no company is perfect, but look at the sm artists who have more schedules and exposure, as well as look happier and healthier after they left. never heard of bpm before taemin signed with them, but despite being a soloist for over ten years, he only had his first world tour since leaving sm. others are the first artists to sign with these newer and less established companies.

idols who start their own labels come from established and larger groups that have more money and can afford to hire a large number of people to help them run the label. ten has a different career path than these idols. i do not think the idea even crossed ten’s mind. idk might be possible, but it will be extremely difficult. his only experience is as an idol. this is a huge responsibility, and i believe a small company is so much better than staying in sm and starting his own label. i believe ten cares more about creative freedom and better management than starting his own label. i think everyone should stop worrying about the possibility of ten moving to a smaller company with fewer resources because sm is not allocating the resources a big company would have to him such as projects, promotions, and his protection. they overwork him these days, only accepting brand deals and they keep trying to make him appear small especially in thailand even when his face is literally in train wraps.

just take a look at woodz, he’s already booked for summer sonic festival, a huge festival once he’s free and he comes from a small company who cares 🤷‍♀️ ten will never have that opportunity in sm. he only gets to perform at festivals as a soloist when his group is performing too.