Girls' Generation member Yuri to leave longtime agency SM Entertainment after 19 years
Yuri's exclusive contract with SM Entertainment will officially end on Aug 31.
Yuri, a member of the K-pop group Girls Generation, will part ways with her long-standing agency SM Entertainment after 19 years, with her contract set to expire on August 31. The agency announced the decision following extensive talks with Yuri, expressing gratitude for her contributions to both the group and the global K-pop movement since her debut in 2007.
Despite ending her contract with SM Entertainment, Yuri will remain a part of Girls Generation. The remaining members of the group, Taeyeon, Hyoyeon, and Yoona, are still signed with the agency. Girls Generation, known for hits like Into The New World, Gee, Genie, and The Boys, is preparing for its 20th anniversary in 2027, with Tiffany revealing that they have begun preparations for the celebration.
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