Wait, Did You Hear? Kpop & Kdrama Updates | 7/04
Oooweeee, gurl. this is the last thing i expected to read when i got back from the easter holidays.
NCT Mark Lee has chosen to part ways with SM Entertainment. The letter he wrote to fans was so so sweet. His handwriting is so good...and somehow very 'muscian' coded. lol. It really is the end of an era but change is inevitable.
The letter that SM released was actually quite supportive.
Hello, this is SM Entertainment.
We are always grateful to the fans for their unwavering support toward NCT.
After a lengthy and serious discussion with Mark about the future direction activities, it has been mutually agreed that Mark's exclusive contract will come to an end on April 8 KST.
As a result, Mark will conclude his activities as a member of NCT, NCT 127, and NCT Dream.
After his debut as a member of NCT in 2016, Mark showcased his exceptional talents not only in his team activities, but also as a solo artist, throughout the past 10 years.
We would like to sincerely thank Mark for that precious time, and we also cheer him on as he prepares to embark on a new beginning.
Moving forward, NCT 127 will promote as a 7-member group with Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, and Haechan. NCT Dream will promote as a 6-member group with Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung.
SM Entertainment promises to continue fully supporting the members of NCT in all their activities, and we will also do our best for the fans who love NCT with unchanging devotion. Thank you.
NCT Ten has terminated his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment as of 8th April. SM and Ten are still in discussions about his participation is NCT and WayV. This too oldgirls, i did not see coming.
Lee Hi, our KR&B princess has been dating Korean Rapper Dok2. It turns out, these two have been allegedly dating for five years. Another thing, she owns her label '808 Hi Recordings' but her and her man run it together?! Oldgirls, i'm not sure about this personally but i hope for our Lee Hi that they are happy till death do them part, cause in 2026, when i think about running anything with a romantic partner, i genuinely get the ick. But that's just me and my trust issues i guess.
Shiloh Jolie, Angelina Jolie's daughter is part of Starship entertainment's Dayoung's music video. The agency wasn't aware She was spotted in the Dayoung's MV teaser for 'What's a girl to do?' which was released on April 7th.
AB6IX's exclusive contract with their label will expire in May. The talks are still ongoing but here's what their label had to say;
Hello. This is Brand New Music.
First and foremost, we relay our heartfelt gratitude to the fans who loved and supported AB6IX for the past 7-years.
Following the group's debut on May 22, 2019, AB6IX's exclusive contract with Brand New Music is set to expire this year on May 25. After a thorough discussion with the members, it has been decided that AB6IX's group activities will come to a temporary halt with the upcoming 2026 concert, '6IX TO SEVEN', scheduled to take place from May 23-24.
The agency is currently still in talks with the members about the matter of contract renewals, and we intend to respect and support the members as they prepare to start fresh, no matter what decision they reach.
As Brand New Music's first K-Pop idol group, AB6IX presented this company with many new opportunities and musical direction. From their beginnings as MXM and Wanna One to their completion as AB6IX, the members strived endlessly to grow in their respective roles and solidify their identities as artists.
Furthermore, through constant experimentation, we aided AB6IX in shaping their own, unique sound and supported the group in their efforts to stand in front of fans with sincere music and performances.
As such, Brand New Music intends on supporting AB6IX as passionately as it has always done in all remaining activities until May, including the group's final concert, '6IX TO SEVEN'.
Once again, we thank AB6IX and ABNEW for your time with Brand New Music, and ask for your continued love and interest toward the next steps of Jeon Woong, Kim Dong Hyun, Park Woo Jin, and Lee Dae Hwi.
Thank you.
Cha Eun Woo has paid the previously unpaid tax of approximately $15M owed by his mother's company to the South korean government. ere's what he had to say;
I sincerely apologize for causing disappointment and confusion to fans and many others due to the recent tax controversy involving me.
I respect the procedures and results of the National Tax Service and have paid all related taxes to prevent further confusion. I will also faithfully comply with any remaining procedures.
If there were aspects I failed to thoroughly review, the responsibility lies entirely with me. I will not make excuses by saying I did not know or that it was someone else’s decision.
Viviz Eunha, SinB & Umji have terminated their label contract with Big planet Made due to the agency's breach in payment obligations and for the lack of support. They hired a law firm called Shinwon Law firm.