Is it SM Entertainment lawsuits against former EXO members Kris and Luhan are beginning to affect their respective careers in China and Hong Kong? The two stars both committed and withdrew their participation on CCTV's Spring Gala Festival that caused shorter program for the said TV special. Furthermore, companies that hire them are part of SM's cases. Will Kris and Luhan get other projects after these incidents?
"I really enjoyed the experience of the rehearsals," Luhan's message on his Weibo account. "Honestly, I'm sorry that I couldn't participate until the completion [of the event.] It appears that I am causing problems for everyone. I am thankful for everything I have gone through, and I aim to put more effort into the next job. I believe that tomorrow will be even brighter."
Luhan and Kris' participation in the event excite their fans and their brief union during one of their rehearsal became a trending topic on Twitter with hashtag #KRISHANDAY. However they both decided to pass, perhaps to avoid similar incident that's part of SM's case.
"Despite SM having the exclusive rights as Luhan's agency and management all over the world including Korea, China, and Hong Kong, [Luhan] violated his contract by starring in a Hong Kong movie, and because the Hong Kong movie production companies allowed Luhan to star in the film without any prior consent from SM, they have to take joint legal responsibility," part of the company's official statement.
"SM plans to take legal action against any blindly-following company or individual for all of the illegal promotions whether it is in China, Hong Kong or another country."
Luhan starred in '20 Once again,' the Chinese version of Korean film 'Miss Granny,' where he played the role of grandson and lover of veteran actress Grace Geui. He also has upcoming thriller movie entitled 'I Am A Witness' with actress Yang Mi. The movie is based on another Korean film top billed Yoo Seungho and Kang Haneul. According to KMusic.com, they going to begin the production of this film in March.
Meanwhile, Kris Wu Yifan has two movies slated to show this year such as 'Fading Wave' and romantic film 'Somewhere Only We Know.' The latter tops box office chart with its earning $37.81 million within six days in China according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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