A shocking claim has emerged against One Hundred Label, the South Korean entertainment label that is home to stars such as CBX (첸백시), VIVIZ (비비지), and THE BOYZ (더보이즈). According to recent reports, the agency is reportedly struggling financially.
On 12th February 2026 (Thursday), South Korean news outlet The Fact reported about One Hundred’s recent financial issues. According to the reports, the label’s chairman, Cha Ga Won, has failed to pay employee contributions for South Korea’s four major insurance programs and employees’ retirement pensions for several months. As such, these employees are now facing threats to their livelihood.
One Hundred Label employs roughly 100 staff members across its three affiliated companies: One Hundred, home to THE BOYZ; Big Planet Made, home to Taemin (태민), VIVIZ, BADVILLAIN (배드빌런) and more; and INB100, home to EXO’s (엑소) Baekhyun (백현), Chen (첸) and Xiumin (시우민). The employees are currently working without basic welfare benefits, including health insurance and employment insurance.
These programs serve as a “social safety net” that covers work-related concerns and provides retirement security. They are jointly funded by employees and employers, similar to Malaysia’s Employee Provident Fund (EPF). However, Cha Ga Won failed to pay the employer’s share for about four months now, while employees’ contributions are still automatically deducted from their salaries.
One Hundred Label is also reportedly facing severe financial difficulties, including unpaid settlements to artists, delayed salary payments, and failure to pay rent for all of their office buildings. The financial troubles are also allegedly affecting daily operations, particularly for artists’ managers. Some claim that they have to pay out of pocket for operational expenses, including fuel for the company’s vehicles used to transport artists.
The company has responded to the allegations, claiming it will resolve the delayed payments and operational expenses. However, with all the other controversy surrounding One Hundred Label, it’s unlikely that handling only one or two issues would put a stop to the criticism.
Source: The Fact
