As the end of the year approaches, K-Pop fans are eagerly anticipating surprises from their idols in the following year. However, for fans of groups that debuted in 2016, 2023 is an exciting year as their idols' contracts with agencies will soon expire. As known, idol contracts typically last for seven years, so groups that debuted in 2016 will face contract renewals next year.
Until that moment arrives, it is unknown whether these groups will decide to continue with their agencies and promote as a group, or if it is time to part ways and embark on a new career journey. Here are the groups whose contracts will expire with their agencies in 2023. Let's take a look!