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2 clusters · 9 sources · 27 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 14 days ago

Yuri of Girls' Generation leaves SM Entertainment

Overview

In early July 2026, reports indicated that K‑pop star Kwon Yuri, a member of Girls’ Generation, was approaching the end of a long‑standing contract with SM Entertainment that began with the group's debut in 2007. By the end of July, SM announced the mutual termination of the exclusive contract, effective 31 August 2026, concluding a 19‑year partnership. The agency stressed that Yuri will continue participating in Girls’ Generation activities, remaining a group member despite leaving the label. She becomes the fifth member to exit SM while staying with the group, joining former members Sunny, Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun who have already moved to other agencies, while Taeyeon, Yoona and Hyoyeon stay under SM.

The statements thanked fans for their support and highlighted Yuri’s contributions across music, acting, variety shows and hosting throughout her tenure.

Entities

Girls’ Generation · SM Entertainment · Kwon Yuri

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Kwon Yuri and SM Entertainment mutually agreed to end their exclusive contract on August 31, 2024.
[● 3 SOURCES] The partnership between Yuri and SM Entertainment lasted 19 years.
[● 3 SOURCES] Yuri will continue to participate in Girls’ Generation activities after leaving SM Entertainment.
[● 2 SOURCES] SM Entertainment released the departure announcement on July 31, 2024.
[● 2 SOURCES] Yuri debuted as a member of Girls’ Generation in 2007.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Yuri is the fifth member of Girls’ Generation to leave SM Entertainment while remaining in the group.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Current Girls’ Generation members under SM Entertainment are Taeyeon, Yoona and Hyoyeon.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Former Girls’ Generation members who left SM Entertainment include Sunny, Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun.

Timeline

14 days ago

[CULTURE] 9 sources
Yuri Departs SM Entertainment After 19 Years, Continues with Girls’ Generation
K‑pop star Kwon Yuri ends her 19‑year exclusive contract with SM Entertainment on Aug 31, but will stay active in Girls’ Generation, becoming the fifth member to leave the agency while remaining in the group.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Yuri of Girls' Generation Nears Contract End with SM Entertainment After 25 Years
Yuri of Girls' Generation faces contract expiry with SM Entertainment after 25 years and is considering a move to an acting‑focused agency while keeping options for her group’s sub‑unit.

Sources

blog.nfb.ca · ekr.chosunonline.com · k-gen.fr · koreastardaily.com · koreatimes.co.kr · m.soha.vn · pannchoa.com · rbbtoday.com · soompi.com