A compilation of K-POP groups that continue to operate even after transferring to the agency! Re-contract situation in 2024

This time, we are featuring a special feature on "K-POP groups that continue their activities even after changing agencies"♪

Many K-POP groups' exclusive contracts with their agencies expire 7 years after their debut.🙌

"There is a higher possibility that the group will disband or that members will leave the group."has been feared among K-Pop fans for a long time."Seven Years of Evil"It's time for😭

Furthermore, even if the group successfully survived the 7-year period, it was not uncommon for the group to disband or for some members to leave the group when their contract was renewed.😢

However, recently, an increasing number of K-POP groups have continued their activities over the long term with a new style.😍

It has become easier to continue group activities without having to leave or disband, even if some members change agencies.It's 🥰

So this time,A K-Pop group that continues its activities as a group even though its members are affiliated with different agencies.Introducing all at once💖

Furthermore,“Recent K-POP group contract renewal circumstances”I will also explain in detail about🌟

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[2024] What is the contract situation with Korean entertainment agencies?

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In the past, there were many groups in the Korean entertainment industry who were unable to overcome the ``magical 7-year jinx'' and ended their activities after 7 years of debut.😳

Even if the group did not disband, it was not uncommon for some members to leave.😭

⭐Click here for the special feature article on “The Devil’s 7th Year”🌟

🔗Summary of K-POP groups that overcame the 7 years of evil! Which group will celebrate its 7th anniversary in 2024-2025?

However, in the past few years, new movements have been seen...!

Even if some members transfer to another agency, they will not be disbanded or withdrawn.The pattern of continuing activities is increasing.💡

So from here,Contract situation of Korean entertainment agencyAbout,Recent trendsWe will introduce✊✨

Has your lifespan increased? K-POP group activities are on a long-term trend

In the competitive world of K-pop, it is not uncommon for groups to debut but fail to break out, have fewer chances to make a comeback, and end up disbanding.😢

Even if they established their popularity, there were many cases where they were unable to re-sign with the members and disbanded after the 7th year of their debut, when their exclusive contract with the agency ended.⚡

During the era of the so-called 2nd and 3rd generation of K-POP, there were many groups that disbanded even at the height of their popularity, shocking the public.

Therefore, it was once common to think that K-POP idols have a short lifespan.😲💔

However, recently, the trend seems to be gradually changing.👀❕

A new form of ``long-term activities'' is progressing, making it clear that the group will continue even if the members decide to transfer to other agencies.

Furthermore, there are an increasing number of cases in which all members renew their contracts and group activities become longer-term.♪

If an oshi group stays active for a long time, like 10 or 15 years, fans can feel safe supporting them.✊✨

Continuing group activities even after moving to agency

The expiration of the contract with the agency seems to be the time to think about career advancement as an idol.🌱

We see many cases of people transferring to a new agency and actively pursuing solo careers as singers, mastering their acting careers, or taking on the challenge of musicals.👀✨

In the past, there was a pattern of people leaving the group when they moved to different agencies, but...

What has been increasing in the Korean entertainment industry these days is“Even if I change agencies, I will still participate in group activities.”I'm an idol! !

For example,2PM's Ok Taecyeonhas transferred from JYP Entertainment to 51k, a management company specializing in actors!

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"51k" isVIXX's N (Cha Ha-kyung)is also the office to which I belong.🌷

While participating in group activities, both of them are also focusing on acting activities.❕

Also,I.M from MONSTA XIt has also become a hot topic that the group has transferred from STARSHIP Entertainment to "Sony Music Entertainment Korea".💡

More recently,SHINee's Taemin and Onewleft SM Entertainment,

Transferred to "Big Planet Made Entertainment" and "GRIFFIN Entertainment" respectively🌼

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I think that by changing agencies, I was able to create an environment where I could do the music that I wanted to do more.😌

I.M, Taemin, and Onew have all stated that they will balance solo and group activities.🌟

The choice of ``continuing group activities even after transferring to the agency'' is a happy choice for the fans, as they will be able to see Oshii's new side as well as the idol-like side of the past.🌷

Solo activities at a private agency

A style that has been attracting attention recently is that ``solo activities are continued at a private agency, group activities are continued at the group's agency.''❕

Among the options of ``continuing group activities even after transferring to an agency'', the independent pattern of ``establishing a private agency'' is increasing.👏

For example,SUPER JUNIOR's Donghae and Eunhyukestablished “ODE.ent”✨

Only individual activities are carried out through "ODE.ent", and group activities as SUPER JUNIOR are carried out through SM Entertainment!

