[Official full text] SM ”SHINee” group activities will continue...Individual activities will be carried out as requested by members

SM Entertainment has announced the official position of the group 'SHINee' in relation to their activities.

On the 5th, their agency SM Entertainment (SM) stated, "The activities of 'SHINee' will continue as usual with SM, and the individual activity contracts will be decided in the direction each member wants.

It continued, "Minho and Kee are having positive discussions with us about their individual activities as well as the group, and Onyu is looking for various directions to open up".

He also explained, "The exclusive contract with Taemin ended at the end of March, and we heard that they are still struggling with various aspects of Taemin's departure after the end of his contract, which has not yet been finalised.

Meanwhile, 'SHINee' will hold their Asian tour 'SHINee WORLD VI 'PERFECT ILLUMINATION' in ASIA' in Hong Kong on the 16th.

Below is the full text of SM's official position.

The activities of 'SHINee' will continue as usual at SM, and individual activity contracts will be decided by each member in the direction they wish to take. Minho and Kee are in positive discussions with SM about their individual activities as well as the group, while Onyu is looking for different directions. The exclusive contract with Taemin will end at the end of March, and we have heard that they are still struggling with various aspects of his departure after the end of his contract, which has not yet been finalised.