Entertainment powerhouse ONE HUNDRED has released a new statement addressing the ongoing conflict with KBS, the broadcasting station.
In their latest message, ONE HUNDRED stated, "Greetings from ONE HUNDRED!
We have been inundated with inquiries about the participation of our talented artists Lee Soo Geun and Lee Mu Jin in upcoming broadcast events.
During the '2025 KBS Spring Variety Program Presentation' on March 7, Han Kyung Chun, the Chief of KBS's Entertainment Branch, asserted, 'The recent issue stemmed from a miscommunication. There are no other MCs being considered apart from Lee Mu Jin. I am confident that with open communication, any misunderstandings can be swiftly resolved.'
Relying on Han Kyung Chun's assurance, our artists Lee Soo Geun and Lee Mu Jin are gearing up to join their scheduled broadcasts starting next week. We kindly request KBS's cooperation in this matter.
Nevertheless, ONE HUNDRED is still seeking clarification regarding the 'Music Bank' incident involving our artist Xiumin. We were notified that Xiumin was unable to appear on the show simultaneously with artists from a specific company. We view this as discriminatory, and despite KBS's denial of the allegations, a satisfactory explanation has yet to be provided.
We will patiently await a valid justification for Xiumin's exclusion from 'Music Bank'.
Our pursuit is driven by Xiumin's dedication to his comeback performance and the unwavering support of his fans, who eagerly anticipated his return.
ONE HUNDRED remains steadfast in championing the interests of our devoted fans.
Thank you."
This statement comes on the heels of ONE HUNDRED's previous claim that SM Entertainment was impeding Xiumin from featuring on KBS2's 'Music Bank'. KBS refuted the allegations without elaborating on Xiumin's potential appearance. Subsequently, ONE HUNDRED artists such as Lee Soo Geun and Lee Mu Jin opted to retract their commitments to KBS programs like 'Lee Mu Jin Service' and 'Ask Me Anything'.
Rumors have circulated that executives from KBS and SM Entertainment held discussions following the controversy surrounding Xiumin's alleged ban from 'Music Bank'.