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Also,Baekhyun from EXOestablished "INB100" and transferred from SM Entertainment along with members Xiumin and Chen.🙌

Furthermore,3 members of BLACKPINKThey each established their own private offices,

"Solo activities will be done through their respective agencies, and group activities will be done through YG Entertainment."

It is clearly stated that📝

List of K-POP groups that continue their activities even after moving to an agency!

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As we have introduced so far, in the Korean entertainment industry, there have recently been an increasing number of cases in which members are able to continue group activities even after leaving the agency where they debuted.👏⭐

Here,A K-POP group that continues its activities without disbanding or withdrawing even if some members choose to transfer to other agencies.I would like to introduce you to💖

SUPER JUNIOR

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The first group we will introduce is SUPER JUNIOR.🌟

SUPER JUNIOR, which debuted in 2005, currently has nine members.✨

SUPER JUNIOR members have renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment many times since their debut!

However, when their contracts expire in 2023, Donghae, Eunhyuk, and Kyuhyun decided to leave SM Entertainment.

Donghae and Eunhyuk have moved to their own agency ``ODE.ent'' as co-representatives, and Kyuhyun has moved to the entertainment agency ``Antenna''🫧

It has been announced that individual activities will be conducted at their respective agencies, and SUPER JUNIOR's group activities will be conducted under SM Entertainment.👏

In fact, group activities are still going strong, such as making a comeback in 2024 with the song "Show Time" and holding concerts as a complete group.♪

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The second group we will introduce is Girls' Generation.🌟

Girls' Generation, which debuted in 2007, currently has eight members!

In 2017, 10 years after their debut, Seohyun, Tiffany, and Sooyoung left SM Entertainment.

Currently, Seohyun is a member of "NAMOO ACTORS", Tiffany is a member of "SUBLIME", and Sooyoung is a member of "SARAM Entertainment".✨

Furthermore, Sunny will also leave SM Entertainment in 2023🫧

Although it has become difficult for them to work as a complete group as each of them is doing more individual activities, they made a comeback in 2022 with the song "FOREVER 1".📢

SHINee

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The third group to introduce is SHINee.🌟

SHINee debuted in 2008 and is currently active as a four-member group.💡

When their contracts expired in 2024, Onew and Taemin transferred agencies and left SM Entertainment.

Onew is currently employed by the newly established planning company ``GRIFFIN Entertainment,'' while Taemin is employed by the entertainment agency ``Big Planet Made Entertainment.''✨

Although both members have changed agencies, it has been announced that SHINee's activities will continue with SM Entertainment.🎉

Since Onew and Taemin transferred to September 2024, they have not yet made a full comeback.📢

However, Taemin will make a solo comeback in August 2024, and Onew will make a solo comeback from their new agency in September 2024.✨

Furthermore, Key has also announced a solo comeback in September 2024.🌷

2AM

The fourth group we would like to introduce is 2AM.🌟

2AM is a four-member vocal group that debuted from JYP Entertainment in 2008!

From 2010 to 2014, he belonged to BIGHIT Entertainment (currently HYBE).

Currently, the four members belong to different entertainment agencies: Changmin is ``MAJOR9'', Seulong is ``WAKEONE'', Jo Kwon is ``ARCHIVE ACHIM'', and Jinwoong is ``MYSTIC STORY''.🏢

However, when signing a contract with the agency they are transferring to,

“If I decide to do 2AM group activities, I will prioritize 2AM activities no matter what.”

It seems that he has included the condition that💡

In January 2024, 16 years after their debut, they released the song "Echoes of Love's Journey" as 2AM.👏

2PM

The fifth group we would like to introduce is 2PM.🌟

2PM is a six-member group that debuted from JYP Entertainment in 2008!

Ok Taecyeon will be transferred to ``51K'' in 2018, and Chansung will be transferred to ``L'July Entertainment'' in 2022.🏢

The two also stated that ``2PM's activities will be carried out together with JYP Entertainment.''✨

Members who are still active as 2PM members, although they have fewer opportunities to be active as a complete group.🌼

In 2021, the 6 members made a comeback with the song “Make it”!

