign with the company for longer than the industry standard seven years.

entertainment2 years ago

EXO members file to terminate contracts with SM Entertainment, causing stock plunge.

EXO members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin have moved to terminate their exclusive contracts with SM Entertainment, claiming that the agency is attempting to carry out contracts that will last for 17 to 18 years. The members' legal representative listed various injustices that the artists felt during their stay under SM Entertainment, and they are considering filing a complaint to the Korea Fair Trade Commission. SM Entertainment has released a statement claiming that a third party is involved in their rift with the artists.