On the 17th, a netizen captured an image of the entrance of CUBE Entertainment, an entertainment company, and uploaded it to a Korean forum.
It turns out that fans of the boy group PENTAGON raised funds to create a wreath and placed it at the entrance of CUBE Entertainment. Netizens also summarised why fans sent the flowers, stating that 'PENTAGON has been on a hiatus in Korea for a year and a half (over 500 days),' and 'Their previous title track even achieved 1st place, so it's even more puzzling why they are continuously being sidelined.
"Even if we consider it as a hiatus due to military service, their previous release was also missing a few members. Moreover, all the members completed their military service last year," and "PENTAGON is expected to renew their contract in October."
"Due to their restricted activities, even the eldest member had to participate in a survival show," and "Despite the rare opportunity for a schedule, they only have a Japan trip scheduled for August."
After seeing the content of the wreath, netizens criticised CUBE Entertainment, expressing their support for the members. Comments included: 'CUBE is really...' 'Since they are still under contract, of course, the members should be taken care of!' 'Please let them participate in activities! They are not an unknown group, after all.'"
"Is it because they have reached the contract renewal period but cannot come to an agreement, resulting in their neglect? It's frustrating, even though the internal situation might be more complicated, fans are left in the dark, which makes it even more frustrating." "Will CLC also disband following this pattern?" "It's unbelievable that they have been inactive for over 500 days..."
"This is truly outrageous." "If the company just puts in some effort, PENTAGON could become even more successful." "CUBE is getting off easy despite the criticism." "That's why we need clauses like SM's minimum album requirement." "500 days... Not allowing them to promote and not letting them go either, just dragging it out until the contract ends. It's really such a shame."
