Dino, a member of the popular group SEVENTEEN, recently discussed his decision to renew his contract with the band.

He appeared as a guest on Shin Dong Yup's entertaining Youtube show, along with fellow band member Mingyu. The show aired on October 23 KST.

During their appearance, Shin Dong Yup asked if the band members had spent a lot of time thinking about their future.

Dino candidly admitted that he had. As a 13-member band, they had all decided to renew their contracts together, which raised questions in Dino's mind about what the future held. He wondered if they would continue as a band or eventually go their separate ways.

Dino revealed that he had done a lot of introspection before making this decision.

"I've been wondering, 'what do I really want to do?' and I eventually realized that I couldn't possibly have as much fun working with any other people as I am doing with these members. I enjoy their company, genuinely so. This was a key reason I wanted to continue being a part of SEVENTEEN as long as possible," he confessed.

Mingyu supported Dino's sentiment, understanding the struggles he had faced growing up. He noted that Dino had matured and emphasized the bond between Dino and his 12 "older brothers."

Dino openly admitted that the band members occasionally have disagreements, but Shin Dong Yup saw this in a positive light.

He advised that disagreements are a normal part of any relationship and contribute to bonding and growth. Without clashes, there is a higher chance that a group might dissolve prematurely.

The news that all the band members renewed their contracts simultaneously in July 2021 created a buzz in the music industry. In addition, they released their latest hit "God of Music" the day before, further solidifying their unity.

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Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.

On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”

They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.

Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.

BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."

The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.

They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”

This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.

In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.

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