Wendy and Yeri of Red Velvet End Their Solo Contracts with SM Entertainment...but Will Continue as Group Members

Wendy and Yeri of Red Velvet have decided not to renew their solo contracts with SM Entertainment. On April 4, SM Entertainment announced via Red Velvet’s official social media accounts that “their exclusive contracts with Wendy and Yeri have come to an end.” In a statement, SM Entertainment said, “The time we spent working with Wendy and Yeri, who have been active not only as part of Red Velvet since their Debut but also as solo artists in various fields, was a great joy for us. We cherish every moment we shared together and will sincerely support Wendy and Yeri as they embark on new journeys.” The company also confirmed that Wendy and Yeri will continue to work together as members of Red Velvet for group activities. It added, “They plan to stay with us to pursue group activities as members of Red Velvet, and we ask everyone to look forward to the bright future ahead for Red Velvet.” Wendy first appeared on K-POP stages after Red Velvet’s Debut in August 2014, while Yeri joined as the Maknae in March 2015. The two members spent much time with their fans and built their own identities through solo activities. Wendy strengthened her solo identity by releasing the mini-album *Like Water* in 2021 and *Wish You Hell* in 2024. Yeri captivated listeners through a series of singles and interesting collaboration projects, working with various artists including Ningning of aespa. Her artistic style continued to evolve, and fans followed every move she made. The remaining members of Red Velvet—Joy, Seulgi, and Irene—have already renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment. Seulgi extended her contract in August 2023, Irene in February 2024, and Joy in January 2025. Earlier this year, Seulgi released her solo comeback album *Accidentally On Purpose*, which features the Title Track “Baby, Not Baby” produced by Grammy winner Eric Serna.