Big Planet: "VIVIZ, Lee Mujin, and BE'O contract terminations? No final conclusion yet"

SOURCE: 빅플래닛 "비비지·이무진·비오 전속계약 해지? 최종 결론 NO"[공식입장]

Big Planet Made Entertainment has released a statement regarding reports that VIVIZ, Lee Mujin, and BE'O have expressed their intention to terminate their exclusive contracts.

On the 19th, Big Planet told SPOTV News, "There has been no final conclusion regarding the contract terminations with VIVIZ, Lee Mujin, and BE'O. We are doing our best to make sure the artists can continue their normal activities."

According to sources from the industry, VIVIZ, Lee Mujin, and BE'O have notified the agency of their intention to end their contracts, citing serious breaches of the contract and a breakdown of trust.

On the same day, THE BOYZ, who is under Big Planet's parent company One Hundred, also declared the termination of their contracts. Except for New, the other nine members (Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric) sent a formal notice to One Hundred CEO Cha Gawon in February, notifying her of the termination due to serious contract violations and irreparable breakdown of trust.

They claim that One Hundred has failed to pay them since July 2025, refused their requests to access basic documents without valid reason, failed to provide essential support for their activities, and even failing to pay staff members for several months, essentially abandoned their management duties. However, One Hundred has rejected these claims, stating that they can't accept them.

Previously, SHINee's Taemin also ended his exclusive contract with Big Planet and signed with G-Dragon's agency, Galaxy Corporation.

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BTS' comeback D-2: "Gwanghwamun is in festival mode while weddings are in emergency mode ... Soon-to-be-married couples stomp their feet in distress

SOURCE: BTS 컴백 D-2 광화문은 축제, 결혼식은 비상… 예비부부들 ‘발 동동’

"There are only two days left, I'm worried about what happens if the roads get blocked. I'm especially concerned about the elderly guests."

Son (36), a bride-to-be who will hold her wedding on the afternoon of the 21st at the Korea Press Center, can't put her phone down these days. Although she should be excited right now, her expression is far from bright. The reason is because the BTS concert taking place at the same day at Gwanghwamun square.

On the 19th, Son said, "It's obvious that my guests will wander on the street since it is announced that the traffic will be controlled from Gwanghwamun to the City Hall Station," adding, "Even though it's supposed to be a happy day for me, the first thing I can think of is 'What if (my guests) can't make it?'"

Her anxiety is clearly visible even on her mobile wedding invitation. Instead of joyful messages, it is filled with instructions like "Get off at Euljiro 1-ga Station," "No vehicle access," and "Walking recommended." She sighed deeply, saying, "There are only two days left, and yet I'm still making calls to guests one by one to explain the directions."

While this concert, that is expected to draw 260,000 people, is a festival for fans worldwide, it has become an unavoidable 'bolt from the blue' for some soon-to-be-married couples. Wedding venues are usually booked a year in advance, but the concert schedule was only announced in mid-January of this year. Even if they try to change dates now, cancellation fees ranging in millions to tens of millions KRW make it difficult.

An official from the wedding industry near Gwanghwamun stated, "Saturday reservations during peak season are impossible to replace," adding, "Even if we receive requests to change schedules, there is realistically no way to do so in most cases."

Jung (30), who will hold her wedding near Gwanghwamun Station on the 22nd, is also heavy-hearted. She said, "My family members are coming up from Pohang and Changwon, they will stay at a nearby hotel the day before. It seems impossible even just to get around because of the crowds. I'm most worried they won't even be able to have proper meal."

Some businesses are taking early precautionary measures to avoid the crowds. A yoga studio owner in her 30s near the venue decided to cancel all Saturday classes. Meanwhile, an academy director (34) plans to switch to online classes for the day. Even the large bookstore Kyobo Book Center's branch in Gwanghwamun will also close earlier, from 10 PM to 4 PM. 

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Some of ENHYPEN Heeseung's fans file complaints to the National Pension Service ... "Operations temporarily paralyzed"

SOURCE: 엔하이픈 희승 일부 팬들, 국민연금에 항의…"업무 일시 마비돼"

Controversy has arisen as some international fans of ENHYPEN's ex-member Heeseung flooded the International Pension Support Center of the National Pension Service with protest calls and emails.

On the 18th, the Chairman of the National Pension Service, Kim Sungjoo, wrote on is social media, "Last week, international calls suddenly poured into the National Pension Service's International Pension Support Center, causing operations to be paralyzed. We received about 1,500 emails within just two hours."

