Seventeen Becomes Largest Longest Running K-Pop Group With Contract Renewal

Trisha Matabalan, Philippine Canadian Inquirer
July 14, 2026

(Screengrab from Seventeen/YouTube)

SOUTH KOREA – South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN are the largest longest-running team in K-Pop, starting with thirteen members in 2015 and still managing to keep the same number through the years. On July 13, 2026, SEVENTEEN share exciting news with their fans (named Carats). They have decided to embark on the rest of their journey together again, re-signing their group contract under Pledis Entertainment for the second time in their career.

“The contract renewal process has been completed for all members with the exception of those currently carrying out their military service, and the remaining members will be completing the process in alignment with their respective military service conditions,” the company announces in their statement.

SEVENTEEN even share a funny jig with their fans, commenting on various aspects of their day and ending it with the question: “Is it because we renewed our contract?”

While SEVENTEEN are not currently preparing for any group activities, their youngest member, Dino, is set to release his solo mini album this August. They ask their fans to continue supporting them wholeheartedly, both individually and as a group.