EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin (CBX) Face 6 Billion KRW Contract Dispute with SM Entertainment ⚖️



📖 Contents
  1. ⚖️ First Mediation Ends Without Agreement
  2. 📅 Next Court Date Scheduled
  3. 📜 Background: Contract Disputes Since 2023
  4. 💰 Claims Over Distribution Fees & Settlements
  5. 🔎 SM’s Position vs CBX’s Position
  6. 🎤 CBX’s Current Activities Under INB100
  7. 🙋 Essential FAQs for EXO-L
  8. 📢 Tags

The ongoing legal battle between SM Entertainment and EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin (CBX) over a 6 billion KRW contract dispute has entered a new phase. On September 23, the Seoul Eastern District Court’s Civil Division 15 held the first mediation session, but both parties failed to reach an agreement.

⚖️ First Mediation Ends Without Agreement

The court attempted to mediate the lawsuits filed by both SM Entertainment and CBX—covering contract fulfillment and settlement payments—but no compromise was reached.

📅 Next Court Date Scheduled

The second mediation hearing is set for October 2, 2025. Both sides will return to the negotiating table, though tensions remain high.

📜 Background: Contract Disputes Since 2023

In 2023, CBX declared the termination of their exclusive contracts with SM, citing unfair terms and lack of transparent accounting. They also filed a complaint with the Korea Fair Trade Commission. Eventually, a compromise was reached: group activities with EXO under SM, but individual activities under their new agency INB100.

💰 Claims Over Distribution Fees & Settlements

By June 2024, CBX accused SM of failing to honor agreed-upon distribution fee rates for albums and digital releases, and of withholding proper settlement records. This led CBX to pursue legal action demanding unpaid settlements.

🔎 SM’s Position vs CBX’s Position

SM Entertainment insists the dispute stems from unlawful inducement (tampering) by outside parties, specifically MC Mong and Cha Ga-won, and demands CBX pay 10% of their individual activity revenue in line with the original agreement. CBX, on the other hand, claims SM violated key terms first, justifying their settlement lawsuit.

🎤 CBX’s Current Activities Under INB100

Since January 2024, CBX has been promoting under INB100, a subsidiary of One Hundred Label, while continuing group activities as part of EXO under SM. This dual arrangement, however, remains fragile due to ongoing litigation.

🙋 Essential FAQs for EXO-L

What is the lawsuit about?
👉 A dispute over contract execution, settlement payments, and distribution fees worth ~6 billion KRW.

When is the next court date?
👉 October 2, 2025.

Who represents CBX now?
👉 They handle solo activities under INB100 but remain part of EXO under SM for group activities.

What is SM demanding?
👉 10% of CBX’s solo activity revenue, claiming contract terms must be upheld.

📢 Tags
#EXO #CBX #Chen #Baekhyun #Xiumin #SMEntertainment #INB100 #EXOL #KpopLegalBattle

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