Wendy and Yeri, members of the group Red Velvet, have ended their 11-year tenure with SM Entertainment.
On the 4th, SM Entertainment announced, “The exclusive contracts between our company and Wendy, Yeri have ended.”
They added, “The time spent with Wendy and Yeri, who have been active as part of Red Velvet and as solo artists in various fields, was a great joy for us. We cherish every moment we have built up so far and sincerely support Wendy and Yeri in their new endeavors.”
Wendy and Yeri debuted as members of Red Velvet in 2014 and have been loved for numerous hit songs such as “Ice Cream Cake,” “Red Flavor,” “Feel My Rhythm,” and “Cosmic.”
SM Entertainment also stated that Wendy and Yeri will continue to be part of Red Velvet’s activities and asked for continued support in their outstanding journey. They expressed gratitude for the immense love and support given to Wendy and Yeri, and requested warm interest in their new paths.