It is a surprise for many.
It was recently reported on April 4, 2025, that Red velvet‘S Wendy AND Place he would start Smeniorinment. While the girls will not renew their exclusive contracts with the company, they would still continue to promote as red velvet when it comes to group activities.
Wendy and Yeri Red Velvet officially leave Sm Entertainment
Girls are free to pursue a relationship with a different management company for their solo activities. Surprisingly, many found a shock that Wendy was leaving, since the company had supported it for all this.
- Will Wendy be moving in musical? I thought they pushed her really well with solos and everything else.
- Do you also leave? What a surprise…
- I loved their music, so this is a shame …
- I listened well your songs! I hope the other three will continue to promote even if not all five.
- Eashaulus, Wendy.
Red Velvet members have been in contracts with smeniortainment. Seulgi, Irene and Joy renewed their contracts in August 2023, in February 2024 and January 2025.