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The sibling duo Akdong musicians (AKMU, Akmu) have signed a renewal contract with the current agency, YG Entertainment.
YG Entertainment officially announced on the 26th that it has signed a five-year renewal contract with AKMU’s Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Soo-hyun.
AKMU is a sibling duo that is recognized not only for popular popularity but also for musical artistry. AKMU, which received attention under the name of’Akdong Musician’ by appearing in SBS’K Pop Star’ Season 2 in 2012, made its official debut at YG in 2014.
Since then, they have become the strongest sound source in Korea by demonstrating their natural lyrics and composition skills with YG’s full trust and support.
AKMU Lee Chan-hyuk said, “Honestly, it is hard to find a company that gives the singers who belong to them first as much 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 revealed the reason for the renewal of the contract, saying, “We did it when we retire, but we have never thought of leaving YG.”
YG said, “I’m 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 once again confirmed the relationship of trust with each other, YG will not spare more support for AKMU in the future, and we will do our best to grow as an artist. I will do my best to help.”
In YG, from global artists such as Kang Dong-won and AKMU, Big Bang, Black Pink, Xechskis, Winner, Icon, Treasure, etc. Many actors belong.