(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Tae-soo = The group TVXQ has renewed their contract with their agency, SM Entertainment, where they have been for over 21 years.

SM announced on the 2nd that they have signed a renewal contract with TVXQ based on the deep trust built over a long period since their debut at the end of 2003.

Member Yunho said, "It is deeply moving to continue my relationship with SM, which has been with me since my debut," and added, "I will become a TVXQ that always does its best to show our fans, who always send us unstinting love and support, a good side of us in various fields."

Changmin also stated, "It is very meaningful to have been able to accompany SM for a long time, over 20 years," and added, "Together with SM, who always supports us and gives us strength, we will draw an even more wonderful future for TVXQ."

SM said, "We are happy to be with TVXQ again," and added, "As TVXQ are K-pop legend artists who have built the history of SM together, we will actively support Yunho and Changmin's wide range of activities in various aspects."

TVXQ debuted in December 2003 and released hit songs such as "Hug," "Rising Sun," "Mirotic," and "Keep Your Head Down," gaining great popularity not only in Korea but across Asia, including Japan.

They have a solo concert at the Tokyo Dome coming up from the 25th to the 27th of this month as part of their nationwide tour in Japan. With this, TVXQ will break their own record for the most performances by an overseas artist, reaching a total of 33 Tokyo Dome performances and 92 nationwide (Japan) dome performances.

These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.