SHINee members Onew and Taemin are leaving SM Entertainment

On March 5th, it was reported that Onew and Taemin, members of the legendary group SHINee, are leaving SM Entertainment after 16 years of being with the company. According to reports, Taemin will be joining a new company but will continue to participate in group activities. It has been speculated that he may be joining BPM Entertainment, and the company has released a statement saying 

“Regarding recruiting Taemin into the company, we are currently in the midst of checking the facts internally.”

BPM Entertainment

As for Onew, he is currently exploring various possibilities for his future endeavors. This news has shocked fans, raising questions about whether Key and Minho will also depart from SMENT.

SARAH BRITTON

Sarah is the founder and content manager of TokkiStar. She has been a K-pop fan since the age of 13 but began as a J-pop fan at 11. Some of her favorite groups include SHINee, Wonder Girls, Red Velvet, SVT, WJSN, NCT, Day6, The Rose, and SNSD. She is currently anticipating the day Pristin reunites.