Former SM Entertainment Idol Tells All About What It’s Like To Leave The Agency
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun shares how Sung Si Kyung encouraged him while he weighed leaving SM after 17 years.
A former SM Entertainment idol has spoken about what it was like for him to leave the agency.
On November 13th, Sung Si Kyung‘s YouTube channel released a video featuring Kyuhyun of Super Junior.
In the video, Sung Si Kyung mentioned Kyuhyun’s move from SM Entertainment, where he had spent 17 years, to Antenna. Sung Si Kyung said, “You’re doing well. We talked so much when you were changing companies. I told you it was fine whether you stayed or left, no problem at all.”
He recalled their conversation before Kyuhyun left, saying, “It’s so scary before you leave. ‘Everything becomes your responsibility, but your earnings will definitely improve.’”
Kyuhyun expressed gratitude, saying, “Beyond the earnings, I think I was able to take on the challenge thanks to you. Didn’t you say back then that if I had a hard time, you’d introduce me to people and help with performances?”
In response, Sung Si Kyung said, “You can say that to someone too, right? For example, when someone who’s been at a big agency for a long time is afraid before leaving.”
He added, “I told you it was okay to stay at SM. You gain something by staying, and you gain something by leaving. I never told you to leave. Either way is fine,” praising Kyuhyun for how he handled the situation. Kyuhyun agreed, “There are definitely pros and cons.”
When Sung Si Kyung said, “Isn’t it yours now? This Asia tour, the album, too,” Kyuhyun replied, “The good thing about leaving is that I can negotiate conditions for the tour myself.”
Sung Si Kyung compared it to the movie The Matrix, saying, “Do you stay comfortably protected, or do you unplug like in The Matrix and step out? I think knowing is the right choice,” to which Kyuhyun expressed concern, “That might encourage quitting too much.”
Sung Si Kyung clarified it wasn’t meant that way, adding, “Not just anyone can leave, and some shouldn’t leave.” Kyuhyun emphasized, “There are pros and cons. When juniors ask, I explain without bias, staying neutral.”
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