L.Joe has decided to leave TEEN TOP.
The label did not interact diligently with the producers. Even though he was repeatedly contacted to appear after being offered a salary that fit his role, acting experience, and recognition, the label did not make any negotiations on his appearance. For a drama 'A' who contacted L.Joe first because they wanted to cast him, the label asked for a salary 7 times his previous, and the offer fell through.
It looks like fans' worries have sadly come true. L.Joe filed for a nullification of contract from T.O.P Media. Originally, his contract would last until January 2018. His biggest issue with his label is that they are not letting him have solo promotions.
The friction started last year in October of 2016, where he met with T.O.P Media about renewing his contract. He had decided to leave TEEN TOP and stand by himself, and the label apparently put limits on his solo promotions.
The label did not interact diligently with the producers. Even though he was repeatedly contacted to appear after being offered a salary that fit his role, acting experience, and recognition, the label did not make any negotiations on his appearance. For a drama 'A' who contacted L.Joe first because they wanted to cast him, the label asked for a salary 7 times his previous, and the offer fell through.
Stay tuned for updates.
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Funky_Angel • Friday, February 10, 2017
He spent years working for them, it's about time that he goes and does something more fit for himself
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jayan • Thursday, February 9, 2017
I will miss them together, maybe they will reunite under new agency ( I'm getting some feelings)
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jayan • Thursday, February 9, 2017
Bad, one of fav groups, but if the story with the company is true, first screw the assho...who thought they could control his carrier like that, second, I'm happy he's leaving, he's a good artist and I want to see more of him, unfortunately Teen Top is not as they were before. Big Hit is the company that I want too see him in.
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BigBlueagain • Thursday, February 9, 2017
Getting only one side here but all I'm seeing is another kid who can't keep his word and wants more money. Next?
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lilywoo • Thursday, February 9, 2017
That's what happens when you enter a company called TOP Media, wtf
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chisaki_liner (Banned)• Thursday, February 9, 2017Theres going to be a lot of nice free agents soon because of contract disputes, I hope BTS can grab all of them.
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chisaki_liner (Banned)• Thursday, February 9, 2017Good for him. A lot of the groups are being treated badly and not even being paid (Some).
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purplematoki • Thursday, February 9, 2017
i really hoped teen top would comeback but i guess not now...i feel bad for 100% because they're also so talented
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ramenrulz8p • Thursday, February 9, 2017
Top media has been ignoring Teen Top for a while so I could understand his frustration. :( I hope he's happy wherever he chooses to go. L.Joe deserves that much at least.
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weirdchubbygirl • Thursday, February 9, 2017
Poor L.Joe :(
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