INFINITE

The 6th group we would like to introduce is INFINITE.🌟

INFINITE debuted from woollim entertainment in 2010.❕

In 2017, one member left the group when their first contract expired, but they are currently active with six members.💡

By 2022, all six members left Woollim Entertainment and focused on individual activities at their respective transfer destinations.

However, in 2023, 13 years after their debut, the members gathered together and established "INFINITE Company"!

While individual activities will be carried out through their respective agencies, future group activities will be carried out through "INFINITE Company".🎉

In 2024, all six members will release a fan song "Flower" to commemorate the 14th anniversary of their debut.🌷

TEEN TOP

The seventh group we would like to introduce is TEEN TOP.🌟

TEEN TOP debuted from TOP Media in 2010 and is currently active as a four-member group!

Niel and Changjo in January 2022Mr., Chonji in December 2023Mr.and rickyMr.has decided to leave the company as his contract with TOP Media has expired.

Currently, Niel is in "NEW ENTRY", ChangjoMr.is ``BEAT INTERACTIVE'' as Choi Jong-hyun, whose real name is Choi Jong-hyun.Mr.belongs to “Trendx Entertainment”🏢

Although they left TOP Media, TEEN TOP promised their fans that they would continue group activities⭐

In June 2023, all four members made a comeback with the song "HWEEK"🎉

Apink

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The 8th group we will introduce is Apink.🌟

Apink, which debuted in 2011, currently has 5 members!

Jung Eun Ji re-signed with IST Entertainment when her exclusive contract expired in 2023.

Park Cho Rong, Yoon Bomi, Kim Nam Joo, and Oh Ha Young have transferred to CHOI CREATIVE LAB.🏢

However, due to their strong wishes, they continued their activities as Apink.✨

It has been stated that ``IST Entertainment and CHOI CREATIVE LAB will cooperate in Apink's future activities.''😌🙌

Apink continues to show its complete form even after four members transferred.🌷

In 2024, they will release the fan song "Wait Me There" to commemorate the 13th anniversary of their debut.👏

B1A4

The 9th group we would like to introduce is B1A4.🌟

B1A4 debuted from WM Entertainment in 2011!

In 2018, two of us transferred to another agency when our first contract expired, and we are currently working as a three-person team.💡

The three members of B1A4 constantly released songs even while pursuing individual activities and serving in the military.✨

In January 2024, they made a comeback for the first time in about 2 years and 2 months with the song “REWIND”🌟

Meanwhile, Gongchan has decided to leave WM Entertainment in August 2024.😢

His transfer destination has not yet been revealed, and he has not made a full comeback since leaving the company until September 2024.

However, when he left the agency, he clarified, ``I will be leaving WM Entertainment, but I plan to participate in activities as B1A4.''🌷

Expectations are high for the complete comeback in the future.❕

VIXX

The 10th group we would like to introduce is VIXX.🌟

We debuted with Jellyfish Entertainment in 2012 and are currently active as a 4-member group!

The photo I introduced only shows three people, Leo, Ken, and Hyuk, but N (Cha Ha-kyung), who is also a very successful actor, is also a member of VIXX!

N ended her contract with Jellyfish Entertainment in 2020 and transferred to the entertainment agency 51K under her real name Cha Ha-kyung.🏢

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Furthermore, Hyuk will transfer to “Companion Company” in 2022.💡

Although some members have transferred, each member has gone through individual activities and military service,

In November 2023, they made a comeback for the first time in about 4 years with the song “Amnesia”👏(Mr. N was unable to attend due to schedule reasons)

In March 2024, Leo and Ken will also end their contracts with Jellyfish Entertainment and move to a new agency.

Currently, Leo is affiliated with ``Big Boss Entertainment'' and Ken is affiliated with ``S27M Entertainment.''✨

When Leo and Ken left the agency, VIXX made it clear, ``We have promised to continue doing group activities together with Jellyfish.''🥰

In fact, in May 2024, a complete fan meeting will be held (Hyuk will not be attending as he is currently serving in the military).📢

BTOB

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The 11th group we would like to introduce is BTOB.🌟

BTOB debuted from CUBE Entertainment in 2012 and is currently active with 6 members!

