According to news reports from News1 on the 5th, Key and Minho are currently closely communicating with SM about renewing their contract. This would mark their fourth contract renewal.
Earlier, it was reported exclusively by News1 that SHINee's youngest member Taemin would be leaving SM after 16 years of partnership. On the other hand, with their contract expiration approaching, Key and Minho have been leaning towards renewing their contract with their current agency, thus indicating their intention to continue their relationship with SM.
Key and Minho are also actively engaged in individual activities. Key has been appearing on variety shows such as 'Amazing Saturday' and 'Crime Scene', while Minho has been pursuing acting alongside his activities, meeting audiences through the movie 'New Normal' last year.
Since their debut in 2008 with "Replay," SHINee has gained popularity with hit songs such as "Love Like Oxygen," "Juliette," "Ring Ding Dong," "Everybody," "Sherlock," and "Dream Girl."
Meanwhile, there is speculation that SHINee's eldest member Onew may become a free agent once his contract with SM ends.
Regardless of SHINee members' individual contract statuses with SM, it has been announced that the group will continue their full activities through SM in the future.
-That's a relief ㅠㅠ
-Minho is doing well as an actor and Key is doing well in variety shows, so it seems like SM has grabbed them
-Just once, let the two of them form a unit!
-They're smart.
-They're wise, for real ㅋㅋ
-Only the 91 line is leftㅜㅜ
-Their fourth renewalㄷㄷ
-They're smart ㅋㅋㅋ Even though fans may think differently, honestly, SM takes great care of SHINee.
-I didn't think Key would leave. Even though he complains a lot, you can feel his affection for the company.
-Those who complain a lot about their company are usually the ones who stay for a long time anyway. Anyway, I support them.