He explained, "After looking into what happened, it turns out there were posts spread on social media urging international fans to protest to the National Pension Service, which is a major shareholder of HYBE, regarding the issue of a member leaving the K-pop group ENHYPEN."

He added, "Posts on X included questions like 'Has the National Pension Service been contacted by HYBE in advance?' and 'Are they aware of the market value they have lost caused by this decision?', and encouraging people to 'Protest to the National Pension Service as their major shareholder,' along with screenshots of the International Pension Support Center's contact number."

Chairman Kim Sungjoo explained, "The International Support Center is a department that handles pension support services for foreign workers in Korea and Koreans working abroad. It is a place where staff capable of speaking in various languages like English, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese provide consultations."

He added, "Due to this incident, people who called for actual pension consultations experienced significant inconvenience. The National Pension Service is a long-term investor that manages and operates the citizens' retirement funds. While we invest in numerous companies in over 80 countries, we do not interfere in the management or personnel matters of individual companies."

He emphasized, "Of course, we also do not get involved in the formation of K-pop groups. Although this was just a 'happening' that spread quickly on social media, it was an opportunity to reconsider what kind of role the National Pension Service actually plays as an institution."

Meanwhile, Heeseun's agency, BELIFT Lab, previously announced on the 10th, "Heeseung will becoming independent from ENHYPEN and the group will continue its activities as a six-member group starting from upcoming official schedules." They added, "It is difficult to explain the entire process in a short message, but this decision was made after long and careful consideration."

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'Gen Z Shaman' Noh Seulbi speaks up about her tattoo controversy ... "My ex-husband forced me to get his name tattooed"

SOURCE: 'MZ 무당' 노슬비, 타투 논란에 입 열었다…"전남편이 이름 강제로 새겨"

Noh Seulbi, a contestant of Disney+ variety show 'Battle of Fates,' personally addressed the misunderstandings surrounding her tattoo.

On the 18th, Noh Seulbi shared on her social media, "In Korea, I receive a lot of misunderstandings and criticism because of my tattoos." Regarding the large tattoo behind her collarbone, she explained, "It's not just a simple tattoo. It's a cover-up." She added, "The father of my child, who is currently in prison, forced me to get his name tattooed. I got this tattoo to cover that up. It's painful, but at the same time, I accept it as a part of my life."

Previously, Noh Seulbi drew attention after posting photos of herself in a

tank top and swimsuit with the caption, "Stretch marks are traces of giving birth and the evidence that made me stronger." As interest in her tattoos grew, she seems to have decided to directly explain the background through this post.

Noh Seulbi's story had been previously shared on TV. In 2023, she appeared on MBN's 'Teenage Parents,' where she opened up about her experiences of school violence, domestic abuse, and having an unwanted pregnancy at the age of 19. At the time, she revealed that she had been gaslighted by a man under the guise of 'fate,' and later suffered through violence, infidelity, and threats.

Specifically, it was reported that the man refused contraception, leading to the pregnancy, and continued his abusive behavior and unreasonable demands even after she gave birth. After the divorce, he allegedly made the shocking demand for Noh Seulbi to report their daughter as deceased.

Currently, Noh Seulbi is raising her daughter alone and is now working as a shaman after receiving her spiritual calling. Recently, she has been gaining public attention through her appearance on Disney+ 'Battle of Fates,' a survival variety show where 49 fortune tellers compete through various missions.

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Actor 'B' hides his marriage to live and promise marriage with another woman ... "Acted like a 'future-son-in-law' to receive tens of millions KRW in support"

SOURCE: 배우 B씨, '유부남' 숨긴 채 女와 동거·결혼 약속.."'예비 사위' 행세, 수천만원 지원받아" [스타이슈]

A shocking story was revealed on 'Crime Chief' about an actor who had promised marriage to a woman, but actually turned out to already be married.

On the afternoon of the 17th, JTBC 'Crime Chief' covered the story of a woman in her 30s, identified as A, who dated actor B after being deceived by his lies. B dated A while hiding the fact that he was married, and even after he was caught, he lied again by claiming that he was divorced despite still being legally married.

According to the episode, A met B a year ago when she want to see a play. From there, the two of them developed a romantic relationship.

At the time, B claimed his parents were wealthy and ran a famous restaurant. He said, "My parents oppose my acting career, so I live in the practice studio," and "I wanted to succeed without my parents' help."

