Pink Velvet’s Wendy and Yeri are set to embark on a brand new chapter of their lives. After over a decade of being underneath SM Leisure, the Okay-pop stars have determined to half methods with the company. Though, they are going to proceed to be a part of Pink Velvet. The choice got here after their particular person contracts expired with the company. They’ve determined to not renew their contracts and hopefully will be a part of a brand new company to proceed their solo actions.
On April 4, SM Leisure confirmed the information of their departure by an official assertion. “We’re informing you that our unique contracts with Wendy and Yeri have come to an finish. The time we spent along with Wendy and Yeri, who—after debuting as Pink Velvet—weren’t solely energetic in group promotions but additionally as solo artists in varied fields, was an amazing pleasure for us as nicely,” the company wrote [via Soompi].
They added, “We are going to cherish all of the moments now we have spent along with them till now, and we are going to sincerely root for Wendy and Yeri as they make a brand new begin.” Nonetheless, though SM Leisure will now not handle their solo actions, the company confirmed that they are going to proceed their journey as two necessary members of the woman group Pink Velvet.
SM’s additional said, “As members of Pink Velvet, Wendy, and Yeri will likely be working with us for his or her group actions, and we ask that you simply sit up for Pink Velvet’s shining journey that can proceed to unfold.”
“We sincerely thanks for the unsparing love you will have given Wendy and Yeri up till now, and we hope you’ll give your heat curiosity to the 2 members as they embark on new challenges of their respective paths.”
안녕하세요. SM엔터테인먼트입니다. pic.twitter.com/tRNNCwzzr9
— Pink Velvet (@RVsmtown) April 4, 2025
The large announcement got here after Yeri despatched a collection of messages addressing followers on her paid subscription messaging service. She wrote, “Tomorrow morning, a bit of stories regarding me and my company will likely be launched… “I simply needed to inform you guys first fairly than have you ever see it in an article and be shocked, so I got here to you first! So, what I imply to say is, my love for you’ll not change!”
Following her messages, followers have been anticipating her departure from SM Leisure. Many have additionally thanked her for telling them prematurely. Nonetheless, some netizens had been shocked to see them depart the corporate. On theqoo, a web based discussion board neighborhood, one consumer wrote, “I listened to your songs nicely! I hope the opposite three will proceed to advertise even when it’s not all 5.”
One other particular person was shocked to see Wendy depart, emphasizing that the corporate supported her nicely throughout her solo actions underneath them. “Wendy is leaving too? What a shock…,” the person wrote.
so proud to know that yeri loves pink velvet however she loves herself extra 🥹🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/g84HyGQ7vI
— nana🥕 (@yerivese) April 4, 2025
wendy is actively searching for an organization that can permit her to maintain selling with pink velvet. please by no means doubt these ladies’ love for the group ever once more pic.twitter.com/xpIfGmjY2n
— nina (@revelhag) April 4, 2025
In the meantime, following Wendy and Yeri’s departure, the remaining three Pink Velvet members, Seulgi, Irene, and Pleasure, will proceed their journeys with SM. The three of them renewed their particular person contracts in August 2023, February 2024, and January 2025, respectively. Wendy debuted as a member of the woman group in August 2014 when she joined SM Leisure. A yr later, Yeri joined the lineup.
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