Parting ways

IT’S a done deal – K-pop singer Se7en has decided not to renew his contract with long-time agency, YG Entertainment, which expired just prior to his military enlistment in 2013.

Although rumours of his potential departure had circulated years ago after it was revealed he hadn’t renewed his contract before enlisting, YG officials did send a car to pick the artiste up on the day of his military discharge in December.

Speculations hint that Se7en was skeptical over whether YG could even guarantee him a speedy comeback given the agency’s hectic schedule.

As one of the nation’s largest K-pop agencies, YG has already promised fans the return of a number of its artistes including the hallyu king Psy and mega boy band Big Bang, as well as the much-awaited debut of its newest boy group iKON.

However, despite the decision for Se7en and YG to sever ties, it appears that there is no animosity between the two parties and that they parted on good terms.

Although Se7en is currently without an agency, an industry insider reported that there are a number of interested parties looking to snag the 30-year-old.

Se7en remained under the guidance of YG Entertainment since the very beginning of his K-pop career, after signing on to become a trainee with the agency at age 15.

After four years of hard training and practice, the star made his solo debut with the single Come Back To Me in 2003. Since then he has released numerous hit albums including his most recent, Se7en: New Mini Album, which was unveiled in 2012.