SEVENTEEN Announce all 13 Members' Contract Renewal at 'ENCORE FINALE'

Rosa Gulliver
Apr 6
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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | April 6, 2026

SEVENTEEN Announce all13 Members' Contract Renewal at 'ENCORE FINALE'

SEVENTEEN brought their seven-month tour to an emotional close with the finale shows, 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] ENCORE,' while signalling a contract renewal as all 13 members.

The group wrapped two sold-out nights at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon, Korea on April 4-5, marking a full-circle moment as they made a triumphant return home. Kicking off at the same venue in September last year, the ‘NEW_’ tour spanned 14 cities with a total of 31 shows worldwide, drawing over 900,000 attendees, in person and online.

The defining moment came on the final night with a surprise announcement. Leader S.COUPS shared, “We will continue to sail on the same ship and row forward together,” revealing that the group is preparing for a second contract renewal with their agency PLEDIS Entertainment. The stadium erupted in cheers, as the message reaffirmed SEVENTEEN’s enduring unity and shared future.

Crediting their fandom CARAT as the driving force behind their decision, the members expressed their gratitude, “We want to tell everyone that we love you. Please wait just a little longer—we’ll be back as all 13 members soon.” They added, “Just as flowers bloom stronger after they fall, SEVENTEEN will be the same. We will also work hard on unit and solo activities to always stay by CARATs’ side.” JEONGHAN and WONWOO, currently fulfilling their military service, also showed their support from the audience, underscoring the group’s strong bond.

The atmosphere reached its peak during the encore, elevated by the joyful news. A sudden downpour toward the end only deepened the sense of celebration and connection, as the members carried on unfazed, spontaneously performing songs “Clap,” “God of Music,” and “Headliner.” Earlier performances of “April shower,” “_WORLD,” “To you,” and “Circles” evoked deep emotion, offering a glimpse into SEVENTEEN’s next chapter, and the new world they promise to walk hand in hand with CARATs.

Having reaffirmed the strength of their friendship, teamwork, and community, SEVENTEEN now look ahead to their next chapter. The group will reunite with fans at their upcoming 2026 SVT 10TH FAN MEETING <SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND.

About SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN comprised of S.COUPS, JEONGHAN, JOSHUA, JUN, HOSHI, WONWOO, WOOZI, THE 8, MINGYU, DK, SEUNGKWAN, VERNON and DINO have rocketed to the forefront of the music scene fuelled by a fiercely independent spirit and a nonpareil in-house creative ecosystem. The 13-piece act’s innovative structure hinges on the interplay of three units: hip-hop, vocal, and performance. Holding the titles for the two best-selling K-pop releases of all time, FML (Apr 2023) and SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN (Oct 2023), SEVENTEEN went on to solidify their global presence as FML (with more than 6.4 million copies sold) became the IFPI-certified top-selling album worldwide in 2023. They soared to new heights in 2024, making history as the first K-pop act to perform at Glastonbury and headline Lollapalooza Berlin, while also becoming UNESCO's first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth. Crowned ‘Best Group’ at the 2024 VMAs and ‘Top K-pop Touring Artist’ at the 2024 BBMAs, SEVENTEEN became the highest-ranking K-pop act on IFPI Global Artist Chart 2024, propelled by the success of their 12th Mini Album SPILL THE FEELS. Celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, the K-pop icon have blazed a new trail of reinvention with their 5th Studio Album HAPPY BURSTDAY, which debuted at No.2 on the Billboard 200, tying their highest record. The group’s touring success has been equally remarkable, ranking No. 1 among K-pop acts and No. 3 overall on Billboard’s 2025 midyear Boxscore charts.