Red Velvet's Wendy and Yeri Depart from SM Entertainment

On April 4, 2025, SM Entertainment announced that Wendy (웬디) and Yeri (예리) of Red Velvet (레드벨벳) have concluded their exclusive contracts with the company. In their statement, SM expressed gratitude for the time spent with the two artists, highlighting their contributions both as group members and solo artists. The company stated, 'The moments we shared with Wendy and Yeri have brought us immense joy. We will cherish all the memories and sincerely support their new beginnings.'
Despite the end of their contracts, SM confirmed that Wendy and Yeri will continue to participate in group activities as members of Red Velvet, and they encouraged fans to look forward to the group's future endeavors. They also expressed deep appreciation for the unwavering love and support shown to Wendy and Yeri, asking fans to continue to show interest in their individual journeys as they embark on new challenges.
Red Velvet debuted on August 1, 2014, and has released numerous hit songs, including 'Ice Cream Cake' (아이스크림 케이크), 'Red Flavor' (빨간 맛), 'Power Up' (파워 업), 'Umpah Umpah' (음파음파), and 'Queendom' (퀸덤).