Yonghoon of THE BOYZ addresses contract issues at a press conference, expressing his concerns and gratitude for support amid uncertainty.
May/20/2026 13:28
Yonghoon of THE BOYZ mentioned contract issues with his agency at a press conference. Today (20th) morning, he attended a press conference for TV Chosun's survival program 'Survival King 2' held at a studio in Geumcheon-gu, Seoul. When asked by reporters about recent issues with his agency, he showed confusion, saying, 'Are you asking that much?' In response, the MC said, 'Today is not about the agency but a place to talk about 'Survival King 2', so please understand.' However, towards the end of the conference, Yonghoon initiated, 'I have something I want to convey,' and confessed, 'I have strongly felt anxiety and frustration about the unclear future due to agency issues.' He further revealed, 'I had various anxieties about whether I could continue my activities in the future and whether I would be able to meet fans. While thinking about this, I met with the producer, who said, 'Let's try doing it together.' With those words, I began to think positively that 'I might be able to show myself to many people.' He emphasized, 'Despite this situation, I sincerely thank you for calling me. I wanted to convey that feeling.' In response, Kim Byung-man commented, 'He looks like a shoujo manga protagonist, but his actions are like Kim Byung-man,' lightening the atmosphere in the venue. Currently, nine members of THE BOYZ, excluding New, are in conflict with their agency, One Hundred, demanding the termination of their exclusive contracts. In response, MC Mong publicly disclosed the specific amounts of contract money paid to the members through a live broadcast, continuing to criticize them by claiming that the members spoke false amounts regarding the contract money with the previous agency.
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