SM Entertainment announced on the 9th, "Key and Minho have renewed their contracts based on the deep trust they have built with us over a long period of time."

The agency explained, "We are happy to continue our precious relationship with Key and Minho. We have renewed our contract based on our strong trust."

SM promised full support. "We will provide generous support so that they can shine as both SHINee and solo artists."

Key and Minho pointed out, "SM has been with SHINee every moment since the beginning. We are where we are today because of the company's staff."

"We will continue to demonstrate good synergy," he said. "As an artist, I want to create a new and more diverse starting point."

Lastly, he added, "I am sincerely grateful to the fans who always believe in and support me, and I will always try my best to show a good side of me."

SHINee celebrated their 16th debut anniversary this year. They recently successfully completed its Asian tour. They showed off their solid global popularity.

Key is active in a wide range of activities, including group and solo music, as well as entertainment, MC, fashion, and advertising, befitting his nickname 'all-round cheatkey'.

Minho is also active as a singer and actor. In addition to proving his acting skills, he also established himself as a solo singer with his first mini album and fan concert.

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<Translated by=Jisu Kim (Dispatch)>