SM idols like Taemin, Onew, and Baekhyun are transitioning to new agencies, continuing group and solo activities.
May/4/2024 17:01
Idols belonging to SM Entertainment are moving towards new paths one after another. Interest is growing in the current situation of SUPER JUNIOR, SHINee, and EXO members. SHINee's Taemin's exclusive contract with SM ended at the end of March. He announced that he will continue his activities as SHINee with SM. Last month, he announced that he signed an exclusive contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment. The same agency also includes Ho Gak, VIVIZ, Ha Sungwoon from Wanna One, Lee Mujin, Ren (NU'EST), Lee Sungi, and others. Following Taemin, Onew also announced that he has moved to the new project company Griffin Entertainment. After the transfer, he announced fan meetings in Asia, including Korea and Japan, attracting attention to his future activities. Photo = Big Planet Made Entertainment, Griffin Entertainment EXO's Baekhyun established the independent label INB100 in January this year. INB100 revealed, "Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen's solo activities and activities as EXO-CBX will be under INB100, while group activities as EXO will be conducted by SM Entertainment." SM also announced, "Artists can separately proceed with individual activities. The 8 members of EXO will continue group activities together." Photo = INB100 Dio signed a contract with the new agency Company Soo Soo for personal activities last year. SM revealed, "Dio's exclusive contract will end in early November. He will continue his activities as EXO with SM, and acting and personal activities will be carried out through a new company established by our manager." Dio will make a solo comeback with the 3rd mini album "Growth" on May 7th. He will also hold the first solo fan concert tour in 11 Asian cities. Last month, EXO held a solo fan meeting "2024 EXO FAN MEETING: ONE." Suho, Xiumin, Baekhyun, Chen, Chanyeol, and Dio participated, while Kai and Sehun, who are serving in the military, supported from the audience. Photo = TV Report DB SUPER JUNIOR renewed their contract with SM last year, and it was reported that Ryeowook, Donghae, and Kyuhyun will pursue personal activities separately from SM. Subsequently, Kyuhyun signed an exclusive contract with Antenna and released a solo EP, actively engaging in various activities. Donghae and Ryeowook established ODE.ent and became co-representatives. They recently released the 5th mini album "606" and are currently on a Japan tour. From ATEEZ to ONEW! Japanese TV-sponsored live event "BEAT AX" in June will feature artists from Japan and Korea. EXO successfully concluded their 12th-anniversary fan meeting, with Kai and Sehun, who are in the military, also present at the venue. SUPER JUNIOR-D&E decided on the title "DEparture" for their Japan tour, with additional arena shows announced for June. Photo = SM Entertainment
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