ATEEZ Renews All Members for 7 More Years, Defying K-pop’s ‘7-Year Curse’

ATEEZ, the group that has been navigating broader horizons over the past seven years, is set to embark on another '7-year' journey.

On the 10th, KQ Entertainment announced, "All eight members—Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho—have completed a 7-year re-signing."

ATEEZ has shared the rare news of a full group re-signing at the '7-year debut' mark, often referred to as the 'seven-year curse' in the idol world. Even when groups surpass this milestone, they typically opt for shorter renewals of 2 to 3 years, making this extended 7-year contract quite exceptional.

ATEEZ has demonstrated an incredible bond and trust with their agency, becoming increasingly influential as their popularity rises. Since their debut in October 2018, ATEEZ has been prolific, releasing two full albums and an impressive 12 mini-albums, consistently engaging with fans.



With their unique music and powerful performances, ATEEZ has proven their solid skills, earning love on stage. Their talents, honed through tour performances, first caught international attention, leading to a strong overseas fanbase and appearances on major global stages.

Last year, ATEEZ made headlines as the first K-pop boy group to perform at the 'Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,' the largest music festival in the United States. They also graced Japan's largest music festival 'Summer Sonic' and headlined Morocco's 'Mawazine' Festival, among other significant performances.

Beyond their stage presence, ATEEZ has also excelled on global charts. They entered the U.S. Billboard's main chart, the 'Billboard 200,' for the first time with their 7th mini-album in 2021, and reached number one with their 2nd full album in 2023. Their 11th mini-album, released in November last year, also topped the 'Billboard 200' for the second time.



Their latest mini-album, released in June, featured the title track 'Lemon Drop,' which debuted at number 69 on the U.S. Billboard's main song chart, the 'Hot 100.' This marked ATEEZ as the third K-pop boy group, following BTS and Stray Kids, to achieve this milestone on the 'Hot 100,' a key indicator of mainstream pop market success.

With the re-signing, the unusual 7-year commitment by ATEEZ showcases their immense loyalty to their fans and promises continued success. During a press conference for their 12th mini-album in June, leader Hongjoong expressed their future aspirations, saying, "While visible goals are important, we want to be a group that can move forward as eight members for a long time, delivering high-quality music with meaningful messages."

ATEEZ has recently embarked on a new world tour, set to perform in stadiums across five North American cities. The next chapter of ATEEZ's journey, expanding their global influence, is eagerly anticipated.

Photo = XportsnewsDB, KQ Entertainment

This article was originally published in Korean on Xportsnews and was translated into English using AI.

by Jo Hyejin