Ongoing Legal Dispute Between ChenBaekXi and SM Entertainment

Legal Mediation Fails for ChenBaekXi and SM Entertainment

On October 2, 2025, the Seoul Eastern District Court held the second mediation session regarding the ongoing lawsuit between ChenBaekXi, which consists of Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen, and their management agency, SM Entertainment. Unfortunately, no agreement was reached during this session, marking another setback in this legal conflict.

Background of the Dispute

The legal troubles began in 2023 when ChenBaekXi notified SM Entertainment of the termination of their exclusive contract. This decision stemmed from allegations of insufficient disclosure regarding settlement data, leading to a formal complaint filed with the Fair Trade Commission. In an effort to resolve the issue, both parties initially agreed to maintain the group’s exclusive contract while permitting individual activities under a new agency, INB100.

Revenue Distribution Controversy

However, complications arose over the distribution of revenue from individual activities. SM Entertainment filed a lawsuit against ChenBaekXi, claiming that the K-pop unit failed to adhere to the agreed payment terms of 10%. In response, ChenBaekXi countered that SM Entertainment did not honor the originally promised distribution rate of 5.5%. They have since filed a counterclaim for approximately 600 million KRW in settlement payments.

As the dispute continues, both parties face uncertainty regarding the future of ChenBaekXi, a popular sub-unit of the renowned group EXO. Fans are eagerly watching the developments, hoping for a swift resolution.

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