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The South Korean music industry, particularly the global phenomenon of K-pop, is often characterized by the "seven-year curse," a term referring to the standard length of exclusive artist contracts that frequently leads to group disbandment or member departures. However, Tomorrow X Together (TXT), the quintet under BIGHIT MUSIC, has recently made headlines by not only ... Read more

In a significant development that underscores the evolving landscape of artist management in the global K-Pop industry, SM Entertainment announced on Monday, April 6, 2026, that Ten, a prominent member of NCT and WayV, will conclude his exclusive contract with the agency. This pivotal decision, effective April 8, 2026, marks a new chapter for the ... Read more

The K-Pop landscape was rattled on April 3, 2026, with the official announcement that Mark, a prominent and multifaceted member of the globally recognized group NCT, would be departing from both the collective and its long-standing agency, SM Entertainment. This significant development sent immediate shockwaves through the fandom, known as NCTzens, and beyond, sparking widespread ... Read more

On March 31, 2026, a significant shift in the K-Pop landscape was announced as former IZ*ONE leader and successful solo artist Kwon Eunbi officially concluded her exclusive contract with Woollim Entertainment. The agency confirmed her departure in a statement posted on her official Weverse community, signaling the end of a chapter for both the artist ... Read more