Big Planet Made (BPM), a K-pop agency managing notable artists like SHINee’s Taemin and Lee Seung Gi, has recently been shaken by a serious scandal. A manager working at the company, referred to as Mr. A, was found to be leaking private contact information of artists and industry professionals to illegal money lenders to secure personal loans. The manager has since been dismissed, but the aftermath continues to cause distress within the company and beyond.

Mr. A’s Misconduct Exposed

The scandal came to light when One Hundred, the parent company of Big Planet Made, released a public statement on October 16. It was revealed that Mr. A had borrowed money from around 40 illegal loan companies, using sensitive contact details from his phone as security for these loans. The leaked information included personal contacts of BPM staff, celebrities under the label, and industry professionals Mr. A had worked with over the years.

When Mr. A failed to repay the loans, the loan sharks began to contact the individuals whose details had been used, demanding repayment and sending threats.

One of the loan companies even reached out to Big Planet Made itself in late September. The company acted quickly by firing Mr. A, but the issue persisted. According to One Hundred, the illegal lenders continued to demand repayment from the agency, leading to more threatening calls and escalating the situation further.

“One of the illegal loan companies called us again, using abusive language and threatening us to resolve Mr. A’s financial problems on his behalf,” said One Hundred.

The Extent of the Damage

The damage caused by Mr. A’s actions is far-reaching. The number of people whose private information was leaked is estimated at around 1,200. This list includes celebrities, BPM employees, and other industry insiders who had worked with Mr. A.

For now, the majority of threatening calls have been directed at BPM employees. However, there are rising concerns that more individuals could be affected in the days to come. The situation has created a climate of fear within the agency, with employees struggling to perform their duties due to the constant harassment from the loan sharks.

“Our employees are currently unable to perform their duties properly due to the overwhelming fear caused by the constant threatening calls from these illegal loan companies,” the company stated. One Hundred also warned that more people might fall victim to the same threats, urging those who are contacted to report the situation to the police immediately.

Legal Action Underway

One Hundred has expressed deep regret for the incident and is actively working with authorities to resolve the situation. The company is taking legal action against the illegal loan companies involved and strongly encourages anyone who receives threatening messages or calls related to this issue to immediately report them to the authorities.

This scandal has shocked the K-pop industry, with fans and industry professionals alike worried about the potential consequences for the people affected. The situation remains tense as One Hundred continues its efforts to protect its artists and staff from further harm.

Key Figures Affected by the Scandal

Artists under Big Planet Made affected by this scandal include:

• SHINee’s Taemin
• Lee Seung Gi
• Soyou
• Huh Gak
• VIVIZ
• Ha Sungwoon

These prominent figures, along with others in the industry, are under increased scrutiny as more details about the breach continue to unfold.

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