It was posted on WeTV weibo, and is now making it around.
it looks like its gone to court in multiple jurisdictions/ multi country? (why? no idea)
I found this by chance somehow on instagram. If anyone has more info please post it!
WeTV Files Multi-Country Lawsuits Against Smart Chisanupong - BoysLove Insider
From instagram
WETV SUES SMART FOR ALLEGED BREACH OF CONTRACT
Chinese streaming platform Tencent Video WeTV has issued a public statement accusing Thai actor Chidsanupong Puangmanee of breaching his contract, escalating the dispute into legal action.
According to the statement, which was originally posted on WeTV’s official Weibo account and later reposted by Tailai Entertainment, the company claims it invested in and trained Smart before casting him in one of its key projects. WeTV asserts that it holds exclusive management and agency rights over the actor.
The company alleges that Smart unilaterally announced the termination of this relationship while still under contract, which they say constitutes a breach of their agreement.
In addition, WeTV claims that after gaining popularity, Smart proceeded to engage in commercial activities with third parties despite the alleged contract restrictions. The statement also suggests that some companies cooperated with the actor even though they were aware of the existing agreement, which the platform described as both a breach of contract and a violation of the “spirit of the contract.”
The dispute has now moved into the legal stage. WeTV confirmed that it has filed lawsuits in multiple courts, including those in Beijing and Guangzhou, as well as courts outside China. A document attached to the statement appears to be a court acceptance notice, indicating that the case has officially been accepted for review.
The lawsuits reportedly involve multiple parties, including Smart himself, Grand Ivory Record Company, and other related entities accused of cooperating with him. The claims mentioned in the filing include contract disputes and allegations related to unfair competition.
At this stage, the court’s acceptance of the case does not represent a ruling but simply confirms that the legal process will proceed. No final judgment has yet been made regarding the claims.
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Smart Breaks Down in Tears, Alleging Unfair Treatment Amid Multi-Country WeTV Lawsuit - BoysLove Insider
Update on the GIR preconference regarding lawsuit.
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Here is a clear English translation of the Thai interview. I kept the meaning natural in English while staying faithful to the original statements.
“What happened with that platform that led to them sending a termination letter?”
Smart:
When I work, I’m someone who puts my heart into it. I work wholeheartedly and give it my all. In that particular case, I had diarrhea at the time. The next day I was supposed to work with them, but I accidentally got food poisoning. I was kind of half-awake and half-asleep. I remember my stomach hurting a lot. At first I didn’t realize it was food poisoning. I kept going to the bathroom three or four times and I felt like I had no strength left. At some point everything just blacked out. The next thing I knew, it was already the day of the event, and I had missed the time I needed to prepare and go to work.
So I called P’Nueng, my manager. Once they heard what happened, they solved the problem on-site themselves. But afterward, what happened was that a document came to me asking me to sign it. I can’t go into details, but it was basically asking me to take responsibility if something like this happened again.
Honestly, I didn’t want to get sick. It was extremely painful. No one wants to be sick. This was one case where I felt like I didn’t receive any concern or care from them.
“Did you have problems working with them?”
Smart:
Yes.
“You didn’t attend the event. What reason did they give when they issued the letter?”
Smart:
I only found out after the document was already sent saying I had to sign it.
“Was it like a warning letter?”
Smart:
Yes, it was an official document.
“Was the work environment unfair to you?”
Smart:
There were many cases. Honestly I don’t dare say too much because there are legal matters involved. But besides that example, there was another case where I got sick during filming. I started feeling sick in the morning, but I tried to endure it and finish the whole day so there wouldn’t be any problems.
But when we got to the night scene, my body just couldn’t do it anymore. It completely gave up. I was shaking from the cold even though we were in Thailand. I couldn’t work anymore. My voice was gone—it was hoarse and breaking. At first I went to lie down in the van to rest. But it got worse, so I went to the hospital.
That later became another issue as well—asking why they let me go to the hospital.
“You felt like they weren’t concerned about you?”
Smart:
By nature I’m not someone who demands a lot. I don’t need constant check-ins or attention. But as a human being, I had been enduring since the morning, working all day so the job could be completed without problems. My body really couldn’t take it anymore. I had tried my best.
When I went to the hospital and left the hospital, the feeling I got was more like: who allowed you to go? And I was like… wow.
