As K-pop boy band Got7 get ready to leave JYP, we look back on their seven years, and look forward to seeing the members in the future
- The boy band’s seven-year contract is nearly up, and none of the members are renewing with JYP
- We look back over their seven-year history as they consider their future moves
The news arrived after weeks of consternation and buzz over what the act’s future would hold as they approached their seventh anniversary on January 16, the end of the term limit legally dictated for K-pop artist contracts in South Korea.
Before the confirmation from JYP, it was rumoured that several members would be joining other South Korean labels and local news outlets reported that none were renewing with JYP. However, members of the act were posting “Got7 Forever” on social media.
Tuan’s tweet, as well as other acknowledgements by other members on social media about the parting of ways with JYP – including member BamBam having perfect comedic timing with a shoulder shrugging GIF on a tweet about how JYP founder J.Y. Park unfollowed several members of the act on Instagram – all implied that the group’s identity remains united even if the members do go their separate ways.
