Junsu opened up about past disputes he had with his former agency (SM Entertainment) in the newest episode of Channel A's variety show 'Table for 4.'

On the May 5 broadcast, Junsu appeared as a special guest along with fellow musical actor Son Jun Ho, SS501’s Kim Hyung Jun, and trot singer Jeong Dong Won.

During the show, Junsu spoke about his close relationship with the married couple Kim So Hyun and Son Jun Ho. He shared, “I became close with So Hyun noona first, but Jun Ho hyung boldly came to the waiting room and introduced himself when we first met,” explaining how their friendship began.

When asked if he ever feels awkward being between the couple, Son Jun Ho laughed and said, “Not at all. Junsu is completely on Kim So Hyun’s side.” He jokingly added, “Even when I tell him in private, ‘You have to back me up,’ he betrays me and sides with So Hyun, saying, ‘Hyung, you were wrong.’”

Son Jun Ho jokingly said that Junsu stays loyal because Kim So Hyun, his wife, makes more money than he does, stating, “It’s because her sales are higher.” Junsu jokingly replied, “It’s not just a little more—it’s way higher." But he clarified, "But that’s not why. Hyung is my junior (in the musical industry), and noona is my senior. The Son Jun Ho we know today is thanks to Kim So Hyun,” continuing to take her side.

Currently, Junsu is the CEO of an agency that represents eight actors. Son Jun Ho, one of the actors under his agency, acts as the “housekeeper,” delivering feedback and concerns from the other actors. When Son Jun joked about asking for advice fees, Junsu responded, “I don’t even get a salary myself. I only take what I earn from performing.”

Son Jun Ho added, “We eat meals using the company card, but Junsu, the CEO, uses his personal card,” and proudly said, “At our company, there’s no spending limit when it comes to food.” Junsu explained, “I couldn't afford it if we were at a Michelin-starred place, but I want to make sure they could eat comfortably.”

On how he came to run his company, Kim Junsu shared, “I originally created it with the intention of starting a one-man agency. Later, fellow actors suggested joining, and I figured I could manage it if it was just about supporting their needs as musical actors.”

He continued, “Even if I didn't get applauded for the path I chose, I shouldn’t be criticized either,” and explained his philosophy in running the agency. “I tell the actors, ‘If you ever want to leave, you can go anytime.’ There’s no point in binding someone with a contract if their heart isn’t in it. I know that pain well - I went through it myself,” he said, referring to his past experiences.

Junsu debuted in 2003 with TVXQ, and in 2009, he filed for an injunction to suspend his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment. After leaving the group, he re-debuted in 2010 as part of JYJ and began his career as a musical actor.

Regarding choosing musicals as his first step in continuing his career after the agency dispute, Junsu said, “Musicals were my only option. I couldn’t appear on TV,” and added, “I felt like a criminal. I was sorry to the fans. I couldn’t even go out. I stayed home because I was afraid people would point fingers.”

Reflecting on the moment he accepted a musical offer and embarked on that path, he shared, “I had vague admiration for musicals, but I didn’t think I’d start so soon. It felt like holding a final sword. I endured it back then, but if I had to go back, I’d be scared. I cried a lot behind the scenes and struggled with many worries. It was tough,” he confessed.

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