GOT7 is a seven members boy group who are entering their 7th Anniversary this coming 16 Jan 2021. The members’ exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment is also expiring soon. They are under JYP Entertainment and managed by the 2nd division team who is managing Park Jin Young, ITZY as well.
Updates on 19 Jan 2021
Members of GOT7 posted a written letter to fans and posted it on their individual Instagram accounts.
The message translate to
Ahgase (iGOT7), this is GOT7. First of all, we feel very sorry to our baby birds for having to write this letter for such a reason. We have decided not to renew our contracts with JYP Entertainment who we started our journey with and who did their best for us until the end, as we cheer on each other’s future.
All of us will be taking on a new start with people who will take responsibility together for each of our individual futures. We are writing to you like this as we want to tell our fans first.
We know very well that nothing we say will be able to ease the hurt and anxiety that Ahgases are feeling. However, there is one thing that we can say to Ahgases as GOT7.
We will all continue to make music for you, share it with you, and continue spending time together in the future.
Rather than leaving the memories with Ahgases who supported and watched over the imperfect us, we want to aim towards the future with memories. Making it into reality instead of just a ray of hope, the seven of us will impress you for a long time as we each grow in different ways.
Love you, iGOT7
JB, Mark, Jackson, Jinyoung, Youngjae, Bambam, and Yugyeom.
Updates on 11 Jan 2021
JYP Entertainment released an official statement to respond to the contract with GOT7 members. The official relationship between GOT7 and JYP Entertainment has come to an end.
Here is the official statement.
Good morning. This is JYP Entertainment.
JYP has held discussions with the GOT7 members before the expiration of their exclusive contract on 19 Jan 2021. As a result, both sides have agreed not to renew the contract while hoping for a fresh future.
GOT7 has performed exceptionally as a global idol group that represents K-pop for 7 years since their debut on 16 Jan 2014.
We genuinely thank GOT7 for being part of the growth of Kpop and JYP, as well as iGOT7 and all fans who have been a source of motivation to GOT7’s activities with their endless support since their debut.
Although the official relationship is over, JYP will sincerely cheer on the new future that the GOT7 members will advance into.
JYP Entertainment, 11 Jan 2021
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Updates on 10 Jan 2021
Announced that all seven members will be departing JYP Entertainment and pursue their solo dream and find the right agency to stir them into the right direction.
Perhaps, GOT7‘s latest comeback Last Piece is really their last piece. Their last activity as a group will be 2021’s Golden Disc Awards.
In the report, even though 1-2 members showed intention to renew with JYPE, the group believes that everyone should be in a team. However, after several meetings with the company, they have decided to split. And here’s the current direction for each member.
Jinyoung
The first member that was reportedly announced his departure to BH Entertainment. Now Jinyoung is starting his journey as a full-fledged actor. #ActorPark
Yuygyeom
The second member that was reportedly leaving JYP for AOMG. Yugyeom will be joining the hip-hop label AOMG and embark on his journey to learn and dance for this genre professionally.
Youngjae
Our main vocal, Youngjae received a call from Sublime Artist Agency who is home to Rain (Jung Ji Hoon), Hani, Song Kang Ho. He wants to promote not only music but also venture into other paths.
(Youngjae recently ended his filming for his debut acting role for Netflix’s upcoming drama)
JB
Our leader JB is preparing for a brand new start. He is still in the midst of looking for an agency and many famous hip-hop labels and global record labels have contacted him.
There are many concerns around our foreign members, Jackson Wang, Bambam and Mark Tuan.
Jackson Wang
Activity promoting in both China and Korea. He will continue to promote his global activities through his label Team Wang. In the case for Korea’s activities, it will be carried out through an agency which is not yet revealed.
Bambam
Bambam will be active in both Thailand and Korea. For this Korea’s schedule, he is currently positively considering Makeus Entertainment. Makeus Entertainment is home to Sunmi, Park Won, and Urban Zapaka.
Mark Tuan
Mark, our oldest member has plans to return to America to spend time with his family in LA. He might be launching his own YouTube channel and considering solo music activities in the States.
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Updates on 6 Jan 2021
On our leader JB’s birthday, the news broke out that Yugyeom (the magnae) is reportedly leaving JYP Entertainment for AOMG. His contract with JYP Entertainment is expiring this month and after meeting with various entertainment labels, he decided on AOMG.
AOMG (stands for Above Ordinary Music Group) is a hip hop and R&B record label founded by Jay Park. And it is no surprise that Yugyeom loves the genre and angle. Artists under the label including Loco, Lee Hi, Simon Dominic, and of course Jay Park.
JYP Entertainment responds to the news to Newsen, “We are still discussing various possibilities regarding GOT7’s contracts, and we will inform you when we are ready.”
Updates on 23 Dec 2020
TV Daily reported that our center Jinyoung is in talks with BH Entertainment for an exclusive contract as his contract with JYP Entertainment is expiring soon. However, BH Entertainment replied that they did not hear anything about an exclusive contract but did not deny having a meeting with Jinyoung.
BH Entertainment is home to many noticeable actors/actresses such as Lee Byung Hun, Kim Go Eun, Park Bo Young, Han Ji Min, Han Hyo Joo, Ahn So Hee (from Wonder Girls), Yoo Ji Tae, and more.
Jinyoung worked with Yoo Ji Tae previously for drama When My Love Blooms.
JYP Entertainment responds to the news to Sports Chosun, “It’s true that GOT7’s exclusive contract expires around next January. We are discussing various possibilities with the members regarding the direction they will take in the future.”
Personally, I am really looking forward to them having a better stage, a stage that suits them all individually to grow. If you are a true fan, you will know the ‘JYP mistreating GOT7’, and fans are constantly writing in and are vocal about it. In any case, we will still continue to support each member in their future endeavours.
JB, MARK, JACKSON, PARK JIN YOUNG, CHOI YOUNG JAE, BAM BAM, KIM YU GYEOM, GOT7
Fan chant since 2014