Lee Changsub of K-pop boy group BTOB will be continuing his activities in the entertainment industry under the agency Fantagio.
On Wednesday, November 23, Fantagio confirmed that the idol has entered an exclusive contract with them after deep discussion. “We will be unsparing in our full support of Lee Changsub, so that he can promote actively in a wide variety of fields,” the agency said.
[UPDATE] Both Fantagio and #BTOB #LEE_CHANGSUB has confirmed the news about exclusive contract.
Fantagio said “As Lee Changsub has a firm will for group activities, we will coordinate and support him so that he can make group activities a priority in the future"#비투비… https://t.co/XeIGFCou49 pic.twitter.com/QBdE0nVmQC
— BTOB Supports (@BTOBSupports) November 22, 2023
Furthermore, Fantagio also emphasized that Changsub will be continuing with his group activities, saying that the idol himself is “firm in his determination” to do so. “We will support him and adjust his schedule so that he can pursue his group activities as his top priority,” the label added.
Meanwhile, Changsub also took to his personal Instagram to share the news. In his handwritten letter, he expressed his gratitude to their fans, MELODYs, and asked them for their continued support in this new chapter.
“We are going to be together forever so please do not worry. I’m going to continue to put the group activity above everything. And there are projects planned ahead, so please send lots of support and love,” he wrote.
Moreover, he also promised fans that the rest of BTOB members will also be bringing good news soon.
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Hello Melody, this is Changsub.
There's not a lot of this year left. I can feel how fast the time goes by. It's been 11 years already since I was with you all.
I want to sincerly thank our Melody for loving us… pic.twitter.com/M9GioEnBzf
— BTOB Supports (@BTOBSupports) November 22, 2023
What’s next for Changsub?
His transfer to Fantagio came weeks after all members of BTOB left CUBE Entertainment after 11 years. According to the agency, both parties have amicably decided not to renew the contract.
“The relationship between CUBE Entertainment and BTOB has unfortunately come to an end here, but we will sincerely support the new growth and shining future of the BTOB members with endless possibilities,” they said.
Notably, Changsub is the first BTOB member to have inked a contract with a new agency. Other members of the group – Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Hyunsik, Peniel, and Sungjae – have yet to announce their new labels.
Now that he’s with a new agency, fans are anticipating Changsub’s next project. Outside of BTOB, he also released solo songs such as “You Inside My Memories,” “At The End,” “Gone” and “I Guess I Loved You.”
On top of that, he also made a name as a theatrical actor, having been part of productions Boys Over Flowers, Napoleon, Iron Mask, and Memphis.
In other news, BTOB joins a growing list of K-pop acts severing ties with CUBE Entertainment in recent months. Among them are PENTAGON members Yeo One, Yan An, Yuto, Kino, Wooseok, and Hongseok.
Featured image: Changsub poses in a concept photo for BTOB’s ‘Wind and Wish.’ Credit: Facebook/BTOB