EXO's CBX subunit has sent contract termination notices to their agency INB100, joining a wave of artist departures including Taemin, Lee Mujin, and The Boyz all citing unpaid fees. The agency's CEO faces a growing crisis as multiple top artists exit over similar financial disputes. Meanwhile, Korean cinema celebrates as director Na Hong Jin returns to Cannes with his star-studded film featuring Hwang Jung Min and Michael Fassbender, while HYBE expands globally with Latin pop group Santos Bravos launching Korean activities. Plus, BIGBANG prepares for Coachella amid T.O.P departure speculation, and rising groups CØRTIS and NAZE break records with explosive pre-orders.

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