On the 10th, KQ Entertainment announced, "After in-depth discussions with the ATEEZ members, we have successfully renewed 7-year contracts with all eight members: Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho. We are delighted to continue our relationship based on the trust built over the past seven years."
The agency further stated, "We will continue to provide full support so that each member can fully showcase their limitless potential and advance to bigger and broader stages," raising expectations for their future activities.
Previously, ATEEZ hinted at the possibility of contract renewals during a press conference for their mini-album 'Golden Hour: Part 3' last month. At the time, leader Hongjoong expressed, "We have been contemplating how to present ATEEZ for a long time. We will soon deliver good news," signaling a positive outlook. The news of the full group's contract renewal has heightened anticipation for ATEEZ's 'top-class' performances on the global stage.
ATEEZ debuted in October 2018 with their mini-album 'Treasure EP.1: All To Zero.' Notably, they first entered the U.S. Billboard 200 chart with their mini-album 'Zero: Fever Part.3' in 2021. In 2023, they topped the same chart with their second full album 'The World EP Fin: Will.' They achieved their second Billboard 200 number one with their mini-album 'Golden Hour: Part.2,' released in November last year.
Most notably, the title track 'Lemon Drop' from their mini-album 'Golden Hour: Part 3,' released in June this year, entered the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 69, marking the first time the group appeared on this chart. Additionally, they ranked second on the Billboard 200, showcasing their strong presence on the main Billboard charts simultaneously.
Furthermore, 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 U.S., last year. Their flawless live performances and captivating stage presence captured the attention of global music fans, solidifying their status as a 'global sensation.'
With the exciting news of their contract renewal, ATEEZ is set to release 'Golden Hour: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition'' on the 11th at 1 PM.
Additionally, they kicked off their 'ATEEZ 2025 WORLD TOUR 'IN YOUR FANTASY'' with performances on the 5th and 6th at Inspire Arena in Incheon, Yeongjongdo. The tour will take them to 12 North American cities, including Atlanta, New York, Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando, Chicago, Tacoma, San Jose, Los Angeles, Glendale, Arlington, and Mexico City, before continuing to Saitama, Nagoya, and Kobe in Japan.