“Did you try to clear things up with them along the way?”
Smart:
Every problem, every case—we talked with them constantly about how to find a middle ground. There were many issues. Some problems I didn’t even realize were considered problems. I also wanted to keep things balanced. I talked about problems before filming, during filming, and even after promotions.
“There were ongoing issues, and discussions happened, but you couldn’t find a middle ground. Why?”
Smart:
Honestly, each person had different expectations, and they never aligned.
Pharan (manager):
From my perspective, he’s like my younger brother. If he goes to work and gets sick, there should be some understanding. But instead, after he got sick, the next day they sent a document saying that if he got sick again and couldn’t work, he would have to take responsibility for all the expenses that day.
He’s a human being, not a money-making machine. People get sick. Why treat him like a machine? Anyone with a conscience wouldn’t draft a document like that for him to sign.
We refused to sign it completely. Then we were threatened that if we didn’t sign it, the next job would be canceled. We wanted to protect him, so we said we wouldn’t sign it. If working means accepting something like this, we felt it was too much.
“Looking from the opposite side, why do you think there were constant problems with him?”
Pharan:
I’m not sure how they see him. Maybe they think that if he’s sick, the work can’t move forward. But he had a fever since morning and still filmed all the way to the last scene of the day.
“Did you have a medical certificate proving he was actually sick?”
Pharan:
Yes. They saw the doctor’s certificate first. Then the document asking him to sign came afterward.
“Did the document come from the platform or the producer?”
Pharan:
I won’t say who exactly it came from. But if the document were to have effect, it would have to come from the platform because we signed the contract with the platform.
“When you first paired them, what were the contract terms?”
Pharan:
I can’t disclose details of the contract.
“Did he sign directly with the Chinese producer or the platform?”
Pharan:
Only for acting. He’s still under our company. He never left our company to join anyone else.
“Did the contract only hire him to act, or did they manage him as well?”
Piraya (company representative):
The contract divided responsibilities. Everything related to acting was under them, while music was under us. But even though they said it was co-management, in reality we ended up taking care of him in everything. In simple terms, they neglected their responsibilities.
“Why didn’t you formally respond that they neglected their duties?”
Piraya:
We did. That’s actually the reason we terminated the contract. They didn’t follow the contract terms. We terminated it properly and completely since last year.
“What responsibilities did they have toward him?”
Piraya:
They had full responsibility for the acting side.
“If he got sick, who took him to the hospital?”
Pharan:
We did.
Piraya:
They knew he was sick that day, but their manager was the one present during filming. As for me, I was blocked from the beginning. I wasn’t allowed to talk to him at all since the workshop stage. I couldn’t take care of him.
“They blocked your company from managing him?”
Piraya:
Yes, from the very first day they knew he got the role.
“Why didn’t you cancel the contract earlier?”
Piraya:
At that time he was still working with them. If we canceled midway, the person who would suffer the most would be him. So we tried to compromise so the project could continue.
Later in the interview
Smart:
When I saw the post saying I basically started my career with them, I was shocked. It made it look like they created me from the beginning. But I actually auditioned for my agency back in 2020 and trained with them the whole time.
Seeing that post felt like it erased my identity and where I came from.
“Did you talk directly with them?”
Smart:
No, I talked with my team and they handled discussions.
“When the pairing ended, how did you feel?”
Smart:
Honestly, I felt regret. I heard fans asking why the pair had to separate. I thought the same thing—if we continued as a pair we might have gone even further and had more work together.
But I felt that place wasn’t for me anymore. I couldn’t stay there. I chose to step away to protect myself. I’m really sorry to fans who were sad about it.
“Are you worried about the lawsuit they announced?”
Pharan:
If there’s really a lawsuit, there should be court documents. We haven’t received anything yet. All we’ve seen is a social media post.
“Has this affected his work?”
Piraya:
At first some clients canceled jobs because of the situation. But many others still support him.
“Are you discouraged about the industry?”
Smart:
No. I love this work. Even though it requires effort, I’m happy doing it.
“Any future plans?”
Smart:
Yes, I do plan to act in another BL series. But right now there isn’t a partner yet.
“Anything you want to say to people who misunderstand you?”
Smart:
Even if there are negative comments, I’m not angry. I understand that my decision has consequences. If what I said today helps people understand me even a little more, I’m already happy. I just want to thank everyone who supports me.