According to a report by Allkpop, SM Entertainment has officially confirmed that Key and Minho have agreed to extend their contracts with the company in 2024. This decision comes after the duo spent 16 years collaborating under SM Entertainment.
As reported by News1, SM Entertainment has also revealed that SHINee will be hosting an Encore concert in May 2024, featuring all full members, including Taemin and Onew, who have since moved to different agencies. Below are the key points:
1. Key and Minho Extend Contracts with SM Entertainment
Portrait of Key (instagram.com/shinee)Portrait of Minho (instagram.com/choiminho_1209)On Monday, April 9, 2024, Key and Minho finalized their contract extensions with SM Entertainment. They will continue pursuing solo endeavors within the Korean entertainment industry under SM Entertainment. This decision sets them apart from their fellow SHINee members, Taemin and Onew, who opted to end their contracts.
The SHINee quintet, comprising Key, Minho, Onew, Taemin, and Jonghyun, debuted in 2008 with the release of “Replay.” Despite 16 years in the industry, the group remains active, serving as role models within the KPop community.
2. Onew and Taemin’s New Ventures
Portrait of Taemin (instagram.com/shinee) Portrait of Onew (instagram.com/dlstmxkakwldrl)Taemin recently signed an exclusive contract with BPM Entertainment on April 1, 2024. Meanwhile, Onew has joined Griffin Entertainment, a newly established agency in 2024, led by Zico’s former manager, Jang Moon Sung. Both Taemin and Onew will now pursue solo activities under their respective agencies. Despite their individual endeavors, the SHINee members have pledged to maintain unity, with SM Entertainment continuing to oversee group activities.
3. SHINee’s Encore Concert Confirmed for May 2024
Portraits of SHINee members (Instagram.com/shinee)SM Entertainment has announced that SHINee will stage an Encore concert as part of their SHINee World VI (Perfect Illumination) tour. Following a successful tour launch in June 2023, concluding in Hong Kong on March 16, 2024, the Encore concert is set to take place in May 2024. All members, including Onew, who was on hiatus during the tour, will participate.
Fans eagerly anticipate this meaningful event. Where do you think the concert will be held?Discover the latest news from SM Entertainment as Key and Minho extend contracts, Onew and Taemin move agencies, and SHINee prepares for a May concert.Discover the latest news from SM Entertainment as Key and Minho extend contracts, Onew and Taemin move agencies, and SHINee prepares for a May concert.