Girls' Generation's Yuri thanked SM and staff in a tearful farewell after her 19-year exclusive contract ended by mutual agreement.
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Girls' Generation's Yuri shed tears as her contract with SM Entertainment ended. Yesterday (the 3rd), she wrote on her SNS, "I joined as a trainee in 2001, and before I knew it, 25 years have passed. Thank you for raising me, cherishing me, and loving me." She conveyed that she spent warm time with the staff at her agency, and also revealed that she had personally prepared gifts for the staff. Previously, when asked, "What is your highest expenditure these days?" Yuri answered, "Gifts for the company people who worked for me." Yuri added, "Thank you for raising me for 24 years. I wish everyone happiness. I love you, SM." Last month, SM Entertainment announced through an official comment that after deep discussions with Yuri, they had mutually agreed to end her exclusive contract of 19 years as of August 31. ・Girls' Generation Yuri announces end of contract with SM, where she belonged for 19 years... Group activities to continue (official) ・Girls' Generation Hyoyeon & Yuri & Sooyoung, long-awaited unit debut today! Title track 'Skibidi' performance video released
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