Red Velvet members Wendy and Yeri are leaving SM Entertainment.
SM Entertainment announced on April 4th that the exclusive contracts with Wendy and Yeri have ended. SM Entertainment stated, “The time we spent with Wendy and Yeri, who have been active not only as members of Red Velvet but also as solo artists in various fields since their debut, was a great happiness for us.” They continued, “We will cherish all the moments we have built together and sincerely support Wendy and Yeri’s new beginnings.”
The company added, “Wendy and Yeri will continue group activities as members of Red Velvet with us.”
[Official Statement from SM Entertainment]
Hello, this is SM Entertainment.
We are announcing the termination of exclusive contracts between our company and Wendy and Yeri.
The time we spent with Wendy and Yeri, who have been active not only as members of Red Velvet but also as solo artists in various fields since their debut, was a great happiness for us.
We will cherish all the moments we have built together and sincerely support Wendy and Yeri’s new beginnings.
Furthermore, Wendy and Yeri will continue group activities as members of Red Velvet with us, and we ask for your continued support for Red Velvet’s dazzling journey ahead.
We deeply thank you for the unwavering love you have shown Wendy and Yeri, and we ask for your warm attention to the two members as they begin another challenge in their respective positions.
Thank you.

Written by Yoon Sang GeunTranslated by Lee So Yun