On February 24, Big Planet Made Entertainment announced that Taemin’s exclusive contract with the agency had come to an end.

Below is the agency’s full statement:

Hello, this is Big Planet Made Entertainment.

We would like to inform you that our exclusive contract with Taemin has concluded.

We ask for your continued support and interest in Taemin’s future activities even after the contract’s termination.

Thank you.

Taemin joined Big Planet Made Entertainment in March 2024 after concluding his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment, and is set to perform at Coachella 2026.