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THE BOYZ agency and contract restructuring

Overview

The K-pop group THE BOYZ has undergone significant changes regarding agency management and individual member contracts.

On September 14, 2026, it was announced that the nine members of THE BOYZ signed with 78 RECORDS to manage all group-related activities. While 78 RECORDS handles group endeavors, individual members continue to be managed by their respective agencies, including Namoo Actors, AT AREA, GRID Entertainment, ACE FACTORY, Management SEESUN, and PEACHY Company.

Following this, member NEW officially joined ONLY NEW Entertainment on September 28, 2026, to manage his solo career. This transition occurred after the expiration of his contract with ONE HUNDRED, an agency currently facing legal scrutiny. The CEO of ONE HUNDRED, Cha Ga Won, is under investigation for alleged fraud and embezzlement, and some members of THE BOYZ have reportedly filed reports regarding embezzlement and contract disputes.

Entities

ONE HUNDRED · THE BOYZ · 78 RECORDS · New · THE BOYZ

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    NEW of THE BOYZ joins ONLY NEW Entertainment

    NEW of THE BOYZ has signed with ONLY NEW Entertainment for solo activities, following legal investigations into his former agency, ONE HUNDRED, and its CEO, Cha Ga Won.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    THE BOYZ signs with 78 RECORDS for group activities

    Nine members of THE BOYZ have signed with 78 RECORDS to manage all group activities, while individual members continue solo pursuits under their respective existing agencies.

Sources

jawapos.com · musik.kapanlagi.com · rri.co.id · showbiz.liputan6.com