THE BOYZ member Younghoon revealed why he chose to appear on TV CHOSUN’s variety program Saengjonwang 2 despite his ongoing exclusive-contract dispute with his agency.
On the morning of the 20th, a production presentation for Saengjonwang 2 was held at the TV CHOSUN studio in Gasan-dong, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul. Kim Jong-kook, Kim Byung-man, Yook Jun-seo, THE BOYZ’s Younghoon, CP Lee Seung-hoon, and PD Yoon Jong-ho attended, heightening expectations for the show.
In particular, Younghoon directly addressed his appearance on Saengjonwang 2 amid his continuing dispute with his agency Onehundred, saying, "There are a lot of issues with the company, and I felt helpless and frustrated." He added, "I worried a lot: Could I keep promoting? Would I be able to see my fans?"
He continued, "I met PD Yoon Jong-ho then, and he told me, 'Let’s work hard,'" adding, "I thought that if I joined this program, I could show my face and let many more people know about me," drawing attention.
Earlier, nine members of THE BOYZ notified their agency of terminating their exclusive contracts and have been engaged in a legal dispute over settlement payments for the third and fourth quarters of last year. In response, Onehundred countered, claiming that "all settlements were completed."
Meanwhile, Saengjonwang 2 is a global survival program that aims to crown Asia’s top ‘King of Survival,’ premiering tonight at 10 p.m.