Recently, tensions between certain idols and their agencies have grown, with clashes that no longer go unnoticed. While some choose to go to court, others prefer to go through humor to pass their frustrations, often on variety platforms. Zoom on the most striking replicas launched by stars at their CEOs.
The CEO of Wooollim Entertainment, Lee Jung-Yop, was recently the subject of strong public criticisms from several artists. Sunggyu, a member of the Infinite group, was one of the first to express themselves. During a program, the CEO had described it as “shy”. Sunggyu, faithful to his style, replied: “Frankly, the CEO is even more shy than Moi ».
During another program, he did not hesitate to launch with humor: “JI am exhausted. I haven’t slept for three days. I am thinking of filing a complaint against the agency“. A replica that mixed both humor and a touch of truth about his frustrations.
Tukutz, from Epik High, also spared Lee Jung-Yop. In a talk-show, he told an incident where the CEO yelled at him for asking for Tempura shrimp in a restaurant in Los Angeles. “” You only think about yourself or what ? “The Lee would have replied, which left Tukutz speechless:” I just asked if it was on the menu. How can it be selfish?« .
Tukutz added that he had been accused of being selfish for no valid reason, and even when he returned, the tension remained palpable. “I was so annoyed that I emptied a bottle of Soju”he revealed, illustrating how disturbed the situation had.
Tablo also spoke, remembering the incident: ” That day, Tukutz came out. I had to calm him down ”. An anecdote that shows how much tensions could quickly break between the members of Epik High and their CEO.
-Recall that Epik High and Infinite both started under Wooollim Entertainment. Epik High signed with the agency in 2003, while Infinite became the first boygroup of the house in 2010.
Yooa, from the Oh My Girl group, also expressed its frustrations. Born the same day as her CEO, she entrusted in the program No Prepare that he had never wished him his birthday:
“It’s my birthday too, right?” Why am I the only one to congratulate?“. A remark that made fans react, much thinking that a simple message of greeting would have been appreciated.
In the past, openly criticizing his agency was unthinkable in the ultra-hierarchical industry of Korean entertainment. Today, however, more and more idols break this taboo, supported by their fans. An evolution that suggests a more respectful relationship between artists and agencies, based on better communication.
And you, what do you think of this trend?
