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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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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