Red Velvet Members Renew Contracts with SM Entertainment, Fans Await Final Decisions

Red Velvet, the beloved K-pop group, has seen the majority of its members renew their contracts with SM Entertainment, sparking widespread interest in the decisions of the remaining two members. Recently, SM Entertainment announced the renewal of contracts with Joy, following Seulgi and Irene's earlier renewals in August 2023 and February 2024, respectively. Joy expressed her commitment to continue showing her diverse talents as both a member of Red Velvet and as an individual artist and actress, emphasizing her desire to create positive synergies with SM Entertainment for her fans.

With three out of five members having renewed their contracts, the focus now shifts to Wendy and Yeri, whose decisions are eagerly anticipated. Speculations about Wendy's potential departure arose after her absence from the 'SM Town Live 2025' event, attributed to personal reasons, though no official statement has been made. This has led to mixed opinions among fans and observers.

Since their debut in August 2014 with 'Happiness', Red Velvet has captivated audiences worldwide with hits like 'Ice Cream Cake', 'Red Flavor', 'Dumb Dumb', 'Russian Roulette', 'Peek-A-Boo', 'Psycho', 'Feel My Rhythm', 'Chill Kill', and 'Cosmic'. The group recently celebrated their 10th anniversary with a successful Asia fan concert tour, further solidifying their status in the K-pop industry. As fans await the final decisions of Wendy and Yeri, the future of Red Velvet's activities as a complete group remains a topic of keen interest.