D.O. To Leave SM And Join New Agency Founded By Manager + Will Still Continue EXO’s Activities

Oct 18, 2023

EXO’s D.O. is parting ways with SM Entertainment.

On October 18, JTBC reported that EXO’s D.O. will be leaving SM Entertainment and joining a new agency established by his longtime manager, with whom he has been working since his debut.

In response to the report, SM Entertainment officially announced, “D.O.’s exclusive contract with us will expire in early November. Following thorough discussions with D.O., it has been decided that he will continue his EXO activities with SM, but will proceed with his acting and individual activities through the newly established agency founded by his and SM’s former manager.”

cr: Soompi