SEOUL: All seven members of K-pop sensation BTS have renewed their contracts with the agency HYBE, the company said on Wednesday, with the group currently on 'hiatus,' as some of them perform South Korea's mandatory military service.
Since their debut in 2013, BTS have been credited with generating billions of dollars for their country, as well as boosting the image and soft power of South Korea, now a global cultural powerhouse.K-pop group BTS pose on the red carpet at the 28th Seoul Music Awards in South Korea's capital Seoul on Jan. 15, 2019. AFP FILE PHOTOThe K-pop juggernaut announced a 'hiatus' from group activities last year and two members are currently fulfilling their some 18 months of military duty.
The company did not disclose details of how long the new contracts were or when they would expire, but the latest announcement indicates that all seven members of the group are likely to remain with the label, even after they have completed their military service.Some male K-pop stars have faced challenges in resuming their careers after fulfilling their duties, in an intensely competitive industry where artists can be easily replaced.
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