Overview
- Big Planet Made Entertainment announced on Feb. 24 that Taemin’s exclusive contract ended and asked fans to continue supporting his future activities.
- The company confirmed to The Fact that the separation was by mutual agreement and declined to elaborate on the circumstances.
- Media reports, led by The Fact, allege delayed settlement payments and an outside contract signed without Taemin’s consent, which have not been independently verified in these articles.
- Sports Chosun reported that Taemin personally covered part of his staff’s wages in recent months as questions over payments persisted.
- Taemin joined Big Planet Made in 2024 after leaving SM Entertainment, and industry watchers say his departure could prompt other artists linked to One Hundred affiliates to reassess their contracts.