BIGBANG’s Daesung is parting ways with YG Entertainment after 16 years

BIGBANG’s Daesung is leaving YG Entertainment after 16 years.

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The agency first claimed that they were still talking to his bandmates G-Dragon and Daesung about the potential of contract renewals on December 26, amid rumours that Taeyang had signed with THEBLACKLABEL after his deal with YG Entertainment expired.

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However, YG Entertainment continued to make announcements later that day and said, “Daesung has decided to end his contract with us.”

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They also claimed, “He’s looking for a fresh start.”

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Similar to like they did with Taeyang, YG Entertainment made it clear that even though Daesung was leaving the agency, he was staying with BIGBANG.

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They added, “The fact that Daesung is a BIGBANG member has not changed. We support Daesung’s choice and new start, and we are always open to cooperating with him.”

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“We are still in the midst of contract negotiations,” YG Entertainment said in reference to G-Dragon.

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Daesung’s future plans are currently unknown, although YGE has stated that he will stay with Big Bang, saying, “The fact that Daesung is a Big Bang member has not changed. We support Daesung’s choice and new start, and we are always open to cooperating with him.”

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Fans are waiting with held breath to see what the King of K-pop’s move will be since the label also revealed that they are in the middle of contract negotiations with G-Dragon, who has been with YGE since he was 13 years old.

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After recent accusations surfaced alleging that West had skipped a deposition in their ongoing divorce lawsuit, the announcement of their settlement quickly followed.

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