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RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jin, V, Jimin and Jungkook are here to stay!
K-pop titans BTS are taking over the world and they're here to stay - at least another seven years. The group have renewed their contract with their management company, Big Hit Entertainment through 2026. The group who renewed their contracts a year earlier, will have a total of eight years ahead with Big Hit.
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Although a seven-year contract may seem like a lot to many, these contracts are typical of K-pop groups. The Korea Fair Trade Commission has set the cap at seven-year contracts, no matter what the outcome may be for different K-pop groups.
Prior to the announcement, fans feared the "seven-year curse" may hit BTS who first signed with Big Hit in 2010. Fans feared the often-valid superstition that when a K-pop group does not renew its contract after seven years, they break up. Well, rest assured, BTS are here, forever.
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BTS released a statement on the matter stating: "We respect our mentor, producer [and Big Hit founder] Bang Si-Hyuk who has continued to show us a vision for our future from even before debut and have helped us form our perspective of the world and music. With Big Hit Entertainment's support, we'll continue to strive to give our best for fans all around the world."
The management company also released a statement on the matter. "It is our philosophy that we should cater the best to artists who's achieving an unprecedented global success. After the thorough discussion with seven members of BTS, we decided to renew the contract before the world tour to ensure more stable, long-term activities."
Of course, the BTS ARMY were ready and excited for the news:
Seven more years? Yes, please!
Info via Vulture and Billboard
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