Seoul: Most members of K-pop boy band The Boyz have demanded their exclusive contracts with their agency One Hundred be terminated, but on Thursday, it said it would not accept their request.
According to Yonhap News Agency, local law firm Yulchon, representing nine members, excluding New, stated that the group notified the agency on February 10 of their desire for contract termination. The members cited "serious breaches of contract" and an "irretrievable breakdown of trust" as reasons for their demand.
Attorney Kim Moon-hee alleged that the agency has failed to pay the group's earnings for all activities since July 2025 and ignored repeated requests to provide settlement data, accusing it of neglecting basic management duties. Kim further claimed that One Hundred also withheld staff pay for months and failed to cover essential expenses for the group's activities. These issues have led the members to conclude that they could "no longer continue under such conditions."
One Hundred rejected the claims, stating that the demand for contract termination was "unacceptable." The agency emphasized that it had signed the group on the condition that all 11 members would work together throughout the contract period. However, the arrangement became difficult after one member left last year, complicating normal team activities. Despite these challenges, the agency insisted that it has made efforts to maintain team activities, even at a considerable deficit.
The Boyz, who debuted in 2017 under IST Entertainment, formerly Cre.ker Entertainment, gained popularity with hits such as "Thrill Ride" and "Maverick." They moved to One Hundred in December 2024. Despite the ongoing contractual dispute, the 10-member act confirmed that their upcoming three-day concert at Seoul's KSPO Dome from April 24 to 26 will proceed as planned.