In 2023, at the timing of the second contract expiration, all members left CUBE Entertainment and transferred.👀

Currently, Changsub is affiliated with "fantagio" and Sungjae is affiliated with "IWill Media".✨

Furthermore, the remaining members Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Hyunsik, and Peniel have established a new label, ``BTOB COMPANY.''👑

Every office"Prioritize and support group activities"We are announcing💡

Since the transfer, as of September 2024, they have not yet made a full comeback, but they have released new songs individually and as a unit.🎧

Furthermore, a fan concert will be held with the complete group in March 2024.♪

EXO

The 12th group we would like to introduce is EXO.🌟

EXO debuted from SM Entertainment in 2012 and currently has eight members!

D.O., Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen have decided to transfer to another agency when their contracts expire in 2023.💡

At that time, the four members stated that they would continue with EXO's group activities.✨

Currently, D.O. belongs to "Company SooSoo," and Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen belong to "INB100," which was founded by Baekhyun.🏢

From the time the members transferred until September 2024, there have been individual music releases, but there has been no complete comeback yet.

I have high expectations for future group activities.❕

GOT7

The 13th group we would like to introduce is GOT7.🌟

GOT7 is a seven-member group that debuted from JYP Entertainment in 2014!

All members have decided to leave JYP Entertainment in 2021 when their first contract expires.

Currently, JAY B is working at "mauve COMPANY", MarkMr.is “DNA Management・Mark Tuan Studio”, JacksonMr.Jinyoung, private agency “TEAM WANG”Mr."BH Entertainment", YoungjaeMr.is "ANDBUT COMPANY", BamBamMr.is "ABYSS COMPANY", YugyeomMr.belongs to "AOMG"🏢

7 members are in different agencies👀

However, GOT7 did not give up on group activities and will make a complete comeback in 2022 with the song "NANANA".✊✨

MONSTA

The 14th group we would like to introduce is MONSTA X.🌟

MONSTA X debuted under STARSHIP Entertainment in 2015 and is currently active with 6 members! (There are 5 members in the photo as some members were serving in the military at the time)

In 2022, when the first contract expired, I.M left Starship Entertainment and transferred to Sony Music Entertainment Korea.

However, at that time, STARSHIP Entertainment announced, ``We have concluded discussions with I.M to continue doing group activities together.''👏

MONSTA😢

Let's wait and hope that he will make a full comeback after completing his military service.🎉

iKON

The 15th group we would like to introduce is iKON.🌟

iKON debuted under YG Entertainment in 2015 and is currently active with 6 members!

In 2023, when the first contract expired, all members transferred to 143 Entertainment.✨

It is a rare case for all employees to move to the same agency.🌱

When he transferred to 143 Entertainment, he promised his fans that he would "prioritize his activities as a complete group."✊✨

Currently, members are joining the military one after another, so it looks like it will be a while before they can be active as a complete group.👀

I’m looking forward to the day of my discharge from the military and waiting for my full comeback!💗

BLACKPINK

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The 16th group we would like to introduce is BLACKPINK.🌟

BLACKPINK is a four-member group that debuted from YG Entertainment in 2016!

In 2023, when the first contract expired, they renewed their contract with YG Entertainment "only for group activities"🎉

Individual activities will be conducted through their respective offices.👑

Currently, Jisoo is affiliated with her own label ``BLISSOO'', Jenny is affiliated with her own label ``OA (ODD ATELIER)'', Rosé is affiliated with the entertainment agency ``THE BLACK LABEL'', and Lisa is affiliated with her own label ``LLOUD''.🏢

Since the transfer, as of September 2024, he has not made a complete comeback yet.📢

However, according to YG Entertainment,Comeback and world tour in 2025This means that we are planning to

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Summary

This time, we bring you a special feature on "K-POP groups that continue their activities even after changing agencies"💌

All fans hope for a long-lasting group activity.💖

In response to that feeling,Idols who continue group activities even if their agencies are separatedhas increased✨

Recently,Even if some members become independent, group activities will continue at their original agency.There are also notable cases where❕

It seems that K-POP offices are becoming more flexible and changing with the times.🌷

It's a happy trend for both the pushers and the fans 🥰

I think "K-POP groups that continue to be active even if some members change agencies" will become mainstream in the future.💡

Pay attention to the future trends in the contract situation of Korean entertainment agencies.🙏💕

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