No Min Woo’s Reps Explain Why He Has Decided to Sue SM Entertainment Now

[suxaholic.livejournal.com]

After news of singer-actor No Min Woo filing a lawsuit against his former agency, SM Entertainment, hit the media, his current agency revealed more details as to the reason he is suing, as well as the timing of the suit.

On May 11, a representative of MJ Dreamsys told Ilgan Sports, “As soon as No Min Woo entered his second year of middle school, SM Entertainment tried to sign him. Although he wasn’t planning to sign, [SM] convinced him and eventually signed the contract. However, [the agency] never once properly played out their role as a management.”

The rep continued, “When [No Min Woo] questioned why they weren’t doing their job properly, they neglected him even more. All this time, No Min Woo’s mother, who is currently the CEO of his agency, helped him with his activities on her own. Even more, people from SM would come to the broadcast station and cause a disruption in the midst of filming. They behaved in a way that goes beyond all reasonable bounds, which has led to this [lawsuit].”

The singer-actor’s legal representation also shared, “No Min Woo was unable to appear on broadcast due to [SM’s] silent pressure. There were times when his casting had been confirmed, but was suddenly cancelled.”

As for the reason he has decided to belatedly take action now, No Min Woo’s attorney explained, “No Min Woo and his mother have been contemplating the lawsuit since a year ago, but after seeing this series of events, they made the decision to go through with it.”

Furthermore, the singer-actor took to his Instagram and uploaded a series of posts after the news hit the media: “There are times when it’s exhausting to find strength and smile,” and “After enduring and enduring, I’ve reached a limit. Thank you [fans] for always being by my side. I exist because I have my fans.”

Meanwhile, SM Entertainment has responded to the lawsuit, stating that No Min Woo’s claims are groundless.

Source: Newsen via Nate

. [+1,421, -46] I swear, SM's people in control seem like they go on such huge power trips

2. [+1,317, -40] Wow, 17 7ears...

3. [+1,222, -46] As expected of SM

4. [+104, -10] What do you expect from shitty SM... tsk tsk. Even the rights to a song he wrote and composed belong to SM, which is why JYJ or Noh Min Woo could never sing songs that they personally composed. And of course the public doesn't care because it doesn't concern them but we're just as likely to be victims of corporate power trips as stars are...

5. [+92, -6] SM is so bad. And comments say that it's Kim Young Min CEO's fault but Lee Soo Man is just the same. He's their biggest shareholder ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Anyone who has been in the fandom long enough should know that Lee Soo Man is not someone deserving of praise. Since when did his image get so positive anyway? ㅋㅋ


Source: Naver

1. [+15,995, -549] This company seriously can't stop their issues. They seem to view their artists as nothing but money making machines.

2. [+14,674, -460] SM again... the experts of slave contracts.

3. [+13,905, -339] 17 years is enough time for a human to be born and enter high school, that's so long

4. [+9,152, -409] Noh Min Woo fighting! I believe in you

5. [+8,409, -301] Hul..? Way too severe

6. [+2,098, -124] No other company restricts broadcast appearances but shitty SM, they're so makjang. Did you ever see YG block Gummy and Wheesung from TV shows after they left YG? No, they're on music shows just fine. Did you ever see JYP block San-E and 2AM from TV shows? It's only SM that does this. JYJ has been kept off TV for nearly 10 years. It's embarrassing that such a company even exists in our time. I bet EXO's Chinese members even left because of such ridiculous contract terms.

7. [+1,571, -42] He did seem to have disappeared after he left Trax ㅜㅜ He realized it would be hard to make it with music so he started acting from the bottom up and left to do music in Japan after he got a name for himself

8. [+1,495, -50] Slave contract + banned from broadcast ㅋㅋㅋ SM, what's wrong with you

9. [+1,420, -63] ㅋㅋㅋ If you watch TV lately, everyone is from SM ㅋㅋㅋ

10. [+1,369, -53] SM goes on too many power trips, they always get into these issues

source soompi, sportsseoul, dailysport, newsen, xsportnews, netizenbuzz

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Comments

[adlyeith.livejournal.com]

Well a 17 year contract is illegal, right? Doesn't he have grounds based on that alone? Also this is the kind of shit that they've been doing to JYJ for years, so it really isn't a surprise that an artist that spoke up against them received this sort of treatment. Totally not surprised by SM's behavior on this one.

