EXO’s Xiumin has reportedly been blocked from multiple music shows, not just KBS, making fans wonder—why is One Hundred’s boycott focused only on KBS?

According to The Munhwa Ilbo on March 7, Xiumin was told he wouldn’t be able to appear on MBC and Mnet’s music shows during the second week of March. Later, it was also confirmed that he wouldn’t be performing on SBS’s Inkigayo, meaning he’s essentially been removed from all major broadcasts.

Previously, Xiumin’s agency, One Hundred, claimed on March 4, “KBS informally conveyed that it would be impossible for Xiumin to appear on Music Bank because SM Entertainment artists are also on the show. It is unfair for a public broadcaster to make decisions based on one company’s interests.”

The issue escalated quickly, leading to One Hundred artists like The Boyz and Lee Mujin skipping their scheduled KBS recordings. Lee Soo Geun also did not appear on KBS N’s Ask Anything, sparking a larger boycott.

KBS responded, saying, “Casting decisions are 99% up to the production team. This is a communication issue between them and the agency.” Regarding Limousine Service, KBS added, “We haven’t even thought about a replacement for Lee Mujin. If we wait, we believe he will understand our sincerity.” They also distanced themselves from Ask Anything, stating, “KBS N is a separate company.”

So why is KBS being targeted? A broadcast insider told The Munhwa Ilbo, “On February 28, a group of SM officials, including Chief A&R Officer Lee Sung Soo, visited KBS and met with Han Kyung Chun, the head of the variety department.”

SM responded that they were only there to support their new girl group, Hearts2Hearts, while Han Kyung Chun denied any involvement in Xiumin’s situation. However, One Hundred remains suspicious, especially since they reportedly struggled to contact KBS’s variety team head.

Meanwhile, Xiumin is still in a legal battle with SM Entertainment, along with EXO’s Baekhyun and Chen. Their agency, INB100 (now under One Hundred), claims SM broke their contract by refusing to honor a 5.5% distribution fee and a 10% royalty payment. SM, in turn, sued the three idols for alleged contract violations.

With Xiumin being blocked from multiple networks, fans are asking—was this really just KBS’s decision, or is there something bigger at play?

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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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