Yeri and Wendy have officially ended their contracts with SM Entertainment—but rest assured, Red Velvet is staying together.
📣 SM Confirms Contract Expiration
On April 4, SM Entertainment announced via Red Velvet's official SNS:
"Our exclusive contracts with Yeri and Wendy have come to an end. The time we spent with them was truly meaningful, and we sincerely support their new beginnings."
But don't panic, ReVeluvs! SM confirmed that both Yeri and Wendy will continue group activities with Red Velvet. The agency added:
"Yeri and Wendy will remain Red Velvet members and will continue team activities with SM Entertainment. Please continue to show love for Red Velvet's dazzling journey ahead."
💌 A Message from Yeri to Fans
Yeri hinted at the contract update earlier via fan community platform Bubble:
"Because of you guys, I can move forward with strength and confidence. I'll continue to do well and earn your trust."
🎶 10 Years Strong—Red Velvet Legacy
Red Velvet debuted in August 2014 with Happiness and quickly climbed to the top with mega-hits like:
- Red Flavor
- Peek-A-Boo
- Psycho
- Ice Cream Cake
- Rookie
- Russian Roulette
- Feel My Rhythm
Yeri joined the group in 2015, adding a new layer of charm and energy. Over the years, both Wendy and Yeri have shown immense growth as vocalists, artists, and icons.
Even with changes behind the scenes, Red Velvet is proving once again: the bond is stronger than contracts.
