On November 21, it was announced that AKMU had decided to part ways with YG Entertainment after 12 years.
On this day, the label explained, "After much deliberation, AKMU has decided to embark on a new journey." YG Entertainment added, "Following their 'K-Pop Star 2' win in 2013, AKMU chose to debut under YG Entertainment. The duo then debuted with their 1st full album in 2014, with the double title tracks '200%' and 'Give Love', after which they went on to release countless hit songs in their 12-year career."
AKMU previously demonstrated their commitment by renewing their seven-year contract with YG Entertainment in 2021, just as it was expiring. Regarding the unusually long-term five-year contract renewal, Lee Chan Hyuk expressed his trust in the company, saying, "For seven years, they've never had a single conflict or disagreement, and they've supported us steadfastly in the direction we want to go, guiding us as young people."
All eyes are on AKMU's future endeavor after concluding their 12-year partnership with YG Entertainment. Korean netizens gathered in a popular online community and reacted:
"Finally! I can now stream AKMU music more freely."
"Congrats!"
"They made the good decision to escape."
"Wow, they stayed with YG for so long."
"Are they going to create their own label?"
"I already supported them from the beginning, but now I can support them more."
"I'm so happy!"
"I can now freely like AKMU."
"Congrats on exiting YG!"
"F.I.N.A.L.L.Y."
"They should've left YG way before."
"AKMU, you've suffered long enough. Congrats."
"Finally!"
"I can't believe it's been twelve years."
"They were so limited, staying in YG."
"No one really associated AKMU with YG, so I don't think it was too bad."
"AKMU will be successful wherever they go since they have such a unique musical color. And they're so talented."
"I'm so happy for them."
"Good. good."
"AKMU did everything themselves, so they would do well wherever they are."
"AKMU has their own musical color, so they can succeed no matter what."
"I'm so happy they're out of YG."
"I wish they can set up their own label. Chan Hyuk will do well."
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