[theqoo] EXO CBX X SM, MISUNDERSTANDING SOLVED "TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND MAINTAIN EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT"

[drakan]

[theqoo] EXO CBX X SM, MISUNDERSTANDING SOLVED "TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND MAINTAIN EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT"

 

 

EXO members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin have resolved misunderstandings with SM Entertainment and have decided to continue their contractual relationship. Below is the official statement released by the agency.

 

"Hello, this is SM Entertainment. 

 

Below is the joint statement of our company and our artists Byun Baekhyun, Kim Jongdae, and Kim Minseok (hereinafter referred to as the three artists). Recently, there was a situation in which the company and three of our artists continued to raise issues from different positions openly. In this regard, the three artists and the company sincerely apologize for causing concern to many who support EXO.

 

Afterward, the company and the three artists had enough time to discuss all the issues candidly. Through this, we were able to resolve differences of opinion caused by misunderstandings and reach a mutually amicable agreement.

 

First, while acknowledging and maintaining the contractual relationship between the company and the three artists, we decided to carry out EXO activities more actively through some discussions and revisions.

 

We listened to and understood the thoughts of the three artists and also conveyed our position on them in detail. The three artists were also open-minded and understood our position regarding artists’ contracts. Accordingly, the company and the three artists promised to solidify their relationship in the future by going through a process of mutually equal discussions and corrections. In addition, we decided to cheer and support each of the three artists so that they could fully demonstrate their individuality and promote in a new way.

 

Second, there was a misunderstanding about the intervention of third parties. We initially received a report that a third outside force was approaching the three artists with unreasonable intentions, and we stated that this was the main cause of the dispute. However, through this discussion, we learned there was a misunderstanding about the involvement of third parties. We would like to take this opportunity to apologize for causing concern with our announcement.

 

We and the three artists would like express our apologies to the fans, the other EXO members, and those who trusted and waited for EXO, and we will do our best to repay the support of the many people who supported us.

 

Lastly, through this incident, we were able to think about the direction of our growth following the launch of SM 3.0, from the individual concern of the artists. Thanks to the fans’ support, we want to draw the future of SM 3.0, which has grown and matured. Under the changed and developed new banner of SM 3.0, we will further strengthen and solidify mutual cooperation and respect with our artists. 

 

Thank you."

CR: Koreaboo

 

original post: here

 

1. Then why even release statements that tarnished the other members if they were just gonna make peace like that?

 

2. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ... they probably had some countermeasures. Now when I see those members, I'll just get reminded of this incident

 

3. The kids who think that all celebrities are under a slave contract and who rage about it are honestly hopelessㅋㅋ

 

4. The peripheral people who worked on this, you guys suffered.... especially the accounting team... that sudden thunderbolt on 6/5 was just... sigh...

 

5. ;;;;;;;;; seriouslyㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'm a fan of SM idols and I can't think of anything positive to say ㅎ

 

6. Seriously hilariousㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ they were a nuisance to the group and only made their image weirder with this

 

7. This is a good thing for the fans.. I hope their comeback is a success

 

8. It's a relief that they resolved everything

 

9. Through this, I got to understand CBX's character very wellㅋㅋㅋ

 

10. A f*cking nuisance to the other members

 

11. Where was the "little courage" they wanted to become for their hoobaes?

 

12. The members and SM are saints

 

 

https://www.pannchoa.com/2023/06/theqoo-exo-cbx-x-sm-misunderstanding.html

[No1]

I hope no nefarious measures were taken against them, nor were they threatened or something along those lines.

[Winter Bear]

The artists don’t have anything to apologise for and sm is still trash no matter how much they try to sugar coat it. I hope the guys weren’t coerced by any means, that they do have what they want but I also selfishly wish they’d fought till the end to break contracts with sm.

[deliriousness]

i wanna know what happened. cbx, dm me ♥

[Walmart Goddess]

This was such a publicity stunt

[MelanatedBeauty]

Chile.. idk wtf these comments talking about them contracts are SLAVE CONTRACTS girl lol. SME ain't shit and tried to make it seem CBX were trying to leave for greener pastures (which I wouldn't be even mad if they fucking did) when all they stated from the beginning is they want their fucking pay stubs and transparency of their pay.. Miss me with the bullshit thank you. I still want EXO to leave and after this.. if this don't reopen people's eyes to how SME will try to fuck ya over should u decide to leave of your own volition lol

Edited June 19 by MelanatedBeauty

[SanaReleaseYourHoldOnMe]

Is SM staff among us too or do y'all genuinely stan THE COMPANY as opposed to their creative team&artists, what's happening here...

[Thigh-high feminist]

CBX had leverage (SM's reputation is circling the toilet bowl) so SM had to do something (exactly what, idk) to keep EXO intact. I hope the guys are happy with whatever happened.

[drakan]

21 minutes ago, Thigh-high feminist said:

CBX had leverage (SM's reputation is circling the toilet bowl) so SM had to do something (exactly what, idk) to keep EXO intact. I hope the guys are happy with whatever happened.

if that were the case, their (CBX) lawyers would have done victory laps to the press.

[Thigh-high feminist]

3 hours ago, drakan said:

if that were the case, their (CBX) lawyers would have done victory laps to the press.

Yeah.

[Goldenprawn]

Its always weird how that, 'its was all a misunderstanding' excuse is usually used when clearly the person or the company in question was in the wrong. SM has a long standing history of treating their employees horribly(then again alot of these companies do) but especially with contract disputes.

In fact, people brought up SM's history of having long contacts with previous employees, then being petty towards those employees who are able to finally leave, by using their power behind the scenes to stop them from working. This is a repeated issue with SM through the ages tbh, so how did people forget about that all of a sudden?? Very weird to see company stans around still. 

Edited June 21 by Goldenprawn

[Bitoku]

15 hours ago, Goldenprawn said:

Its always weird how that, 'its was all a misunderstanding' excuse is usually used when clearly the person or the company in question was in the wrong. SM has a long standing history of treating their employees horribly(then again alot of these companies do) but especially with contract disputes.

In fact, people brought up SM's history of having long contacts with previous employees, then being petty towards those employees who are able to finally leave, by using their power behind the scenes to stop them from working. This is a repeated issue with SM through the ages tbh, so how did people forget about that all of a sudden?? Very weird to see company stans around still. 

i think the people siding with SM just hated CBX from the beginning. it's worth noting that Chen and Baekhyun have the most haters among EXO members. one for getting married, the other for his popularity.