After more than 20 years, TVXQ still renews contract with SM Entertainment
3 Apr - TVXQ has recently renewed their contract with their current agency, SM Entertainment.
SM Entertainment announced the news on 2 March, stating, "Since their debut in 2003, TVXQ has renewed their contract based on the trust they have built with SM over a long period of time, and they will take a new leap forward with SM's full support."
Member Yunho said, "It feels refreshing to continue our relationship with SM, which we have been with since our debut. We will become a TVXQ that will always do our best for our fans who have always sent us their endless love and support."
Said Changmin, "It is very meaningful to have been able to accompany SM for over 20 years. We will draw an even more wonderful future for TVXQ together with SM, which has always supported and given us strength."
Making their debut as a five-member group in 2003, TVXQ, which is celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year, has been greatly loved as a representative second-generation idol group with their debut song "Hug" being a huge hit. They also have many hit songs including "Rising Sun", "Wrong Number", "MIROTIC", and "The Way U Are".
Meanwhile, TVXQ will be holding a nationwide live tour in Japan at the Tokyo Dome from 25 to 27 April.
(Photo Source: TVXQ IG, Kookje)
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