by Journalist Kim Jiwon
https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000681141
It has been confirmed that idol group THE BOYZ is set to leave their agency, IST Entertainment, a subsidiary of Kakao Entertainment, and is currently searching for a new company.
According to a report by TenAsia on the 23rd, THE BOYZ's contract with IST Entertainment will expire in mid-December. The members have decided to seek a new agency rather than renewing their current contract. According to the reports, the group's top priority is to find an agency that can support their musical vision while offering a transparent management system. Some sources reveal that they are in the final stages of discussions with a specific agency. According to the tampering regulation of Korea Entertainment Managemen Association, THE BOYZ are allowed to engage with other agencies and discuss potential contracts within three months before their current contract expires. As THE BOYZ have three months left before their contract ends, it is legal for them to be in contact with other agencies.
The members reportedly have a strong desire to continue promoting as a full group because of the strong bond they have. It has been confirmed that they are discussing plans to move together as a group, even if they change companies.
However, it remains uncertain whether they will be able to keep their current group name. The trademark for 'THE BOYZ' is owned by IST Entertainment. There is a possibility that the agency will allow them to use the name or consider selling it for them. This is why some members of other groups, after leaving their agency, continue their activities under a new name instead of the original group name.
-Really? They’re moving together, that’s kind of cool. I hope things go well for them.
-I have a weak spot for this kind of friendship. I hope things go well for THE BOYZ.
-I just hope they're not moving to BMP Ent.
-BPM Ent. already has a lot of singers, I don't think they're even thinking of signing more contracts another singers.
-All together? Ooh! I hope it goes well.
-I hope they move to a good company.
-Whoa... Their loyalty is really impressive.
-I hope they move to a company that can support them all better.
-All together??? Wow.
-There’s a lot of rumors in the industry that they’re going to BPM Ent.
-I'm rooting for THE BOYZㅠㅠ I hope they find a good company.
-Wow... They're moving companies together as a group. That's amazing.
-Realistically, is there a company that can take 11 members plus their current staff?
-Thank goodness they’re staying together as a groupㅠㅠㅠㅠ.
-Is there even a company that will accept 11 members, most of whom were born in 1997-1998? People say BPM Ent. is a bad option, but honestly, if BPM Ent. takes them, they should be thankful.
