Kris vs SM.Ent
I know I'd probably get a lot of disagreement with what I say here - but I thought I'd throw my two cents out there.
Kris from EXO and SM.Ent are currently in a lawsuit case regarding Kris's contract with SM.Β
Cases like this has happened before, I was a Cassiopeia when the whole JYJ vs SM. Ent case happened, along with the HanGeng vs SM. Ent - it's not the first time SM have been involved with cases like this.
From what I've been reading on news sites, Kris has filed a complaint against SM for mistreating him, deciding on what is on his schedule and not worrying about his condition when deciding on scheduled activities. What I can say is, we all know SM is one of the companies out there that pushes their Idols to the limit, and they're know for it. Kris should have know what he was getting himself into when he signed the contract. Korean contracts are very vague and are mostly biased towards the employer (I know this because I've signed one myself for my teaching job here in South Korea) there are always loopholes one can find in the contract to get your own way. With all the crazy sasaeng fans that follow them around 24/7 I'm not surprised he didn't file it sooner - those fans are crazy, they disturb the idol's private life and privacy. With these factors accounting for part of his mental stress, I feel sorry for Kris.Β
EXO have come so far from being trainees to now, famous across Asia and even the world, it's sad to see that things have to end this way. I hope things end on good terms; it's highly unlikely Kris would be allowed to join EXO again, based on precedent cases with JYJ not allowed to perform on stages in Korea. As Kris is Chinese, he has a much larger market there - based on HanGeng, I think he would make it big in his own country, or even Canada (though chances are rather slim....)
I wish them all the best in the future. EXO and Kris to remain good relationships... and not be shaken by words from outsiders, only they themselves know the truth. Good Luck Kris.Β








