ReVeluv, the devoted fan base of Red Velvet, is expressing growing concern about the girl group’s future following the recent statements made by member Joy against their company. The question on everyone’s mind is whether or not the group will be renewing their contracts.
Joy, a member of the popular group Red Velvet, caused a stir when she openly criticized her agency, SM Entertainment. The lack of any updates regarding Joy’s contract renewal with SM Entertainment has sparked worries that she may be experiencing complications in the negotiation process.
On June 24, Red Velvet celebrated their tenth anniversary with the release of their highly anticipated album “Cosmic.”The album was an instant hit, dominating the iTunes Top Albums charts in 41 different regions around the world, including the US, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan.
Despite facing delays in post-production, the album’s release was also hindered by a delayed music video for the title track.
Upon witnessing the situation, Joy did not hesitate to voice her discontent. On the fan communication platform Bubble, Joy replied to a fan’s inquiry about the release of the music video. She shared, “We were simply told to be patient without taking our thoughts into consideration, and then presented with an unedited music video,”conveying her unease.
Red Velvet’s Joy talks about SM Entertainment:-“Well. .. They didn’t listen to our opinion and we were just waiting but we ended up watching the MV without any edits. I can’t say more than this, so I’ll just stay quiet”. pic.twitter.com/ET28pJwGjo
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) June 24, 2024
Prior to the album’s release, Joy had already alluded to her strained relationship with her company. She openly conveyed her dissatisfaction with SM Entertainment for their lack of promotion for Red Velvet’s latest album.
As preparations were being made for Red Velvet’s highly anticipated comeback, Joy from SM Entertainment expressed her frustration, “I can’t help but wonder how long this secret will be kept. Did they forget to announce it or are they planning to make the announcement next week?”
“(fan’s reply) there is something else they forgot, it’s a comeback album for the 10th anniversary, but whys it so quiet? really nothing has changed in SM even after 10 years. but the ones who are most upset are definitely red velvet ㅠ” “(joy’s) i also timedly agree..👻 hehe” pic.twitter.com/Br8zAFXJkw
— t 🪐 (@joyisthetics) June 2, 2024
The recent display of dissatisfaction from Joy has caused concern among fans that there may be tension between her and SM Entertainment. For loyal followers of Red Velvet, the contractual status of the members is a delicate and significant topic. It was officially announced by SM Entertainment that two members, Seulgi in August 2023 and Irene in February, have renewed their contracts with the agency.
Despite this, there has been no updates on contract renewals for members Joy, Wendy, and Yeri, leaving the future of Red Velvet as a complete group in doubt. This uncertainty has been amplified by Joy’s public criticism, further complicating the potential renewal of her and her fellow members’ contracts.
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