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K-Pop Group SEVENTEEN Renews Contracts for All 13 Members
The group's agency confirmed that all members have renewed their contracts for a second time. The announcement follows an earlier on-stage statement and comes amid other departures in the industry.
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Pledis Entertainment announced that all 13 members of the K-pop group SEVENTEEN have renewed their contracts for a second time. The formal statement was posted on the group's official Weverse page. The agency said the renewal process has been completed for all members except those currently serving in the military. Remaining members will finish the process in line with their service schedules.
Background on the Renewal SEVENTEEN first renewed contracts early in 2021.
The group debuted in 2015 under Pledis Entertainment, now a HYBE subsidiary, and members participate in writing, producing, and choreographing their own music. Four members are currently enlisted in the army, and two more are expected to follow under South Korea's military conscription rules. Unit and solo projects will continue during this period.
“The contract renewal process has been completed for all members with the exception of those currently carrying out their military service, and the remaining members will be completing the process in alignment with their respective military service conditions.”
The group stated that all 13 members agreed to continue working together. Pledis said it will support activities for the full lineup, subunits, and solo work, and plans to expand the group's international presence. The renewal is notable because full-group contract extensions remain uncommon in the K-pop industry, where initial contracts typically last up to seven years.
