SEVENTEEN's Historic Re-signing
SEVENTEEN Breaks K-Pop Norms: All 13 Members Secure Second Pledis Contract Renewal
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Seventeen set the record for highest first-week sales of a single K-pop album and became the first group to surpass 5 million copies sold in the first week.
The8 and Vernon’s unit V8 released their first mini album on June 29, and Dino is preparing a solo album, 'Picheolin', due August 3, highlighting ongoing individual projects despite the renewed group contract.
The renewal represents a historic milestone: all 13 members have re-signed with no departures, following an earlier renewal in 2021—a rarity for large K-pop groups.
The news came shortly after SEVENTEEN’s 10th anniversary fan meeting in April, underscoring the group’s long-term strategic partnership with Pledis and plans for future full-group activities.
All 13 members of SEVENTEEN have renewed their contracts with Pledis Entertainment for a second time, the agency confirmed, ensuring the K-pop group will continue as a full team Korea Herald. The move is rare in an industry where large groups often lose members between renewals.
The group first renewed early in 2021. This second renewal cements one of the most stable lineups in K-pop history, with zero departures since SEVENTEEN debuted in 2015 Allkpop.
All 13 Members Sign Again, a Historic First
According to Korea Herald, this marks one of the first times in K-pop history that an entire large group has renewed contracts together — twice. Most big groups see at least one member leave before or during a renewal window. SEVENTEEN has bucked that trend completely.
IBTimes reported that Pledis pledged full support for group, unit, and solo activities going forward. For members currently serving in the military, contracts will be completed as their service conditions allow Allkpop.
Record Sales and a Decade of Momentum Behind the Deal
SEVENTEEN holds a major K-pop sales record. They became the first group to surpass 5 million copies sold in a single album's first week Headtopics. That kind of commercial power makes the renewal a major business win for Pledis as well as the members.
The announcement came shortly after the group's 10th anniversary fan meeting in April. The timing signals a long-term strategic plan, not just a routine contract extension Yahoo News Malaysia.
Solo and Unit Projects Keep Moving While Members Serve
The renewal does not mean the group goes quiet. Members The8 and Vernon released the first mini album from their unit V8 on June 29 Allkpop. The two-person unit shows how SEVENTEEN operates even while some members fulfill military duties.
Member Dino is also preparing a solo album called 'Picheolin', set for release on August 3 IBTimes. Pledis confirmed that individual and unit activities will continue until a full-group comeback is possible.
What Comes Next for SEVENTEEN and Their Fanbase
Pledis has not set a date for the next full-group comeback. That wait depends on when all members finish their military service Korea Herald. South Korean law requires most able-bodied men to serve roughly 18 to 21 months.
Still, fans known as CARATs now have a clear answer on the group's future. All 13 members chose to stay Yahoo News Malaysia. That kind of unity is the exception, not the rule, in K-pop — and it sets up SEVENTEEN for a major return when the time comes.
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