16 Years With SM, SHINee's Taemin Joins VIVIZ Agency

Taemin SHINee (Big Planet Made)

JAKARTA - SHINee's Taemin started April by joining a new agency. Today, Monday, April 1, Big Planet Made Entertainment announced that Taemin is joining as a soloist.

The youngest member of SHINee ended his contract with SM Entertainment after 16 years. SM confirmed that Taemin would continue activities with SHINee without change. However, from now on, Taemin's solo activities are managed by Big Planet Made.

"We just signed an exclusive contract with singer Taemin, who is active as SHINee's lead dancer and solo artist," Big Planet Made said today, Monday, April 1.

"We will continue to support Taemin's musical activities, and we will do our best so that he continues to develop in various aspects. We ask for your support for Taemin who started his career," he said.

At the same time, the agency released Taemin's latest photos as a soloist. He wore a white blouse with a black coat, as well as his black hair.

Taemin debuted for the first time under SM Entertainment as a member of SHINee in 2008. Then, he made a solo debut in 2014 and successfully launched various musical works.

Taemin's official website is available through Big Planet Made today at 15.00 South Korean time.

Big Planet Made Entertainment is an agency that houses various K-pop idols such as VIVIZ, Ren NU'EST, Ha Sung Woon, Lee Mujin, Total Gak, BE'O. Recently, they also recruited comedian Lee Soo Geun after leaving SM Entertainment.

Taemin himself just finished his solo concert tour in Japan in March along with his contract ending.