In a recent development, Red Velvet's Irene has chosen to extend her partnership with SM Entertainment, marking a continuation of a bond built on trust and a shared vision for the future.

The decision to renew her contract highlights the unwavering support Irene has received from SM, paving the way for exciting endeavors ahead.

Expressing her gratitude and confidence in the company, Irene conveyed, "I've decided to renew my contract due to the steadfast support of SM's dedicated staff, who have been with me since the beginning of my career."

She went on to express thanks to SM for shaping her into the artist she is today. Looking forward, Irene expressed eagerness to showcase her talents through various activities alongside her Red Velvet members, extending heartfelt appreciation to their devoted fans.

SM Entertainment echoed Irene's sentiments, emphasizing their dedication to fostering mutual trust and collaboration. The company stated, "We have renewed contracts with both Seulgi and Irene based on our enduring partnership."

Furthermore, SM pledged comprehensive support to enhance Irene's global presence as an artist while seeking continued love and interest from fans worldwide.

Amidst the announcement, netizens shared their thoughts:

"And ReVeLuvs all over breathed a sigh of relief. But what about the other three tho? Kinda worried since Joy has been having health issues and Wendy has been voicing a lot of discontent."

"I am beyond excited! Hopefully Red Velvet will have more comebacks in the following years. I have been a Luvie since Day 1 (get it?)! Red Velvet was the group that got me into kpop and I am excited that their story is not ending yet."

"People may not like SM or certain other companies, but at the end of the day, fans easily forget that this is their career."

"Good for Irene to not let the haters kick her down."

"They can still have a OT5 comeback even if Yeri, Joy and Wendy leave for other agencies like SNSD did."

"She renewed because SM stood by her and continued to support her despite her scandal. Unlike YG w/ GD or HYBE w/ Garam or Cube w/ Soojin."

"Irene following BoA footsteps."

"Waiting for the once a year release from full Red Velvet team."

"So she wants to go solo? Why they other members don't renew?"

"Whyyyy?"

"OT2 is honestly all they need to keep really."

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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