EXO member Xiumin has been making waves in the media after his recent appearance on the popular MBC variety show ‘Point of Omniscient Interfere’, amidst the growing tensions between his agency and KBS's entertainment division.
This latest development has sparked significant interest, particularly in light of Xiumin's involvement in KBS2's 'Music Bank', as conflicts escalate between his agency, INB100, and KBS.
Industry insiders revealed on March 7 that Xiumin has wrapped up filming for ‘Point of Omniscient Interfere’, with the production team now finalizing the broadcast details. In the upcoming episode, viewers can expect to get a peek into Xiumin's daily life, alongside key figures from his agency, INB100.
This return to a variety show marks Xiumin’s first appearance since his memorable stint on MBC's 'I Live Alone' in 2019, where he made headlines globally for his hiking expedition with TVXQ’s Changmin on Hallasan Mountain prior to his military service.
The timing of Xiumin's participation in 'Point of Omniscient Interfere' is crucial, coming amidst mounting tensions between INB100’s parent company, One Hundred Label, and KBS’s entertainment department.
Earlier this month, INB100 released a statement alleging that KBS had prohibited Xiumin from appearing on shows like 'Music Bank' if he was also featured on programs with SM Entertainment artists. KBS swiftly refuted these claims, labeling them as "baseless." Nevertheless, tensions have been escalating, particularly after artists from Big Planet Made Entertainment, such as Lee Mu jin and Lee Soo Geun, failed to show up for their scheduled KBS recordings on March 5 and 7, resulting in segment cancellations.
Amidst these ongoing conflicts, speculations are rife about whether Xiumin will make appearances on other music programs like MBC's 'Show! Music Core', as the situation with KBS continues to unfold.