Reports say singer-actor Lee Seung-gi has begun steps to part ways with his agency, Big Planet Made Entertainment.
According to SBS Entertainment News on the 6th, Lee’s legal representative notified the company last month of a contract termination due to alleged breaches, asserting that the agreement has already ended through proper procedures. Behind the move were not only settlement disputes but, critically, alleged unpaid costs involving on-site staff and external vendors. Despite multiple controversies surrounding the agency, Lee reportedly tried to maintain trust—until nonpayment to field personnel continued, making it impossible to keep the partnership.
Separate from the contract dispute, Lee signaled he will push ahead with scheduled activities to avoid disruptions as much as possible, taking responsibility so fans and on-site staff are not harmed. His potential exit is fueling bigger shockwaves as it aligns with a broader artist exodus from Big Planet Made Entertainment and its parent company ONEHUNNIT.
In February, Taemin officially ended his exclusive contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment, and subsequent reports claimed VIVIZ, Lee Mujin, and BE'O also notified the agency of terminations. Big Planet Made maintains that “no final decisions have been made” and that discussions are ongoing. Meanwhile, at parent company ONEHUNNIT, it became known that members of THE BOYZ—except New—namely Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric, also notified contract terminations, intensifying concerns over the company’s credibility and operations.
Amid back-to-back contract disputes, Lee Seung-gi’s departure further amplifies the crisis surrounding Big Planet Made Entertainment.