EXO’s Xiumin Allegedly Banned From Performing On “Music Bank” Due To SM Entertainment
On March 4, EXO Xiumin‘s agency, INB100, claimed that Xiumin was stopped from performing on Music Bank due to the participation of SM Entertainment artists on the show.
Xiumin, who belongs to INB100, will soon release his solo album Interview X on March 10, marking his return after two years and six months. In preparation, we have made multiple efforts to meet with broadcasting stations to secure good performance opportunities. However, KBS has remained completely unresponsive to our attempts to contact them. Recently, KBS unofficially informed us that it would be impossible for Xiumin to appear on programs such as KBS2’s Music Bank at the same time as other artists from SM Entertainment.
— IN1B100
The company continued to assert that KBS has been ignoring their requests, calling KBS out for their unprofessionalism.
We have consistently reached out to KBS, urging them to prioritize the artist and fans. However, even these efforts have been ignored. As a public broadcaster, KBS making such a decision based solely on the stance of a specific company is highly unfair. We have done our utmost to resolve this situation, yet we deeply regret having to deliver such unfortunate news to the fans. Although Xiumin’s appearance on KBS is currently impossible, we will not give up for the sake of the artist and the fans. We also promise to explore alternative ways to create even better events and unforgettable performances in the near future.
— INB100
It looks like fans may have to give up their hopes of seeing Xiumin on Music Bank for now. This music show ban is an ages-old tactic that SM Entertainment has allegedly been using on artists that leave the company on bad terms. Previously, JYJ was prevented from performing. You can read more about Xiumin’s feud with the company below.
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