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Seventeen, all 13 members renew contracts with Pledis Entertainment again
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Seventeen, all 13 members renew contracts with Pledis Entertainment again

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korean K-pop group Seventeen has renewed their contracts with their agency, Pledis Entertainment, for the second time.
  • All 13 members have signed new agreements, with those currently serving in the military set to sign upon their return.
  • The group expressed joy in sharing the news with their fans, emphasizing their belief in achieving anything together and their desire to go further as a team.

K-pop sensation Seventeen is set to continue its journey with Pledis Entertainment, as all 13 members have renewed their contracts with the agency. This marks the group's second contract renewal, underscoring a strong and enduring relationship.

We are happy to deliver good news to our fans, CARAT. With the belief that there is nothing we cannot achieve together as members, and with a shared desire to go further as a team, all 13 of us have decided to move forward together.

— SeventeenThe group expressed their feelings about the contract renewal and their commitment to their fans and future activities.

Pledis Entertainment announced on the 13th that the members, including S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The8, Mingyu, Dokyeom, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino, have signed new agreements. The agency clarified that while most members have already completed the signing, those currently fulfilling their military service will do so sequentially according to their service conditions.

Seventeen shared their excitement about the news, stating, "We are happy to deliver good news to our fans, CARAT. With the belief that there is nothing we cannot achieve together as members, and with a shared desire to go further as a team, all 13 of us have decided to move forward together." They urged their fans to join them in their "promise to challenge eternity as part of 'TEAM SVT'."

We will faithfully fulfill our role as a reliable supporter and partner to help each member further display their unique talents and for the team's healthy energy to spread more widely across the globe.

— Pledis EntertainmentThe agency outlined its commitment to supporting the group's diverse activities.

Pledis Entertainment pledged to provide systematic and full support for Seventeen's group, unit, and individual activities. "We will faithfully fulfill our role as a reliable supporter and partner to help each member further display their unique talents and for the team's healthy energy to spread more widely across the globe," the agency stated. They also expressed anticipation for Seventeen's return as a 13-member group and committed to laying the groundwork for a successful comeback.

We look forward to the day Seventeen stands before you again as 13 members and will lay the groundwork for a successful full-group comeback.

— Pledis EntertainmentThe agency expressed its anticipation for the group's future activities.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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