📢 [READ] CBX Contract Dispute Explained:
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1. 2011 – Original Contract
• Baekhyun signed a standard 7-year exclusive contract with SM Entertainment in May 2011, along with the members of EXO. The contract period was counted from the group’s first album release.
• Shortly after debut, the members reportedly signed an additional 3-year extension, mainly due to overseas promotions.
- The clause automatically extends the contract until the required number of albums is released.
• SM Entertainment had previously received corrective measures stating that contracts should not exceed 7 years. It was introduced by Korea FTC after earlier SM contract disputes.
• Including Bekhyun’s military service hiatus (which pauses the contract), his contract was expected to end in early 2024 — roughly 13 years in total.
2. Late 2022 – 5-Year Pre-Signed Extension (2024–2029)
Before his original contract expired, Byun Baekhyun signed a 5-year extension (2024–2029) with SM Entertainment while still enlisted in the military.
• Reported pressure: Baekhyun’s side later stated that the renewal was signed under pressure. They claimed he was singled out and told that other members would receive certain benefits only if he signed.
• “Sign now, cancel later” claim: His legal team stated he was told, “Sign now; you can cancel it later before the contract activates.” At the time, about one year remained on his original contract, and he was reportedly told changes could be made before January 2024. It was implied that refusing to sign collectively could also pose risks to the group’s stability.
• Revision requests: CBX’s legal representative, Lee Jae-hak, stated that contract revisions were requested eight times, but none were accepted.
• Settlement data requests:
Starting in March 2023, Baekhyun, along with Chen and Xiumin, requested transparent settlement data (“provision”) under their contract and the Popular Culture and Arts Industry Development Act.
• CBX stated they made multiple formal requests (commonly cited as seven), but were denied copies.
• SM disputed this, stating that the data was made available for on-site inspection, but not for copying.
• Termination notice:
On June 1, 2023, CBX formally submitted a notice of termination for the extension contract set to begin in 2024, citing lack of settlement transparency.
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A Korean reporter shared a personal story that shaped his view of Baekhyun long before the controversies.
He recalls getting lost during a trip to China years ago, when a Chinese female student helped. When he attempted to thank her with money, she declined, shyly explaining that she was “a Baekhyun fan.” The encounter left a lasting impression on him, and he later found himself quietly following Baekhyun’s career.
Over the years, news of Baekhyun’s activities became a small source of joy. However, recent headlines surrounding him struck him differently after reading about him tearing up at his final world tour concert.
An entertainment industry insider once told the reporter, “Baekhyun is truly a precious artist. He is an artist who takes responsibility to the very end, so that no one is harmed because of him. Having watched him from his debut until now, I can guarantee that.” That same sense of responsibility is what ultimately led Baekhyun to shoulder controversies that were not solely his to bear.
Baekhyun endured, and apologized — turning responsibility into a burden only he carried, while those who should have shared it retreated. This raises a crucial question: are accusations once again being aimed at the weakest link, allowing structural problems and misjudgments by those in power to go unexamined? Even the media, once praising his agency, now criticizes trivial things like expensive cookies!
Baekhyun is not perfect, and he cannot be free from consequences. But he was not the planner nor the one with power. He was an artist who sang, trusted his fans, and tried to protect his world.
The reporter’s closing words recall the Chinese student who helped him years ago “If I could meet her, I'd love to tell her this. “谢谢你喜欢伯贤.” (Thank you for liking Baekhyun)”
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Propaganda I will NEVER FALL FOR: that Baekhyun is selfish, manipulative, a villain, and a bully.
He is the warmest human being and the way he treats his fans speaks volumes.
If this doesn't show how loving and lovely he is as a human being, then idk what will.
They use real information, then insert a tiny dose of misinformation to flip the narrative against the victims. It’s almost fascinating. You can spot the errors before finishing because this is exactly how ot6 try to sell SM as “innocent.” Here’s what’s wrong:
the point i realized that these all are just sm and their strategic trap:
1) they use negotiation psychology: offering something that looks good (low distribution costs) to make the opponent focus on it and let their guard down on other points (the 10% fee) to get them to agree
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• His wife, Israa Ghassan Jabr (“Umm Ibrahim”)
• His daughter, Layan al-Kahlout
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• His son, Yaman al-Kahlout