Lee Teck, SM-YG Rivalry Exposed: "Gaslighted into Thinking Everyone Was an Enemy"

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Super Junior leader Lee Teck revealed the fierce competitive dynamics that once existed between entertainment agencies.

On the 17th, a video titled "Super Junior's Ultimate Victory: The Final, Final, Final, Final, Final, Final, Final, Final Summary" was uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Jipdaeseong'.

In the released video, Kim Hee-chul and Lee Teck, who are active as the Super Junior unit 83z (83z), appeared and showcased their bold wit.

When Lee Teck said, "In the past, companies were very powerful. In fact, SM and YG were two major powerhouses," Kim Hee-chul agreed, stating, "The rivalry was extremely intense."

Lee Teck further revealed, "During my activities, not only YG but all agencies except SM were considered enemies. My CEO told me, 'You must never be intimidated when you go out. You are the leader. You must always win wherever you go.'" Daesung responded, "They used to instill that mindset back then."

The two shared behind-the-scenes stories of the fierce "ending battles" during music broadcasts at the time, drawing attention.

Kim Hee-chul said, "When we were busy, we wanted to do only the opening and go home, but the company told us not to leave. If Super Junior is waiting, BIGBANG is also waiting." He described the suffocating rivalry between SM and YG.

He recalled, "I got so angry I went straight home. I thought, 'This is really unbearable.' We are all singers, yet the companies forced us into competition."

Daesung also laughed, saying, "The singers themselves don't even care much. Even if they have no interest in the ending, the thought is simply to beat the other company just to keep them in check."

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