Donghae, Eunhyuk, And Kyuhyun Super Junior Leave SM Entertainment After 17 Years

Donghae, Eunhyuk, Kyuhyun (SM Entertainment)

JAKARTA - Three members of Super Junior: Donghae, Eunhyuk, and Kyuhyun were declared out of SM Entertainment. 17 years old in one umbrella, they did not renew their contracts with an agency that grew their name.

This news was confirmed by the agency on the same day. Eunhyuk, Donghae, and Kyuhyun did not renew their contracts with us and will carry out individual activities," SM Entertainment quoted YNA as saying today, Friday, July 14.

Despite leaving individually, the agency explained that they are still promoting as Super Junior. As a result, activities with Super Junior will be managed with the agency but their individual activities will be carried out outside SM Entertainment.

"Eunhyuk, Donghae, and Kyuhyun will continue to promote Super Junior with SM," continued the agency.

"We will support the three of them who start new challenges and stay in touch with them so they can do group and solo activities simultaneously," he said again.

Meanwhile, other Super Junior members - Leeteuk, Kim Heechul, Yesung, Choi Siwon, Shindong, and Ryeowook renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment.

Donghae and Eunhyuk, who debuted with Super Junior in 2005, spread their wings to acting and variety. Both reportedly set up their own agency for their unit, D&E.

This year Donghae starred in the drama Oh! Youngshim and the web variety Knight of the Lamp along with several Super Junior members including Eunhyuk. On the other hand, Eunhyuk is also active with several varieties such as Weekly Idol, Korea After School, as well as D&E Show radio shows.

In addition, Donghae and Eunhyuk also underwent D&E tours to several countries including Indonesia this year.

Kyuhyun, who debuted with Super Junior in 2006, is said to be discussing a contract with another agency. This year Kyuhyun is productive by starring in a number of variety shows, serving as a judge on the Peak Time show, and others.