The Boyz to resume group activities under new label 78 Records
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state
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K-pop group The Boyz announced on Monday that they will resume group activities under a newly formed label called 78 Records. The label was established by industry veterans who have worked with the group since their debut and through major milestones, including their appearance on the show Road to Kingdom. While 78 Records will manage the group's collective activities, the nine members will remain with their respective personal agencies for individual schedules.
The group consists of Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric. This follows a legal dispute with their previous agency, One Hundred Label, where nine members sought to terminate their contracts over allegations of unpaid settlements. In April, the Seoul Central District Court granted an injunction suspending those exclusive contracts. Member New did not join the lawsuit and reached a separate agreement to end his contract with One Hundred in August on the condition of returning his signing fee. He is expected to pursue a solo career. Additionally, group leader Sangyeon is scheduled to be discharged from his mandatory military service in the Army military band this Wednesday.
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- The center source provided a detailed chronological history of the group's agency transitions and the specific legal grounds for the contract dispute.
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- The center-right source focused more on the group's professional milestones and the upcoming military discharge of the group leader.
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