Impact Of Trademark Issues, Members Allowed To Use The BOYZ Name In New Agency

JAKARTA - THE BOYZ were allowed to use their group name despite changing to a new agency. Previously, their new agency - ONE HUNDRED stated that members had to look for new names because they couldn't find an agreement with the agency.

Their old agency, IST Entertainment denied ONE HUNRED's statement and claimed they gave THE BOYZ the trade rights to use the group's name to sing their songs.

After the discussion, ONE HUNDRED released a statement that THE BOYZ could use their group name after discussing with IST Entertainment.

"On December 5, after a meeting with IST Entertainment, we reached an agreement on the use of the name THE BOYZ and the three main points of discussion," ONE HUNDRED said in an official statement.

"After resolving misunderstandings and being open in honest conversations, our company and IST Entertainment agreed to make everyone happy while prioritizing members of THE BOYZ and their fans, The B," he continued.

The new agency also thanked the old agency that supported THE BOYZ for seven years. Now, they will start a new start with a new agency that will provide the maximum support possible.

"We were guilty of causing discomfort to THE BOYZ who started a new start and their fan, The B," the agency said.

THE BOYZ terminated their exclusive contract with IST Entertainment on December 5. All 11 members opted out and joined the ONE HUNRED label, the labels founded by MC Mong and Cha Ga Won.

This label is affiliated with the Big Planet Made agency founded by MC Mong and oversees a number of artists such as Lee Seung Gi, Taemin SHINee, and INB100 which are labels for Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin EXO.