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With the expiration of the exclusive contract between singer BoA and SM Entertainment, attention is being paid to the direction of their 25-year companion.
BoA and SM Entertainment's exclusive contract ended on December 31. BoA mentioned this fact directly on social media.
In April last year, BoA complained of hardships caused by malicious comments on her SNS account and even hinted at retirement, raising fans' concerns. At the time, he said, "Now, can I retire after the contract is over?" and added, "My contract is until December 31, 2025. Until then, I will happily do my best," he said, raising questions.
In general, whether to renew an exclusive contract is often discussed in advance before the contract expires. However, in this regard, SM has yet to come up with any position on whether to renew the contract with BoA. According to the music industry, since they have been accompanied for more than 25 years since their debut, there is also a possibility that in-depth stories are coming and going between the two sides.

In response, fans are saying, "I can't imagine SM without BoA," and "Please continue SM symbols."
BoA made her debut in 2000 and created numerous hits, including "No. 1," "Atlantis Girl," and "My Name." He has established himself as an "Asian star" by gaining huge popularity in Asia, including Japan, beyond Korea.
This year, to mark the 25th anniversary of their debut, they released their 11th full-length album "Crazier" in August. He also announced his fifth solo concert, but he suffered from being canceled due to acute bone necrosis. Since then, he has continued his local activities by releasing new songs in time for his Japanese debut and conducting tours in Tokyo and Osaka.
As "December 31, 2025" passed, which BoA directly mentioned, interest in whether to renew his contract is growing. Attention is focusing on what kind of choice BoA, who has shown steady progress as a singer and producer, will make.
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