SPOTVNEWS | Journalist Jang Jinri
https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/477/0000521887
It has been confirmed that One Hundred, who recently signed an exclusive contract with THE BOYZ, has filed multiple trademarks related to the group's name.
One Hundred, which was established through a joint investment with MC Mong, recently signed a contract with THE BOYZ. It's reported that the members, who have been discussing with One Hundred behind the scenes, recently signed the agreement.
Rumors of THE BOYZ's potential move to One Hundred have been circulating within the industry since this spring. However, One Hundred previously didn't confirm anything by saying, "Nothing is confirmed yet."
It appears that One Hundred has been preparing for THE BOYZ's transfer to their company since this summer. With the possibility of a conflict over the trademark for THE BOYZ, One Hundred filed for the trademark 'THE BOYS' on August 28. On November 13, they filed for the trademark 'The New Boyz' and its abbreviation 'TNBZ.'
One Hundred and THE BOYZ's current agency, IST Ent., are reportedly discussing the transfer of the group's name. If the two sides fail to reach an agreement, there is a possibility that THE BOYZ will have to use a new name.
-I thought that agency said they would let the boys go peacefully since they're closing down their business. What would make them restrict the boys of using their original group's name?
-I hope they get to keep the name THE BOYZㅜㅜ
-The CEO of THE BOYZ's previous company used to be MC Mong's manager. I'm sure they will handle this matter just fine.
-THE BOYS...?
-Let them have their group name... IST Ent. wouldn't gain anything from keeping it anyway...
-THE BOYZ and IST Ent. seem to not have any problems, though. More than that, they actually seem to have really great relationship...ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-THE BOYS have a completely different meaning...ㅋㅋ Just let them keep their original group name. (NB: Looks like this commenter mistaken it as The Voice since Voice and Boys are written in the same way in Hangeul.)
-THE BOYS somehow give off a vocal group vibe, not an idol group...
-So, they're either going with THE BOYS or THE NEW BOYZ? THE BOYS actually sounds really similar to THE BOYZ if you pronounce it right, so it's actually okay.
-THE REAL GUYS.
-I hope they reach an agreement.
-I forgot the content of the whole article because of that picture... Why are they dressed like that?
-THE BOYZU?
-They’re leaving after the contract period ends without issues, so stop making a fuss.
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