EXO's powerhouse trio Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen, known as ChenBaekXi, are taking a stand against what they perceive as unjust treatment from SM Entertainment.

In a bombshell press conference held on the 10th at Seoul's prestigious Shilla Hotel, the group's legal representative, Lee Jae-hak, dropped a truth bomb that shook the K-pop industry. According to Lee, SM Entertainment failed to honor their end of the bargain by not upholding the agreed-upon 5.5% royalty rate for album and song sales, as stipulated in their contract last year.

To add insult to injury, SM allegedly started eyeing a hefty 10% cut from the members' personal revenue, including solo activities and endorsements.

Lee didn't hold back, pointing fingers directly at SM's Chief A&R Officer Lee Sung-soo, claiming that he verbally assured the chairman of conglomerate One Hundred, which oversees ChenBaekXi's agency I&B 100, that the 5.5% rate would be enforced for album and song distribution fees via Kakao.

Based on this assurance, a deal was inked back in June last year. But now, with SM allegedly reneging on their promises, legal action is on the table.

Demanding justice, Lee called on SM to stick to their end of the bargain, honoring the agreed-upon royalty rate and providing evidence of settlements. And as for the outrageous demand for 10% of personal revenue? Lee made it clear: "Cut it out!"

Adding fuel to the fire, Chairman Cha Ga-won, present at the conference, vehemently denied any wrongdoing, stressing that their bond with ChenBaekXi runs deeper than mere business.

It's a David vs. Goliath showdown, with the underdogs fighting for what they believe is rightfully theirs. Will justice prevail, or will SM continue to wield its power unchecked?

Stay tuned as this legal battle unfolds!

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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