SM faces renewed allegations for blocking former artists' TV appearances

SM faces renewed allegations for blocking former artists' TV appearances

Concerns over potential blacklisting practices have resurfaced in Korea's entertainment industry after a former SM Entertainment artist claimed he was barred from appearing on major broadcaster KBS' music show. The allegation revives long-standing suspicions of whether the entertainment giant obstructs television appearances for entertainers who have left the company.

SM Entertainment accused of meddling in KBS show

EXO member Xiumin’s new agency INB100, on Tuesday, accused SM Entertainment of meddling with local broadcaster KBS to prevent the singer from appearing on a music show. The following day, MC Mong, co-founder of One Hundred, further criticized SM Entertainment for allegedly exerting influence over the broadcaster. One Hundred, the parent company of Xiumin’s agency INB100, revealed Tuesday that KBS had been unresponsive to their attempts to schedu…

Baekho Ends 13-Year Journey with Pledis Entertainment After NU’EST Days - Park Mapper - Latest Entertainment News

Former NU’EST singer Baekho has departed from his long-time label, Pledis Entertainment, after 13 years with the organization. On March 6, Pledis Entertainment announced on Weverse that Baekho’s contract with the company will expire on March 14 and will not be renewed. “Following comprehensive and candid discussions regarding the future trajectory of his career, both ...

One Hundred Label In Feud With SBS As Well—Popular Idols' Appearances To Be Affected

One Hundred Label, home to THE BOYZ and subsidiaries like VIVIZ‘s Big Planet Made (BPM Entertainment) and EXO-CBX‘s INB100, is now feuding with another Korean broadcasting network, reported Star News. THE BOYZ | @THEBOYZ_officl/X After soloist Lee Mujin and comedian Lee Soo Geun made headlines after they skipped the shoot for their own shows, LeeMujin Service and Unpredictable Fortunetellers, One Hundred…Continue reading on Koreaboo

ONE HUNDRED AND KBS' FEUD... MC MONG, AFTER 'TAKING A JAB AT SM', "MUSICIANS SHOULD FOCUS ON MUSIC"

The ongoing dispute between One Hundred, led by MC Mong, and KBS continues to escalate. Recently, MC Mong, who had publicly criticized SM Entertainment, has spoken out again, seemingly in response to the ongoing controversy.On March 7, MC Mong posted a series of songs he composed for groups like SISTAR, Girl's Day, and Apink on his Instagram, stating, "Most of the songs I wrote during the loneliest and most difficult times of my life are, ironic…