The K-pop industry has seen its share of agency disputes, but what THE BOYZ are allegedly going through with label ONE HUNDRED is both deeply troubling and, sadly, all too familiar. Nine members of the group have taken the dramatic step of formally notifying the agency of contract termination — and the details emerging paint a picture of a breakdown in trust that goes far beyond money.
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THE BOYZ vs ONE HUNDRED — Full Breakdown
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Group | THE BOYZ (under ONE HUNDRED label) |
| Members Filing Termination | Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo, Eric (9 members) |
| Exception | New — chose to maintain his exclusive contract |
| Notice Sent To | ONE HUNDRED CEO Cha Ga Won |
| Date of Notification | February 10, 2026 |
| Key Grievances | Unpaid amounts, dorm deposit withdrawn (150M KRW), no practice room access |
| Upcoming Concert | KSPO Dome — April 24–26, 2026 |
| ONE HUNDRED’s Position | Denies contract violations; cites controversies as disruption |
| Agency’s Counterclaim | Says members refused vehicles, managers, and practice room support |
What Pushed Nine Members to This Breaking Point?
The situation has been simmering for a while, but February 2026 marked the point of no return. Nine members sent a formal certificate of contents to CEO Cha Ga Won, citing contract violations and an irreparable breakdown of trust. The allegations from the members’ side are serious — they claim they haven’t been able to access their own payment details despite repeated requests, while 150 million KRW was reportedly withdrawn from their dorm deposit without explanation.
Most alarmingly, with their KSPO Dome concert (April 24–26, 2026) approaching, the group reportedly has no designated practice room — and has reportedly been using personal funds to pay staff members and rent venues. For a group of this stature, that situation is not just inconvenient; it’s professionally untenable.
ONE HUNDRED’s Rebuttal — And Why It Doesn’t Fully Satisfy
The agency has pushed back firmly. ONE HUNDRED claims that the members received substantial signing fees and were offered full support including vehicles, managers, and practice spaces — all of which they allegedly refused. The label also attributes the disruption to various controversies affecting the group rather than any failure on their part.
Only member New has chosen to stay under his exclusive contract with ONE HUNDRED, citing personal reasons — making this a genuinely split situation within the group itself.
The Boyz debuted under IST Entertainment in December 2017 before transitioning to ONE HUNDRED, building one of K-pop’s most dedicated international fanbases through their powerful performances and consistent output.
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FAQs
Q: Why are THE BOYZ members terminating their contract with ONE HUNDRED?
Nine members cited breach of contract, unpaid amounts, refusal to provide payment records, withdrawal of 150 million KRW from their dorm deposit, and lack of a practice room ahead of their upcoming KSPO Dome concert.
Q: Is every THE BOYZ member leaving ONE HUNDRED?
No — member New has chosen to maintain his exclusive contract with ONE HUNDRED for personal reasons, while the other nine members have formally notified the agency of their contract termination as of February 10, 2026.
