Infinite’s Woohyun And Sungjong Throws Shade At Their Management Agency, Woollim Entertainment
Infinite was one of the most popular boy groups during the 2.5th K-Pop generation. They debuted a little after OGs of the 2nd generation, such as 2PM and B2ST. 2022 marks their 12th year of debut, but sadly, only member Woohyun is left in their original management company. The group debuted in Woollim Entertainment as the juniors of K-Hiphop pioneers Epik High. Over the years, there have been many gripes that both fans and idols have had with their company. When their contract expired, it was unsurprising that all members except for Woohyun chose to leave. The group has yet to disband, however.
Fans were treated to a major nostalgia blast when the boys sang “Man In Love” during Sungkyu‘s solo concert.
INFINITE MAN IN LOVE 2022 VER
Cr to owner
— Tamara (@infinitygolcha) April 24, 2022
During an episode of Idol Blossom radio, Woohyun guested alongside Sungjong.
The two boys had a very candid talk about their recent whereabouts and Woollim Entertainment. After all, Sungjong had remained in the company for more than ten years as well. Fans were shocked to hear the boys spill the tea.
성종: 나무컴퍼니 지금 잘돌아가고있어요?
우현: 어.. 글쎄요 그냥 아무말도 안할게요ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 좋은말이 안나올거같아서 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 아 욕가능?우현이까지 이런 반응이면 ….ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 진짜 얼마나 답답할까…아오 울림 확그냥
— ❄랄🐣루❄ (@06_lallu_09) April 26, 2022
Woohyun threw some shade at the company in a joking manner. When Sungjong asked if his management team, Namu Company, was functioning well, Woohyun couldn’t help but sigh. Namu Company was once a concept started between him and his fans and later evolved to refer to the management of his activities.
Uh…I don’t know. I’ll just not say anything. I don’t think I can say anything good. Oh, can I swear [on radio]?
— Woohyun
The boys continued to drop the tea on the company’s mistakes over the years. From losing data to not publishing ready songs, the boys had enough.
하 얘들아(?) 멤버들이 찍어놓은 안무영상, 비하인드, 미발표곡, 사진, 여러가지 영상 등 들어있던 하드를 관리하고 계시던 분이 그걸 다 날려먹으셨답니다~ 엔터사업하시는분들 맞으신지? 백업할 생각도안하나? 우현이랑 성종이도 말할때 말투에서부터 어이없음이 느껴져 진짜환멸 하 너무 화나 pic.twitter.com/ABnHOTfzZY
— ❄랄🐣루❄ (@06_lallu_09) April 26, 2022
If I were to tell you, honestly, there was someone who previously managed all of our videos. But the hard disk went down the chute. Yeah… It evaporated! I don’t know if they deleted it, but that person didn’t manage it properly, and it all went down the chute. Everything was in it. Everything of Infinite’s… Our entire encyclopedia was in there. Our photos, videos, choreography videos, behind-the-scenes footage, and practice footage that everyone hasn’t seen. Even unreleased songs. Everything was in it. And it went down the chute. So all we have left now from Infinite is probably stuff from 2016 or 2017 before “Tell Me.” I’ll go back to the company and secretly check on what we have left. I’ll steal all of it secretly [before I leave] and move it all to my hard disk.
— Woohyun
He promised fans and Sungjong that he would raid the company’s remaining data on Infinite before he leaves. Fans were rightfully angered to hear that the company had failed to do a proper management job.
On the other hand, they were thrilled to hear his hints about leaving the company after his contract expires. While no official statement has been released yet, fans are hopeful after hearing the shade he had thrown at the company.
