THE BOYZ member Eric has shared an honest look into his recent hiatus and the challenges he has been facing.
On the episode of the Dive Studios podcast Get Real released on June 25, Eric appeared as a guest to discuss his current status and future plans. Regarding the successful completion of THE BOYZ CONCERT INTER-ZECTION, which took place over three days starting April 24, Eric explained, "We prepared really hard and finished well. I tried to make sure that everything for the concert was prepared by incorporating our ideas."
Previously, THE BOYZ had filed for an injunction to suspend their exclusive contract against their agency, One Hundred, and the court granted the request one day before the concert.
When asked about his current life, Eric revealed, "I had too much time to myself. I actually don't really like being alone." He shared his complex feelings, saying, "People think I have many friends and am very social, but in reality, I don't have that many friends. The members are family, but family and friends are different, aren't they? I like meeting people, but I tend to burn out easily, and right now, I want to focus more on my career."
Regarding his recent activities, Eric stated, "I feel like my career is currently at a standstill. Still, I am constantly thinking about what we can do as a group in the future." When the hosts of Get Real offered their support, saying he would be able to overcome this period, Eric admitted, "Honestly, it wasn't easy," adding, "It seems there are people in this industry who take advantage of young people or approach them for their own benefit."
Previously, the court granted the injunction filed by nine members of THE BOYZ, excluding New, against their former agency, One Hundred, to suspend their exclusive contracts. At the time, the court determined that the trust relationship had been broken to the point where it was difficult to restore, citing failures in fulfilling obligations such as payment settlements and artist protection. In response, One Hundred stated, "The granting of the injunction is not the final judgment, and we will reveal the truth through the main lawsuit."
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