All ATEEZ members renew contracts, stay with KQ as full group

All eight members of ATEEZ have renewed their contracts with KQ Entertainment for another seven years, the agency announced Thursday. In a press release, KQ said it was "pleased to continue this partnership based on the trust built over the past seven years" and added that it plans to "fully support each member in showcasing their limitless potential and expanding onto even greater stages." The eight-member boy band, consisting of Seonghwa, Hongjoong, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho, debuted in October 2018 with its first EP, "TREASURE EP.1: All To Zero." Known for its powerful and often sultry performances, the group found success overseas before gaining local recognition. In 2023, ATEEZ reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album charts with its second full-length album, followed by another No. 1 hit with its 11th EP released later that year. Last month, the group made its debut on Billboard's Hot 100 songs chart, landing at No. 69 with "Lemon Drop," the title track from its 12th EP, "GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3." At a press event held last month to celebrate the release of "LemonWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times