'All 13 of Us': SEVENTEEN Confirms Second Full-Group Contract Renewal

SEVENTEEN, K-pop's beloved 13-member powerhouse, has officially signed a second full-group contract renewal with Pledis Entertainment — and they told their fans themselves, right in the middle of a packed stadium concert.

On April 5, 2026, during the final night of SEVENTEEN World Tour [NEW_] Encore at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, leader S.Coups stepped forward to share the news that hundreds of thousands of Carats had been anxiously waiting for. The moment was unscripted, intimate, and completely unforgettable.

S.Coups' Words That Broke the Stadium

"Thinking that we won't have a group concert for a while made me reflect on the past 11 years," S.Coups told the crowd. He paused, then added what fans had been hoping to hear: "After deep discussions among the members, we decided all 13 of us would renew our contracts together."

The arena erupted. S.Coups bowed deeply before the crowd and offered a simple promise that carried the weight of 11 years: "We will row hard together in the same boat and move forward. Thank you."

For many Carats in the audience, the moment was overwhelming — not just because of the news itself, but because of where and how it was delivered. Not through a corporate press release. Not on social media. Face to face, on a stage, to the people who have supported them since 2015.

Why This Renewal Is Significant

SEVENTEEN debuted on May 26, 2015, as a 13-member group under Pledis Entertainment — an unusually large lineup that industry insiders once called a risk. More than a decade later, all 13 original members are still together, and they have just committed to another full chapter as a unit.

This marks SEVENTEEN's second group-wide renewal. Their first came in July 2021, when the members signed early before their original contracts expired. The fact that they have now done it again — unanimously, publicly, and surrounded by their fans — has sent a powerful message about the kind of group SEVENTEEN has chosen to be.

Pledis Entertainment is currently a subsidiary of HYBE, acquired in 2020. The renewal therefore ties SEVENTEEN's future to one of K-pop's most globally dominant entertainment structures, while keeping the original creative team that guided them from trainees to stadium-selling superstars.

A Legacy Built Over 11 Years

To understand why this renewal matters, it helps to understand how far SEVENTEEN has come. The group's 2023 album FML sold over 6.4 million copies and was named the IFPI's number-one global album of the year — a title that placed them above every other artist on the planet, across all genres. Their follow-up album SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN continued that momentum, and their most recent release HAPPY BURSTDAY debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.

Their touring numbers are equally staggering. The 2024 tour cycle brought over 1.5 million concertgoers to their shows globally. Their sixth world tour, the NEW_ World Tour, launched in September 2025 and concluded with the April 5 encore at Incheon — bringing the journey full circle in the most theatrical way possible.

What makes those achievements even more remarkable is that the NEW_ World Tour was completed with nine members. Four — Jeonghan, Wonwoo, Hoshi, and Woozi — are currently serving mandatory military service in South Korea. Yet the remaining nine carried the production to its conclusion, and all 13 joined together for the renewal announcement, present or not.

The Reaction From Carats

As the news spread from the stadium to social media, Carats worldwide responded with an outpouring that was equal parts joy, relief, and emotion. "Thirteen members, eleven years, and they still chose each other" became one of the most-shared sentiments across fan communities. For a fandom that has long pointed to SEVENTEEN's unity as what sets them apart, the moment felt like confirmation of everything they had believed.

Industry observers, too, noted the significance. Multi-member groups in K-pop frequently face the challenge of keeping all members together through contract negotiations, military service, and shifting individual priorities. SEVENTEEN's back-to-back full-group renewals stand out as an exception — and increasingly, as a template that other groups are measured against.

What Comes Next for SEVENTEEN

With the new contract signed and the world tour wrapped, SEVENTEEN's immediate next milestone is their upcoming fan meeting. The 2026 SEVENTEEN 10th Fan Meeting — officially titled SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND — is scheduled for June 20 and 21 at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, with both in-person and online livestream options available. CARAT membership presale opens May 15, with general ticketing beginning May 18.

For fans who have followed the group since their debut, the fan meeting carries special weight. It marks a decade of SEVENTEEN and Carats — a relationship that, as of April 5, has just been formally renewed for years to come.

As for what comes after Caratland, that story is still being written. But if the past eleven years are any guide, SEVENTEEN and their fans will write it together, in the same boat, moving forward.