Red Velvet's Wendy Signs With fromis_9's Label ASND: New Solo Era Begins!

Red Velvet's talented vocalist Wendy has officially entered a new chapter in her music career. After parting ways with her long-time agency, she is now ready to explore fresh opportunities as a solo artist.

Wendy leaves SM Entertainment and joins ASND

On April 25 KST, a media outlet revealed that Red Velvet's Wendy has signed an exclusive contract with ASND, a rising start-up label. This move comes shortly after she officially ended her contract with SM Entertainment on April 4.

Just hours before the announcement, ASND teased fans by hinting that a new artist would soon be joining their company. Now, it's confirmed that Wendy is the newest addition to ASND.

Wendy to continue solo and group activities

The label shared their excitement in an official statement:

"Red Velvet's Wendy has signed an exclusive contract with ASND. We are excited to welcome this multi-talented artist. We also intend on fully supporting Wendy's group activities with Red Velvet."

This means that Wendy will continue to promote with Red Velvet, while also working on her solo music projects under her new agency.

Who else is under ASND?

ASND, though new, already houses some popular names in K-pop. The label is currently home to fromis_9 members Song Hayoung, Park Jiwon, Lee Chaeyoung, Lee Nagyung, and Baek Jiheon.

With Wendy joining, the label is gaining even more attention and credibility in the industry.

Wendy is known for her powerful vocals, emotional range, and versatility as an artist. Fans are excited to see her creative freedom grow with this move. Her shift to a smaller label like ASND suggests a new artistic direction and more personal involvement in her solo music career.

It also shows a growing trend of top idols moving to newer agencies for more individual opportunities.

While no official solo comeback has been announced yet, fans are hopeful that Wendy’s new journey with ASND will bring fresh music and exciting performances.

As one of the most beloved members of Red Velvet, her solo path is something K-pop fans will be watching closely.