In a bold move that has sent ripples across the K-pop industry, former SNH48 member Zeng Yanfen has come forward with allegations against SIBA, the agency behind the popular girl group, to support fel...
In a bold move that has sent ripples across the K-pop industry, former SNH48 member Zeng Yanfen has come forward with allegations against SIBA, the agency behind the popular girl group, to support fellow artist Ju Jingyi. This revelation has brought to light the contentious issue of long-term contracts within the music industry, igniting a broader conversation about artist rights and agency practices. Zeng Yanfen Breaks Silence on Controversial Contracts On December 17, 2025, Zeng Yanfen took to social media to voice her concerns about the oppressive nature of contracts enforced by SIBA, claiming that the agency engages in unethical practices by binding artists to extremely long-term contracts. "There is no such thing as a 20-year contract," she stated, criticizing the agency’s approach to artist management. These comments were made in direct support of Ju Jingyi, who has been embroiled in a legal dispute with SIBA over contract termination issues. Ju Jingyi, a former member of SNH48 a...