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A sibling duo AKMU continues to connect with YG Entertainment.
On the 26th, YG Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as YG) officially announced, “We have signed a five-year renewal contract with Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Soo-hyun after the seven-year contract period.”
Akmu is a top-notch sibling duo who is recognized not only for popular popularity but also for musical artistry. Akmu, who received attention under the name of AKDONG musician through the appearance of SBS’K Pop Star’ Season 2 in 2012, made its official debut at YG in 2014.
Since then, they have demonstrated their ingenious lyrics and composition skills and have established themselves as the strongest sound source in Korea. Since they have produced numerous hit songs over the past 7 years, their moves have attracted great attention as they have emerged as a topic in the entertainment industry.
What’s particularly striking about this renewal of YG and AKMU is that they signed a long-term five-year contract. In the case of singers, it is common for the team to be disbanded or moved to another agency so that after the 7-year contract period ends, there is a saying of 7-year jinx. In addition, when continuing to renew the contract with the agency, it is a common practice to reduce the burden on the contract period with a short-term contract of about 2 years, but AKMU signed a long-term renewal of 5 years.
Regarding this, Lee Chan-hyuk said, “Honestly, it is hard to find a company that gives the singers to their affiliates as first as YG. He expressed his unlimited trust in YG, saying, “For 7 years, it is a company that has supported us well in the direction we want to go without any small friction or disagreement.”
Lee Soo-hyun said, “We did it when we retire, but we have never thought of leaving YG.”
YG said, “I am still young friends about AKMU, but they are deeply thoughtful and very mature. It is true that all of YG’s executives and employees were greatly moved by the news of AKMU’s long-term renewal. “As we have once again confirmed the relationship of trust with each other, YG will not spare more support for AKMU, so that we can grow up as an artist. I will do my best to help.”
YG and AKMU have a more stable and reassuring musical partnership through this renewal contract. As AKMU is always loved by the public for its high-quality music and strong sensibility, the new songs and active activities to be released in 2021 are also raising expectations.
/ Reporter Seung-Hyun Chu [email protected]
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