Seventeen Renews Contracts: All 13 Members Stay Together

Group SEVENTEEN has announced they will continue their activities together, having signed a renewal contract with their current agency, Pledis Entertainment, with all 13 members. SEVENTEEN, now in their 12th year since debut, shared this news at the end of their world tour concert, 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] ENCORE,' held at the Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon on the 4th and 5th. S.Coups, the group's leader, revealed that all 13 members decided to re-sign after extensive discussions among themselves, and fans responded with enthusiastic cheers.

This contract renewal marks SEVENTEEN's second with Pledis Entertainment, the agency they have been with since their debut in 2015. Following their first contract renewal in 2021, this second renewal ensures their continued journey together. SEVENTEEN directly shared the happy news with their fans, asking them to "wait just a little longer as we will be back as 13 members soon," and promised to continue their unit and individual activities diligently, staying connected with their fans.

SEVENTEEN's full-group contract renewal is noteworthy as it encompasses not only group activities but also individual endeavors. While full-group activities are currently physically challenging due to some members' military service, the group has been actively pursuing both team activities and solo/unit promotions even with some members absent. This contract renewal announcement is expected to further strengthen their fandom and lay the groundwork for stable group activities as one team even after the "military hiatus."

Cultural critic Kim Heon-sik commented on the contract renewal, stating, "It's a choice that prioritizes the continuous relationship with fans, which is the identity and essence of K-pop." He added, "It holds great value in continuing the trust and love for CARAT (fandom name), and it foretells the emergence of a global, long-lasting idol group with even greater influence in the future."

Having successfully concluded their encore concert, SEVENTEEN is set to engage in various activities. The group's main vocal unit, Dokyeom X Seungkwan, will hold their concert 'DxS Ballad On Stage' from the 17th to the 19th at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. S.Coups X Mingyu will embark on their 'CxM Double Up Live Party' tour from the 24th to the 26th at the Kaohsiung Arena in Taiwan. Additionally, SEVENTEEN will meet their fans at the '2026 SVT 10TH FANMEETING SEVENTEEN IN CARAT LAND' to be held at the Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon on June 20th and 21st.