Nam Dohyun X1 ex member win over his agency in legal battle

On June 22 KST, former BAE173 member Nam Do Hyun delivered news of his exit from his agency, PocketDol Studio.

Nam Do Hyon (남도현) is a South Korean Singer under MBK Entertainment. He was first known for participating in the survival show Under Nineteen.

In 2019, he appeared and competed in Produce X 101 where he ranked 8th on the final episode, making him the youngest member of the boy group X1. After the disbandment, he is debuted once again under his original agency to BAE173 boy group.

The last few months, there are rumors circulated that Nam Dohyon was ignored by BAE173 members and the agency.

Rumors about the relationship between Nam Dohyon and the BAE173 member emerged after a post on the Pann website at the time of high school graduation.

Yup, Nam Dohyon just graduated from Hanlim Arts High School and besides himself, another BAE173 member, namely BIT, also graduated on the same day.

Posts on Pann's site about Nam Dohyon and BAE173

In posting on the netizen's online community site, they expressed shame at Nam Dohyon, who seemed to have been forgotten by the agency.

Apart from that, it was also stated that BAE173 members went to school to accompany BIT and seemed to ignore Nam Dohyon.

The announcement also mentions that only BIT came out to greet and interview with the media.

Netizens also imitated Nam Dohyon who seemed to disappear from every BAE173 content.

Because of this post, another news emerged that Nam Dohyon had actually left BAE173.

In a statement released by his legal representative on this day, Nam Do Hyun relayed,

"Hello, this is Nam Do Hyun.

I was filled with misery and regret over the fact that I could not reach out to you with updates, although many fans were concerned and curious of my whereabouts as a result of my inactivity. After much consideration, I filed a request with the court to have my exclusive contract with my company nullified in March of this year. Then, as of yesterday, the court has fully agreed to my request. Based on the court's decision, I can now begin promotions once again.

I would like to take this opportunity to relay my sincerest gratitude to all those who supported my activities from my debut in 2019 until now. Above all, I genuinely thank the fans for showing me more love than I deserved. I am also grateful to the members whom I spent these past few years with, and I will always cheer them on in their days ahead.

While nothing is confirmed in terms of how I will continue my music activities, I promise to stand in front of you again after improving myself as musician Nam Do Hyun. I ask for your anticipation and encouragements.

Sincerely,

Nam Do Hyun."