Taemin SHINee Ends Contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment

Kapanlagi.com - On February 24, Big Planet Made Entertainment announced that the exclusive contract of Taemin SHINee has officially ended. The agency issued a brief statement regarding the idol's contract termination.

Previously, it was known that Taemin SHINee joined Big Planet Made Entertainment in March 2024. At that time, he had officially ended his contract with SM Entertainment. During his time at BPM, Taemin was active in releasing solo works, touring, and performing at SHINee concerts.

Now, the latest news regarding Taemin SHINee's decision to terminate his contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment has once again captured attention. For more details, check here about Taemin SHINee ending his contract with the agency.

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1. Official Announcement of Taemin SHINee's Contract Termination

Official Announcement of Taemin SHINee's Contract Termination (credit: x.com/TAEMIN_BPM)

Big Planet Made Entertainment officially announced the end of Taemin's exclusive contract on February 24, 2026. This statement was made as important news for Taemin SHINee's fans.

"Hello, this is Big Planet Made Entertainment.

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

We ask for your continued support and attention for Taemin's future activities even though his contract has ended.

Thank you." wrote in the agency's statement.

2. Taemin Joins Big Planet Made Entertainment

The beginning of Taemin joining Big Planet Made Entertainment (credit: Instagram.com/xoalsox/)

Big Planet Made Entertainment was founded by Choi Jae-ho and is based in Gangnam District, Seoul. The agency focuses on artist development and competitive music content production.

Meanwhile, Taemin SHINee joined Big Planet Made Entertainment in March 2024 after ending his 16-year contract with SM Entertainment. The BPM agency promised to provide full support for Taemin's solo activities.

3. Taemin's Works and Tours During His Time at BPM Entertainment

Taemin's Works and Tours During His Time at BPM Entertainment (credit: Instagram.com/xoalsox/)

While under the management of BPM Entertainment, Taemin released the mini album ETERNAL in 2024 and the single album Veil in 2025. He also successfully held his first solo world tour, Ephemeral Gaze, from August 2024 to April 2025.

4. Alleged Reasons for Taemin's Decision to Terminate Agency Contract

Alleged Reasons Taemin Decided to Terminate Agency Contract (credit: Instagram.com/xoalsox/)

Although the agency stated that the contract had ended, other reports indicated that Taemin explicitly requested the termination of the contract. This is strongly suspected to be due to a breakdown of trust and unresolved payment issues.

Big Planet Made Entertainment and its parent company, ONE HUNDRED, are facing issues with delayed payment of artist salaries amounting to billions of won. This financial problem is believed to have affected many artists, including Taemin. However, there has been no official statement regarding the reasons why Taemin from SHINee ended his contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment.

5. FAQ Taemin SHINee Ends Agency Contract

1. When did Taemin SHINee decide to terminate the contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment?

Taemin SHINee officially ended his exclusive contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

2. What are the reasons for Taemin SHINee ending the contract with BPM Entertainment?

Although the agency stated the contract ended, other reports mentioned allegations of issues within the company including a collapse of trust and unresolved payment issues as the main triggers.

3. Are the group activities of SHINee Taemin also affected by this contract termination?

No, Taemin's solo activities are managed by BPM, while SHINee's group activities remain under SM Entertainment.

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6. Artist Payment Scandal at Big Planet Made

Big Planet Made Entertainment and its parent company, ONE HUNDRED, are facing issues of delayed artist salary payments amounting to billions of won. This financial problem is believed to affect many artists, including Taemin and Lee Seung Gi.

7. Internal Controversies and Contract Violation Allegations at BPM

Allegations of contract violations have also emerged, where the agency is accused of signing external contracts without Taemin's approval. Additionally, in October 2024, BPM fired a manager for abusing artist data.

8. The Future of Taemin SHINee After Contract Termination

After terminating his contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment, SHINee's Taemin's activities remain under SM Entertainment. Fans are expected to continue supporting Taemin's future career journey.

List of Scandals Hitting Big Planet Made Entertainment

In recent months, Big Planet Made Entertainment and its parent company, ONE HUNDRED, have been hit by various serious issues and controversies. Some of these include:

• Delayed Artist Payments: Reports indicate that artists under ONE HUNDRED, including BPM and INB100, have not received settlement payments or salaries amounting to billions of won.
• Poor Financial Condition: Management under ONE HUNDRED has reportedly been experiencing unhealthy financial conditions since 2024, with poor financial projections for 2025.
• Contract Violations and Erosion of Trust: The agency is accused of signing external contracts without Taemin's approval, which is a major trigger for the erosion of trust.
• Data Abuse by Manager: In October 2024, BPM fired a manager for using staff and artist phone numbers as collateral for loan guarantees.
• Allegations of Artist Piracy Attempts: SM Entertainment once accused MC Mong and BPM of attempting to pirate EXO members in 2023, although BPM denied these allegations.
• Dispute with Yong Jun-hyung: In June 2025, Yong Jun-hyung claimed he was pressured to terminate his contract under unfair terms and demanded billions of won in compensation.
• Dispute with Ju Haknyeon (The Boyz): ONE HUNDRED terminated Ju Haknyeon's contract in June 2025, who then claimed he was unfairly dismissed and requested 2 billion won in compensation.

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