Kevin, a member of The Boyz, recently shared an Instagram Story featuring Dobby from 'Harry Potter' with the caption, "waited 7 years to post this," signaling his liberation from a seven-year contract with IST Entertainment. The post sparked discussion among fans about the group's disputes with their former agency.
All 11 members of The Boyz decided not to renew their contracts with IST Entertainment after their contracts expired this year. They all signed with One Hundred Entertainment to continue activities together. However, they faced a hurdle with the right to use the name 'The Boyz.'
One Hundred Label stated that negotiations with IST Entertainment over the name's trademark rights were unsuccessful due to IST's "unreasonable" conditions. In contrast, IST Entertainment refuted these claims, asserting that they had granted the members the right to use the name 'The Boyz.' The agency expressed regret over the dissemination of misinformation.
With the continuing feud between the two labels, some fans of The Boyz appeared to be siding with IST Entertainment after the recent developments, arguing that it was "quite reasonable" for IST to request some payment for the funds and resources that the company had invested in The Boyz for the duration of their career thus far.
Kevin's social media post has fans talking on online communities. While many fans are pleased to see the members expressing happiness over their departure from IST Entertainment, others have criticized them, calling their actions ungrateful.
Korean netizens commented:
"As long as they're happy."
"So ungrateful."
"The former company was actually running at a deficit, so no matter how hard they worked, it was like pouring water into a bottomless pit. For THE BOYZ, it’s better to stay together as a group and move forward. As long as they’re happy, that’s what matters."
"I guess he really hated his former agency."
"He waited seven years to post this... Maybe it's because I see the bigger picture, but if I were a fan, I'd feel a bit disheartened. Well, the members probably know the full story best."
"Well, the label said they would give them the rights to the name... It would be best to end things amicably..."
"I think he just wanted to use that Dobby meme..."
"Oh dear... If they wanted to get the trademark rights for free, they should’ve just wrapped things up amicably. Things are already chaotic, so why post about Dobby? If the current agency releases a statement acting shady, and the former agency responds by officially refusing to hand over the trademark rights, what are they going to do after stirring the pot like this?"
"Why is he being so childish?"
"I agree that he's being childish...."
"He should think carefully if he wants the right to use the group's name..."
"There were a lot of members thanking IST and saying they still love IST..."
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