ATEEZ Renews Contracts with KQ Entertainment Ahead of World Tour and Billboard Success
All eight members of K-pop group ATEEZ have officially renewed their contracts with KQ Entertainment, extending their partnership for another seven years.
On July 10, KQ Entertainment announced that ATEEZ members, Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho have all signed renewed contracts after thorough discussions. “We’re thrilled to continue this journey built on seven years of mutual trust,” the agency said. “We will offer full support to help each member reach new heights on a global scale.”
This announcement follows leader Hongjoong’s recent hint at a renewal during the press event for the group’s 12th mini album, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3. “We’ve been thinking deeply about our future as ATEEZ,” he shared. “We’ll have good news to share soon.”
Debuting in October 2018 with TREASURE EP.1 : All To Zero, ATEEZ members quickly became known for their intense performance skills and global appeal. Their popularity continued to soar as each album delivered a blend of powerful music and choreography, solidifying their reputation as one of K-pop’s top performers.
Billboard Chart Records and Coachella Milestone
ATEEZ first entered the Billboard 200 in 2021 with ZERO : FEVER Part.3. In 2023, they scored their first No.1 on the chart with their full-length album THE WORLD EP FIN : WILL. Later that year, they topped the chart again with GOLDEN HOUR : Part.2.
In June 2025, ATEEZ achieved a career milestone as Lemon Drop, the title track of GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3, debuted at No.69 on the Billboard Hot 100. This marked their first entry into the main U.S. singles chart. The album also reached No.2 on the Billboard 200, proving the group’s strong foothold in the global market.
Their worldwide recognition grew further in 2024 when ATEEZ became the first K-pop boy group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Their impressive live vocals and captivating stage presence received praise from international audiences and media alike.
Following the contract renewal, ATEEZ will release GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 – In Your Fantasy Edition on July 11 at 1 PM KST. The group also kicked off their ATEEZ 2025 WORLD TOUR : IN YOUR FANTASY with two massive concerts in Incheon’s Inspire Arena on July 5 and 6.
The world tour will span 12 cities in North America—including Atlanta, New York, Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando, Chicago, Tacoma, San Jose, Los Angeles, Glendale, Arlington, and Mexico City—before heading to Japan for shows in Saitama, Nagoya, and Kobe.
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