A grew fond of B and later she introduced him to her parents. B also formally greeted her parents, saying, "I am dating (her) with marriage in mind." He was essentially accepted as a 'future-son-in-law' and began to live together with A.

Following this, A's parents actively supported B. With the thoughts of 'taking good care of their future-son-in-law,' A's parents even sent coffee trucks to the theater where he performed and provided lunch boxes for his fellow actors. Whenever A and B fought over living expenses, A's parents never hesitated to help financially.

However, even after a year of dating, B avoided introducing A to his parents. Despite A's repeated requests, B refused, saying, "I want to meet my parents only after I succeed."

Meanwhile, A learned from one of B's acquaintances that he had been married in the past. When A confronted him, B finally confessed, "I was married once, but I'm already divorced."

A was furious and demanded, "Give me back everything you've received from me and my parents." B apologized while crying and kneeling on the floor. Feeling sympathetic, A decided to give B another chance.

However, A soon discovered an even bigger truth. After hearing more hints from acquaintances, she went directly to the restaurant run by B's parents. There, she learned the shocking truth that his claim of being divorced was a lie. He was actually still a married man who is separated from is wife.

Throughout the relationship, A had believed B when he repeatedly asked for money with excuses like, "My credit card bills are overdue," "I'm short on rent," or "I need clothes for auditions," and had supported him with tens of millions KRW. A's parents also continued their support, believing his claim that a wedding date would soon be set.

Lawyer Park Jihoon commented, "Since he obtained financial benefits by deceiving A, there is a possibility of fraud charges. A civil lawsuit seeking damages from illegal acts is also possible."

On the other hand, Lawyer Shin Yujin advised, "Not only emotional damage, but also financial losses can be recovered if she can prove how the money was transferred. She can get it back through a loan repayment lawsuit."

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2PM Nichkhun addresses stalking incident ... JYP: "This is clearly a crime. Legal action is underway"

SOURCE: 2PM 닉쿤, 스토킹 피해 호소..JYP "명백한 범죄, 법적 조치 중"[전문]

As 2PM's member Nichkhun has spoken out about being a victim of stalking, his agency JYP Entertainment is proceeding with legal action.

On the 18th, JYP Entertainment announced, "We have recently confirmed stalking behavior that violate the privacy and threatens the safety of a 2PM's member. It was confirmed that someone followed the artist's movements for a long time, used threatening words and actions, and repeatedly attempted to approach him."

They continued, "We consider this a serious matter that threatens the physical and mental safety of the artist. We have secured relevant evidence and are proceeding with legal action."

They also emphasized, "If the same or similar stalking behavior occurs again in the future, we will take immediate additional legal action without leniency. Continuous tailing, tracking, and sharing such informations to the point of interfering the artist's daily life are clearly criminal acts."

They added, "We prioritize the protection of our artist's personal rights and safety above all else. We will respond strongly to any violations without exception."

Previously, on the 15th, Nichkhun shared on his social media, saying, "I was stalked and followed by someone who claimed to be a fan while taking a walk near my house last night."

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Choi Jisoo: "Student loans of 50 million KRW ... Finally paid it all off this May"

SOURCE: [TVis] 최지수 “학자금 5000만 원... 올해 5월 드디어 완납” (유퀴즈)

Choi Jisoo shared the story of how she paid off her student loans, which reached 50 million KRW.

On the 18th, actress Choi Jisoo appeared on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block."

On this day, Choi Jisoo shared, "My college tuition was about 4.5 million KRW per semester," and added, "Because I stayed in college for a long time, my student loans had piled up to nearly 50 million KRW by the time I graduated."

She continued, "From the age of 28, I began receiving messages reminding the repayment," and added, "That's when I thought, 'I need to pay this back quickly.' I felt like I had become a debtor," expressing her honest feelings."

She looked back on the time she worked tirelessly to repay the loans. Choi Jisoo said, "Since I was 20, there's almost no part-time job that I haven't tried," revealing that she worked various jobs including wearing mascot costumes, working at logistics center, factories, restaurants, and kids cafes.

She added, "I practiced my scripts on the subway or bus and worked part-time jobs six days a week. I used the remaining one day to go to auditions," describing the difficult times she went through. She added that she even continued her part-time jobs until just before the filming of 'Undercover Miss Hong.' Her long efforts are now about to pay off. Choi Jisoo revealed, "I will have fully repaid my student loans by this May," and Yoo Jaeseok cheered her on with a round of applause upon hearing this.

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