EXO Baekhyun Faces Backlash as INB100 Merges with ONE HUNDRED —Here's Why

On May 16, it was reported that EXO member Baekhyun's self-established agency, INB100, has been acquired by music production company ONE HUNDRED.

The acquisition has stirred controversy among fans and netizens alike, particularly due to the recent legal disputes involving Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen with their former agency, SM Entertainment.

ONE HUNDRED, co-founded by rapper and producer MC Mong, is the parent company of the entertainment agency Big Planet Made.

Big Planet Made is notably home to SHINee's Taemin, another artist formerly under SM Entertainment.

The news of the acquisition has fueled ongoing rumors and suspicions regarding Baekhyun's motives and actions.

Earlier this year, Baekhyun, along with fellow EXO members Xiumin and Chen, accused SM Entertainment of enforcing "slave contracts" and sought legal action against the agency.

During this period, there were allegations that Big Planet Made was attempting to recruit the three members and had instigated the lawsuit against SM Entertainment.

Big Planet Made had previously denied these accusations, stating that MC Mong only met with the EXO members for personal reasons.

Some netizens are now questioning the integrity of Baekhyun and the other EXO members, suggesting that their legal battle with SM Entertainment was influenced by their connections with Big Planet Made.

This skepticism is reflected in numerous comments on social media, where users have expressed their doubts and frustrations.

One comment read, "Did they deny their relations during the feud with SM? The truth has finally come out." Another user wrote, "Wow, so Baekhyun was lying all along... Where's the shame?" Others accused Baekhyun of betraying SM Entertainment, with one stating, "As expected, so Baekhyun did betray SM."

The controversy underscores the complex and often contentious nature of the relationships between K-pop idols and their management agencies.

While some fans continue to support Baekhyun and his colleagues, believing in their claims against SM Entertainment, others feel disillusioned by the recent developments and question the authenticity of their actions.

As the situation unfolds, the impact on Baekhyun's reputation and future endeavors remains uncertain.

Both INB100 and ONE HUNDRED have yet to issue official statements addressing the backlash.

In the meantime, the K-pop community watches closely, eager to see how this latest chapter in the ongoing saga will play out.

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Written by Cassidy Jones