The ChenBaekXi controversy: How much of it is true? From the "slave contract" to INB100 and MC Mong — a quick look at the three-year dispute and fan reactions.

 

 

1. Summary of the Chen Baek-shi Controversy: What was the problem with this incident?

 

In 2023, Chen Baek-shi claimed that SM Entertainment had “forced him to sign an old, unfair contract” and demanded termination of the contract. I did it.
but SM Entertainment countered, saying that the contract renewal had already been completed using a standard employment contract. I did.

After that, Chen Baek-shi started his personal activities. Established INB100 and agreed to pay 10% of profits to SM But I did
As this promise was not kept, the conflict grew again.

 

SM claims that Chen Baek-shi broke the agreement citing distribution fee issues. I did,
Chen Baek-shi countered, “SM broke their promise first.”

As of 2025, All court, Fair Trade Commission, and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism decisions were either dismissed or lost in favor of Chen Baek-shi. It was concluded that.

 

 

2. Summary of the facts surrounding the Chenbaeksi-SM dispute

 

 

The core of this controversy is summarized into 11 issues, including 'slave contracts', 'settlement data', 'distribution fees', and 'IP usage fees'.
However, the judgments of the courts and administrative agencies were consistent.

 

▪️ Chen Baek-shi's claim of a slave contract was not accepted and was confirmed as a standard contract.

▪️ All requests for disclosure of settlement data were dismissed by the court.

▪️ As a result of the Fair Trade Commission's investigation, both SM and Kakao were found not guilty.

▪️ The 10% IP usage fee and profits promised by Chen Baek-shi remain unpaid.

▪️ So far, Chen Baek-shi has lost or received a non-indictment decision in all legal proceedings.

 

That is, if you look at it by issue, In most cases, SM's claims and procedures were accepted. no see.

 

 

3. Conflict Timeline: 2023-2025 at a Glance

date	Subject/Object	detail	judgment	Key Contents
June 18, 2023	SM-CBX	Writing an agreement	effectiveness	Personal activity income 10% payment specified
2024.6	Chen Baek-shi → SM	Report fraud and deception	Non-songchi	“Deception on SM’s part Conclusion: “Difficult to prove”
2024.6	Chen Baek-shi → Fair Trade Commission	Report an unfair contract	Not guilty	No illegality
November 2024	Chen Baek-shi → SM	Request to inspect accounting data	Dismissed	Determination of “purpose of pressure”
2025.7	Fair Trade Commission	Distribution fee investigation	Not guilty	Both Kakao and SM are legal

 

 

 

4. Summary of INB100's Statement: Official Explanation from Chen Baek-shi

 

INB100 was "in discussions with SM for EXO's full group promotions." He revealed.

 

July: Confirming the direction of the agreement

September: Exchange of concrete agreements

October 2: Full acceptance of SM's terms

Clearing personal schedules in preparation for a December comeback

 

But SM "Chen Baek-shi first filed an objection on October 16," he countered. I did it.
In other words, Chen Baek-shi's statement that "agreement has been completed" remains a legally unconfirmed claim.

 

 

5. Fan and public reaction: Summary of reactions from Deku and X (Twitter)

 

In fan communities and social media, Criticism of Chen Baek-shi prevails do.

also, An objection was filed ahead of EXO's full group promotions in December this year. In that respect

The opinion that they should leave without causing harm to other members It's coming out until now.

 

"The biggest disappointment was that EXO's activities were blocked under their name."

“If you really wanted the full group, you should have contacted them directly.”

"I lost the trust of fans more than the legal issues."

 

In particular, the fact that “an objection was filed on the 16th after the forced adjustment on October 2nd” was revealed,
There is a growing response that Chen Baek-shi's explanation is a "pun-like explanation."

 

 

To summarize this situation simply, Chen Baek-shi has lost to the police, prosecutors, courts, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Fair Trade Commission. So, as of now, the contract with SM is still valid, and Baekhyun is in a disadvantageous situation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAQ

Q1. Is the ‘slave contract’ claimed by Chen Baek-shi true?

→ No. Both the court ruling and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's standards have confirmed that it is a standard employment contract, so the slave contract is not true.

 

Q2. Is it true that SM hid ChenBaekshi's settlement information?
→ No. The court dismissed Chen Baek-shi's claim, stating that "all artists are being provided with access through the same process."

 

Q3. What is the current status of ChenBaekXi's contract with SM?
→ As of 2025, the contract is still valid, and most of the lawsuits filed by Chen Baek-shi have been dismissed or lost.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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