EXO's powerhouse trio Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen, known as ChenBaekXi, are taking a stand against what they perceive as unjust treatment from SM Entertainment.

In a bombshell press conference held on the 10th at Seoul's prestigious Shilla Hotel, the group's legal representative, Lee Jae-hak, dropped a truth bomb that shook the K-pop industry. According to Lee, SM Entertainment failed to honor their end of the bargain by not upholding the agreed-upon 5.5% royalty rate for album and song sales, as stipulated in their contract last year.

To add insult to injury, SM allegedly started eyeing a hefty 10% cut from the members' personal revenue, including solo activities and endorsements.

Lee didn't hold back, pointing fingers directly at SM's Chief A&R Officer Lee Sung-soo, claiming that he verbally assured the chairman of conglomerate One Hundred, which oversees ChenBaekXi's agency I&B 100, that the 5.5% rate would be enforced for album and song distribution fees via Kakao.

Based on this assurance, a deal was inked back in June last year. But now, with SM allegedly reneging on their promises, legal action is on the table.

Demanding justice, Lee called on SM to stick to their end of the bargain, honoring the agreed-upon royalty rate and providing evidence of settlements. And as for the outrageous demand for 10% of personal revenue? Lee made it clear: "Cut it out!"

Adding fuel to the fire, Chairman Cha Ga-won, present at the conference, vehemently denied any wrongdoing, stressing that their bond with ChenBaekXi runs deeper than mere business.

It's a David vs. Goliath showdown, with the underdogs fighting for what they believe is rightfully theirs. Will justice prevail, or will SM continue to wield its power unchecked?

Stay tuned as this legal battle unfolds!

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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