KBS and One Hundred Label Seek Resolution in Broadcasting Dispute
Mar 08, 2025
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On the 8th, Wonhundred said in an official statement that KBS Entertainment Center Director Han Kyung-cheon said, "(It is a matter of communication between the production team and the agency)" at the "2025 KBS Spring New Entertainment Program Briefing" held on the 7th. "We will trust center director Han's announcement and prepare for celebrities such as Lee Soo-geun and Lee Moo-jin to participate in the recording normally starting next week. KBS also asked for active cooperation."
The conflict between Wonhundred and KBS began with EXO member Xiumin's failure to appear in 'Music Bank'. On the 4th, INB100, a subsidiary of One Hundred, claimed that `KBS prevented Xiumin from appearing' and"we were told that it was difficult to appear together with SM Entertainment's singers.' Wonhundred strongly protested this, calling it an unfair act that only reflected the position of a specific agency by public broadcasting, and completely boycotted the appearance of its artists on the program due to the lack of communication with KBS.
As a result, Lee Moo-jin missed the recording of KBS web entertainment show `Limousin Service" on the 6th, and comedian Lee Soo-geun also canceled the recording of KBS Joy 'Ask Me Anything' on the 7th.
Han Kyung-cheon, the head of the entertainment center, said at a presentation on entertainment programs held at KBS on the 7th, `I've been busy recruiting new programs and meeting performers"It is regrettable that we have not been able to communicate directly with One Hundred." "Music Bank's casting and lineup are 99% of the production team," he said. "In the end, it's just a communication problem between the production team and the agency, not a specific agency's breath."
He also added "The limousine service is not considering another MC until this one returns. If you wait and communicate, you will have a good opportunity," he said, emphasizing KBS's position. Regarding 'Ask me anything', he added that "It is a program produced by KBSN and needs to be checked separately"
"As stated in the first statement, I only received an informal answer from KBS that it is impossible to appear at the same time as a singer from a specific agency," Wonhundred said. "I tried to communicate several times because I thought this was unfair treatment for the artist, but I didn't hear a specific explanation except for the answer through the media that it was 'groundless'." We are then waiting for KBS's official position on the failure to appear on "Xiumin's 'Music Bank."," he added.
One Hundred, which is known to be practically operated by MC Mong, has been rapidly growing in size recently. It is increasing its influence in the K-pop industry by recruiting a group 'The Boyz', and through INB100, it supported the independence of 'Chenbaxi', which includes Chen, Baekhyun, and Xi Woo-min. It also operates Big Planet Made Entertainment, which includes Lee Seung-gi, Lee Moo-jin, Lee Soo-geun, Taemin, Bibbiz, and Kim Dae-ho, announcers.
As KBS shows a conciliatory attitude, attention is being paid to whether the conflict with Wonhundred will be resolved or whether the lingering resentment will lead to another problem.
The following is the full text of the official position of One Hundred.
Hello, we're ONE HUNDED.
We are aware that there have been many inquiries regarding the participation of our artists, Lee Soo-geun and Lee Moo-jin in the broadcast.
At the "2025 KBS Spring New Entertainment Program Briefing" held yesterday (7th) morning, KBS Entertainment Center Director Han Kyung-cheon said, "It is a matter of communication between the production team and the agency. I'm not even thinking about another MC until Lee Moo-jin comes. If you wait and communicate, you'll get a good opportunity"
Therefore, we believe in Han Kyung-cheon's announcement and will prepare artists such as Lee Soo-geun and Lee Moo-jin to participate in the recording normally starting next week. Therefore, KBS also actively cooperates.
However, as stated in the first statement, the company only received an unofficial answer that the reason for Xiumin's failure to appear on 'Music Bank' is that it is impossible to appear at the same time as a singer from a specific agency. I have tried to communicate several times because I thought the answer was unfair to the artist, but I have not heard any specific explanation so far, other than the press answer that is "Founded".
We will be waiting for KBS's official position on Xiumin's failure to appear on 'Music Bank'.
It is to prepare a schedule for Xiumin who worked hard to prepare a comeback stage for the fans and for the fans who trusted Xiumin and waited for him for a long time.
We will continue to do our best to show good performances to our fans, so please show us a lot of interest and support.
Thank you.
One Hundred Dream
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
