K-pop group VIVIZ, along with solo artists Lee Mujin and BE’O, have reportedly notified their agency, Big Planet Made Entertainment, of their intent to terminate their exclusive contracts, citing serious contractual violations and a breakdown of trust.
According to reports on March 19, the artists formally sent a notice of termination to the company, signaling escalating tensions between both sides. The move reflects a growing pattern within the Korean entertainment industry, where disputes over contract terms and artist management have increasingly surfaced in public.
In response, Big Planet Made Entertainment issued a brief statement, emphasizing that no final decision has yet been made. The agency stated that it is working to ensure that the artists can continue their activities as usual, suggesting that negotiations or internal discussions may still be ongoing.
The situation unfolds alongside a related development involving boy group THE BOYZ. Earlier, nine members—Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric—had reportedly sent a formal notice in February to CEO Cha Ga Won of ONE HUNDRED, the parent company of Big Planet Made Entertainment, expressing their intention to terminate their exclusive contracts as well. However, the company rejected their claims, maintaining that the contracts remain valid.
Taken together, these parallel disputes highlight increasing friction between artists and management companies, particularly regarding contractual obligations and mutual trust. While the exact details of the alleged violations remain undisclosed, the situation underscores the delicate balance between artist autonomy and agency control in an industry that continues to evolve.
As no definitive resolution has been reached, attention now turns to whether the involved parties will reach a negotiated settlement or proceed toward legal confrontation. Either outcome could have broader implications for contract practices and artist-agency relations in the K-pop industry.
