SHINee’s Taemin is reportedly parting ways with SM Entertainment after 16 years and is in talks with Big Planet Made Entertainment, according to a report yesterday by Sports News.
Taemin debuted with Shinee in 2008 and has been with SM Entertainment ever since. However, their exclusive contract is set to expire, and both parties have reportedly decided not to renew it for individual activities.
Despite the change, Shinee’s group activities will continue as usual under SM Entertainment.
While reports initially suggested Taemin might sign with Big Planet Made, a representative from the agency stated to Maeil Business Newspaper yesterday that “nothing has been decided” regarding his transfer.
Fans have expressed mixed reactions to the news, with some expressing sadness at his departure from SM and others excited to see his future endeavors.
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Here are some of the reactions from fans:
“A strange company that lets go of Taemin but keeps Lucas…”
태민을 놓치고 루카스를 잡는 이상한 회사….
— 존재의 이유 (@raison0312) March 5, 2024
September 2023
you’ve renewed your contract for the third time then?
K : yes
Key: yes even if we leave, we’ll leave togetherMarch 2024
SHINee Taemin will not renew his contract with SM following expiration
Onew contract is set to expire in the first half of 2024😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/j9YWjyi1H4
— 태민♥민호_Taemin_Minho_2min_SHINee_5 (ZOL) (@Zolshinee2min_5) March 5, 2024
“SM Entertainment’s recent decisions have me scratching my head. From Karina’s apology to the RIIZE lightstick to letting Taemin go while keeping Lucas… is everything okay over there?”
에스엠 어떻게 요새 행적들이 다 파격적일 수가 있지 카리나 사과문 쓰게 한 거나 라이즈 응원봉이나 태민 버리고 루카스를 선택한 거나 이렇게 파격적이여도 되나 싶을 정도로 너무 파격적임
— 사효창 (@tkgyckd) March 5, 2024
“Taemin deserves 10 billion won, no doubt! But why are the reports about his deal constantly changing?”
울 태민이 100억은 당연히 받아 마땅하죠🤗
근데 무슨 기사가 계속 바뀌는거냐고요🤷♀️ https://t.co/LSiYD387Ms— 봄니❤️탬니🐥 (@taeminbomin0718) March 5, 2024
I just hope Taemin will be able to achieve even greater things and reach new heights wherever he goes (after leaving that sh*thole)
사랑해 🫶🏻#SHINee #샤이니 #TAEMIN #태민 pic.twitter.com/PFPdDRJaJt
— 라인 (@liney84) March 5, 2024
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