SEVENTEEN Will Stay Together As Members Confirm Contract Renewal
Pledis said the full lineup will keep supporting group, subunit and solo activities as SEVENTEEN extends its rare 13-member deal again.
- Pledis Entertainment confirmed all 13 members of SEVENTEEN renewed their contracts for the second time, with the formal announcement shared on the group's official Weverse page.
- Full-Group renewals are rare in the competitive K-pop industry, where The Fair Trade Commission's standard contract structure typically leads to departures after seven years; SEVENTEEN previously renewed early in 2021, setting an unusual precedent.
- The renewal process is complete for all members except those currently serving in South Korea's mandatory military service, with remaining members finalizing agreements aligned to their respective service conditions.
- Pledis committed to backing SEVENTEEN's full lineup, subunits, and members' solo work while growing the group's international presence. The agency's continued support ensures sustained activities despite military service obligations.
- This agreement resolves concerns about potential disbandment in a year marked by idol departures, confirming the artists' shared desire to "go further as a team." Fans can now expect continued performances from all 13 members.
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Seventeen renews contracts as full group with Pledis for 2nd time
All 13 members of K-pop boy band Seventeen have agreed to renew their contracts with Pledis Entertainment for the second time, the agency said Monday, marking a rare full-group renewal in the industry. Pledis Entertainment said the group had "reached a mutual agreement" to extend their management contracts with the company. Members who are not currently serving in the military have completed the signing process, while those enlisted will finaliz…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Seon-woo = All 13 members of the group Seventeen have agreed to renew their contract with their agency, Pledis Entertainment, for a second time.
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