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NCT Dream, All Members Renew Contracts… SM: "We Will Provide Unstinting Support"

Official Announcement of Contract Renewals for Six Players on the 20th "Please look forward to our activities in the second half of this year"

YUN GI BACK
2026-08-20 10:14:47
[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] All six members of the group NCT Dream have renewed their contracts with their current agency.
NCT Dream (Photo courtesy of SM Entertainment)

SM Entertainment officially announced on the 20th, “Members Haechan—who had already renewed his contract—as well as Runjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenlu, and Jisung have signed contract renewals based on their deep trust in one another and unwavering devotion to the team,” adding, “They will continue their journey with our company.”
Since their debut on August 25, 2016, NCT Dream has conveyed messages of hope and positivity through their refreshing energy and passion.
The agency added, “Over the past 10 years, we have turned countless dreams into reality,” and continued, “We sincerely thank the members who have joined us on this dazzling journey to establish themselves as ‘icons of growth’ and ‘representative K-pop artists,’ as well as our fans, who have always been a great source of strength.”
The agency continued, “We will continue to provide unwavering support so that NCT DREAM’s limitless potential can shine even brighter, and we will stand by them as a steadfast partner,” and added, “We ask for your high expectations and continued support for the diverse activities scheduled for the second half of this year.”
Since their debut in 2016, NCT Dream has been beloved by fans for releasing numerous hit songs, including “Smoothie,” “Hello Future,” “Candy,” and “When I’m With You.”

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