The Boyz's Eric Opens Up About Career Hiatus: "It Wasn't Easy"

Eric, a member of the group The Boyz, recently opened up about his hiatus and his current state of mind.

Eric appeared as a guest on the English-language podcast Get Real by DIVE Studios, released on June 25, where he discussed his recent activities and future plans. Regarding the successful completion of The Boyz Concert: Inter-Zection, which took place over three days starting April 24, Eric said, "We prepared really hard and finished well. I tried to put a lot of effort into preparing everything for the concert by incorporating my ideas."

Previously, The Boyz had filed for an injunction to suspend the validity of their exclusive contract against their agency, One Hundred, and the court granted the request one day before the concert.

When asked about how he has been, Eric confessed, "I had too much time alone. I actually don't really like being alone." He shared his complex feelings, saying, "People think I have many friends and am very social, but in reality, I don't have many friends. The members are family, but family and friends are different, aren't they? I like meeting people, but I tend to get burned out easily, and right now, I want to focus more on my career."

Regarding his recent activities, Eric specifically said, "I feel like my career is at a standstill right now. Still, I am constantly thinking about what we can do as a group in the future." When the hosts of Get Real offered their support, saying he would be able to overcome this period, Eric replied, "Honestly, it wasn't easy," adding, "I think there are people in this industry who take advantage of young people or approach them for their own benefit."

Previously, the court granted the injunction filed by nine members of The Boyz, excluding member New, against their former agency, One Hundred. At the time, the court determined that the trust between the parties had been broken beyond repair due to failures in fulfilling obligations, such as payment of settlements and the protection of the artists. In response, One Hundred stated, "The granting of the injunction is not the final judgment, and we will reveal the truth through the main lawsuit."

Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon | SBS Entertainment News

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