Siu Min (EXO) from the group Chen Baek Si has been denied participation in KBS music broadcasts, while fellow artist Im Jin from the same agency has escalated tensions by not attending the recording of KBS's YouTube variety show 'Limousine Service'.
According to broadcasting sources, Im Jin did not participate in the recording of the KBS YouTube channel web variety show 'Limousine Service' scheduled for the 5th. Despite being the host of the program, his absence seems to express dissatisfaction with both the program and KBS, following the fallout from Siu Min's denial to appear on 'Music Bank'.
Im Jin is under Big Planet Made, while Siu Min is with INB100. Both companies are under the parent company One Hundred.
Recently, One Hundred stated, "KBS has unofficially conveyed that it is difficult for SM artists to participate in programs featuring Siu Min," and claimed, "It is extremely unfair for a public broadcaster like KBS to make such a decision reflecting only the stance of a specific company."
In response, KBS refuted, "This is not true. We are continuously communicating with the agency."
The Siu Min incident is showing signs of escalating conflict between One Hundred and KBS.
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