[suxaholic.livejournal.com]

the weirdest part from what I have heard is that SM has a clause that gives them the right to extend his contract indefinitely

[faerypitta.livejournal.com]

Op that gif is A+ but it's missing some CSJH the grace...

Also I don't think there's a single country on the planet where 17 years is a legal contract especially for a middle school child.

[fancy-sheets.livejournal.com]

A+ gif

[angela-derp-otp.livejournal.com]

Meanwhile, SM Entertainment has responded to the lawsuit, stating that No Min Woo’s claims are groundless.


groundless

GROUNDLESS

[theladysilver.livejournal.com]

This. I'm sure even the past lawsuits files against them, SM thought they were groundless. LOLs. For them, they can do no wrong. SM's in deep shit right now. If they weren't in deep shit with Krishan's lawsuits and Jessica's issue, they sure are now.

[carra-mia.livejournal.com]

So people were makin fun that the amount of years quoted must be bs and he would had to sign it in diapers and then bam! - second year of middle school...
So he signed as a kid and even before creating Trax they treated him unfairly (which I understand as not things like any acting jobs prospects) and then it continue?

[yohan94.livejournal.com]

are they still blocking his activities? also can you sue for something thats already over idk anything about law

[luvey.livejournal.com]

Seems so, my guess SM is still playing the blocking from broadcasts game, which made him hit a wall. And since he said that he would get parts which would magically disappear...my guess is SM is using their influence with producers, directors and the broadcasts companies.

[hipployta.livejournal.com]

Well I'm glad the events of the past year inspired him to stand up for himself too.

oh SM, that hole you're digging for yourself is quite deep

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

17-year contract

Meanwhile, SM Entertainment has responded to the lawsuit, stating that No Min Woo’s claims are groundless.

[taengwoo.livejournal.com]

lmfao that gif tho, i'd add zhang li yin and jino to it too

[cairistiona.livejournal.com]

and csjh the grace!

[bloodtaki2.livejournal.com]

Look at all these groundless lawsuits, amirite?

God, SMe, you're killing me.

[baboboy.livejournal.com]

that gif is going to run out of places to add faces by the end of the year

[sand-nicky.livejournal.com]

We'll need a larger gif. I suggest this:

[gray-fairy.livejournal.com]

That gif is gold.

[alleybetwixt.livejournal.com]

Same story, different name.

PILE ON!

[bloodtaki2.livejournal.com]

Surprised by the k-netz comments being so supportive. Is it because it's not about health and "no giving your best to your company!!!1!1" and cause he's not chinese?

[jaejoong.livejournal.com]

Def in part because he's not Chinese so this is seen as more 'fighting the company' rather than 'running away' (though the running away angle is so stupid).

Also, tbh, most all of the netizen hate coming for the EXO Chinese members and Jessica is from EXO/SNSD fans. TRAX...doesn't exactly have a large number of fans left so there's not going to be anyone mass hating on Minwoo for this.

[revertigo.livejournal.com]

SM is that abusive ex-boyfriend who thinks if he can't have you, no one can

more people need to come forward so this evil af company goes down

[pseudo-shigure.livejournal.com]

so this evil af company goes down
LOL can't see that happening any time soon if fans still bulk buy their albums

[ckino (from livejournal.com)]

That gif is full of win lmao

[tree-star123.livejournal.com]

17 yr slave contract srsly. No one can say he had it coming bc they probably manipulated him into signing him when he was so young. #6 gets it.

[velveteenkitten.livejournal.com]

Here for the gif. A+++

[velveteenkitten.livejournal.com]

I must commend SME for being so committed to their cause. All these lawsuits are groundless, GROUNDLESS do you hear?! Okay, then.

[seroquels.livejournal.com]

A+ gif choice OP.

Not surprised by the support of netizens tbh; he's not a foreigner.
I hope he wins his case.

[goshipgurl.livejournal.com]

love how jessica is the only girl in the gif lol

which brings me to the question: why do only male idols sue SM? does SM just treat their girlgroups better?

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

or do their female idols have less options?

[huanyia.livejournal.com]

Gif is A+++

[turdferguson.livejournal.com]

I bet EXO's Chinese members even left because of such ridiculous contract terms.

O RLY NOW

[atopworld.livejournal.com]

Basically.

[piqapique.livejournal.com]

Wait is there any possibility that full house take 2 did not get to air at the original broadcast time and channel because of sm? I dont remember the reason behind it being postponed.