EXO’s Xiumin has reportedly been blocked from multiple music shows, not just KBS, making fans wonder—why is One Hundred’s boycott focused only on KBS?

According to The Munhwa Ilbo on March 7, Xiumin was told he wouldn’t be able to appear on MBC and Mnet’s music shows during the second week of March. Later, it was also confirmed that he wouldn’t be performing on SBS’s Inkigayo, meaning he’s essentially been removed from all major broadcasts.

Previously, Xiumin’s agency, One Hundred, claimed on March 4, “KBS informally conveyed that it would be impossible for Xiumin to appear on Music Bank because SM Entertainment artists are also on the show. It is unfair for a public broadcaster to make decisions based on one company’s interests.”

The issue escalated quickly, leading to One Hundred artists like The Boyz and Lee Mujin skipping their scheduled KBS recordings. Lee Soo Geun also did not appear on KBS N’s Ask Anything, sparking a larger boycott.

KBS responded, saying, “Casting decisions are 99% up to the production team. This is a communication issue between them and the agency.” Regarding Limousine Service, KBS added, “We haven’t even thought about a replacement for Lee Mujin. If we wait, we believe he will understand our sincerity.” They also distanced themselves from Ask Anything, stating, “KBS N is a separate company.”

So why is KBS being targeted? A broadcast insider told The Munhwa Ilbo, “On February 28, a group of SM officials, including Chief A&R Officer Lee Sung Soo, visited KBS and met with Han Kyung Chun, the head of the variety department.”

SM responded that they were only there to support their new girl group, Hearts2Hearts, while Han Kyung Chun denied any involvement in Xiumin’s situation. However, One Hundred remains suspicious, especially since they reportedly struggled to contact KBS’s variety team head.

Meanwhile, Xiumin is still in a legal battle with SM Entertainment, along with EXO’s Baekhyun and Chen. Their agency, INB100 (now under One Hundred), claims SM broke their contract by refusing to honor a 5.5% distribution fee and a 10% royalty payment. SM, in turn, sued the three idols for alleged contract violations.

With Xiumin being blocked from multiple networks, fans are asking—was this really just KBS’s decision, or is there something bigger at play?

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Kim Soo Hyun’s recent controversy is now affecting his appearance on MBC’s Good Day, with some viewers demanding that he leave the show.

On March 12, a post titled "ㄱㅅㅎ should step down" appeared on the viewer feedback section of Good Day, sparking discussion online.

The post’s author wrote, "G-Dragon’s show is supposed to be for fun, so what’s this controversy with ㄱㅅㅎ? He should voluntarily step down," directly calling for Kim Soo Hyun’s removal from the program.

Good Day is a music project variety show led by G-Dragon, where he collaborates with well-known figures from different fields to create a song representing the year. Kim Soo Hyun, who shares the same birth year as G-Dragon, was added to the show as part of the ’88 line, winning fans over with his friendly and lighthearted image.

However, things took a turn when Kim Soo Hyun became embroiled in controversy regarding allegations of a past romantic relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron when she was still a minor. While his agency strongly denied the claims, calling them "false information," additional photos showing affectionate moments between the two—such as a cheek kiss—along with text messages sent by Kim Sae Ron, have only fueled the public’s doubts.

Although the viewer feedback post did not mention his full name, Kim Soo Hyun is the only cast member whose initials match "ㄱㅅㅎ," making it clear that the post was referring to him.

Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun is also set to star in Disney+’s upcoming drama Knock-Off, with the first season scheduled to be released soon. However, with his controversy continuing to spread, even Knock-Off is facing growing concerns.

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