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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2PM’s Lee Junho has officially ended his 17-year journey with JYP Entertainment, and fans can’t stop talking about his touching farewell gesture.

On April 15, photos began circulating online showing the special gift Junho prepared for all the JYP staff before officially leaving the agency.

In the photo, a heartfelt banner from Junho reads, “To the JYP family, I was happy because we were together. Thank you sincerely. From Lee Junho.”

Along with this message, Junho set up a cheesecake station at the company’s café — with a slice for each employee to take and enjoy.

That day marked Junho’s official departure from the company he first joined as a trainee, spending nearly two decades growing as a singer, actor, and all-around star.

Back on March 20, JYP had already announced the contract ending, saying, “After deep discussions, both sides have decided not to renew the contract. We sincerely thank Lee Junho for being part of the company’s growth and journey over the past 17 years.”

Junho also shared a warm message through the agency, “Thank you sincerely for the support given to me over the past 17 years. I will move forward while cherishing the relationships and support we’ve built during this long time together.”

Even though he’s officially left the agency, Junho’s activities in Japan will still be handled by JYP. “We will continue to manage his activities in Japan and will actively support future collaborations as needed,” the agency stated.

This sweet gesture isn’t the only thing that showed Junho’s character recently. On March 27, he donated 100 million KRW (around $75,000 USD) to World Vision, requesting that the funds go to support children and residents affected by the devastating wildfires in Gyeongnam and Gyeongbuk.

Fans are now looking forward to Junho’s next chapter, with his appearances in Netflix’s new series “Cashero” and tvN’s “Typhoon Trading Company” lined up for this year.

From heartfelt goodbyes to generous donations, Junho is showing the world that he’s not just a talented artist — but also a genuinely kind soul.

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