D.O. of EXO is now a free agent after his contract with Company Soo Soo ended. He is negotiating with multiple management companies.
November/4/2025 15:28
As EXO's D.O. has become a free agent, the former agency showed a cautious attitude regarding reports that 'he was asked to maintain a 50% stake.' On the 4th, a representative from Company Soo Soo revealed to OSEN, 'D.O. and our company have decided not to re-sign, and the contract has recently expired.' Company Soo Soo is a management company established together with manager Nam Kyung-soo, who has been working with D.O. since he left SM Entertainment in 2023. It has effectively been operated like D.O.'s personal agency. However, with the recent expiration of the contract without re-signing, D.O. has become a free agent. As he is now available for solo artist activities, group activities with EXO, and appearances in variety shows as an actor, he has been contacted by numerous management companies and is in discussions for a new contract. Amidst this, it has been reported that D.O. requested to maintain the 50% stake he secured at the time of Company Soo Soo's establishment, which has attracted attention. However, a representative from Company Soo Soo stated, 'It is true that D.O. holds a 50% stake in our company. However, we cannot confirm whether he requested to maintain it. We ask for your understanding.' D.O. will appear in the Disney+ original series 'Fabricated City' to be released on the 5th, and he has an encore performance for his solo concert planned for December.
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