Lee Hyun Renews Contract with Big Hit Music for 19th Year
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Singer Lee Hyun has re-signed with Big Hit Music, extending a partnership that began in 2007.
- The agency emphasized its commitment to supporting Lee Hyun's career, citing a strong foundation of trust built over 19 years.
- Lee Hyun expressed gratitude for Big Hit Music as his musical home and a reliable partner, vowing to continue creating music and performing.
Lee Hyun is continuing his long-standing relationship with Big Hit Music, having officially signed a contract renewal with the agency.
It is very meaningful to continue our relationship with an artist who has been with us since the company's early days.
This marks 19 years since Lee Hyun first signed with the company in 2007. Big Hit Music highlighted the significance of continuing a partnership with an artist who has been with them since their early days. The agency stated that they plan to actively support Lee Hyun's activities based on the solid trust built over nearly two decades.
Based on the solid trust built over 19 years, we plan to actively support Lee Hyun's activities.
Lee Hyun described Big Hit Music as his "musical home and most reliable partner." He emphasized that the renewal is based on deep trust and respect, sentiments that have characterized their relationship. He pledged to create more opportunities to connect with fans through music and to remain a singer who constantly performs.
I have re-signed with Big Hit Music, my musical home and most reliable partner.
Lee Hyun debuted in 2007 with the co-ed group 8Eight, achieving popularity with hits like "Heartbreaker" and "I'm Mad at You." He also formed the duo Homme with 2AM's Changmin in 2010, releasing the hit "I Was Able to Eat Well," and later released his solo song "I'm Singing Because I Lost Love."
It is based on deep trust and respect for each other, as it has been so far.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.