Legendary K-pop group SHINee’s Taemin has reportedly ended his contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment ahead of schedule. According to the reports, the delayed settlement payments and internal management issues under the CEO Cha Ga Won were the reason cited. However agency confirmed that the contract termination was done by mutual agreement, putting a full stop to the speculations.
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Why SHINee Taemin Left BPM?
There are claims from several digital news platforms. that there are many unpaid settlements and delayed wages from the company (BPM) to Taemin and others. Other reports also claim that the company signed a contract with third-party companies without Taemin’s consent. Which was described as “a big mistake.”
SHINee TAEMIN has officially concluded his exclusive contract with BPM Entertainment
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An Industry insider had stated tat CEO of BPM Cha Ga-Wom had left a little room to refuse Taemin’s request. The allegations coming over the company are serious; however, it’s important to clarify that BPM hasn’t clarified or confirmed any of the allegations or now. They had simply stated in their statement that “contract with Taemin has ended.”
TAEMIN leaves Big Planet Made, exclusive contract has ended.
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Taemin’s Place in SHINee and K-pop Career
Legendary and popular K-Pop group SHINee member Taemin, who is also a popular solo artist and given many hits, which turned his success into global recognition. Debuted in 2008. In the year 2024, his contract with SM Entertainment ended after sixteen years, after which he signed a contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment (BPM) for his solo activities.
However, according to the reports the Taemin has requested to terminate the contract before its original end date. The statement coming from the company was short and didn’t explain much why the contract with Taemin ended. The partnership lasted for one year and ten months and reportedly ended without a major public dispute from the company or the artist’s side. As per the reports, both sides agreed after a mutual decision to part ways.
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BPM Entertainment: House of SHINee
In December 2023, Cha Ga – Won started One Hundred with MC Mong. Then Big Planet Made Entertainment became a part of One Hundred. Under that structure, BPM become a subsidiary. According to the reports, BPM and its related companies are facing some financial difficulties, which include unpaid dues of multiple artists. Other artists include – Members of The Boyz, Baekhyun, Chen and Xiumin from the EXO franchise, suggesting a bigger issue than it seems to be, not just the existence of ShiNee Taemin alone.
Due to unpaid payments, the artist staff didn’t receive full or timely payments from Big Planet Made Entertainment (BPM). As a result, he paid some of the staff’s salaries so they wouldn’t suffer due to the company’s many reports. Fans and media are in awe of this move by the artist, and reacted strongly to it. However, the reaction was mixed, with sad and admirable feelings – admirable for the artist as he took responsibility for his team and sad for the staff who were suffering due to the company.
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As per reports, Cha Ga Won is facing financial difficulties, including being unable to pay tens of billions of won in settlement payments owed to artists. The delays are said to impact not only Taemin but also other artists under Big Planet Made Entertainment, including Lee Seung Gi. Artists under One Hundred, such as THE BOYZ, and those under another subsidiary, INB100, are also reportedly affected.
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How Fans Reacted to the News
btw Taemin leaving BPM doesnt make SM any better 😅
— 🤍 (@EvilTM_) February 24, 2026
one denied him creative freedom and career expansion, the other scammed him…
They are both bad and im glad he left both
Many fans cherished his existence from Big Planet Made Entertainment, and hope he will find a more suitable and supportive environment. And expressed their pride over the artist, and looking forward to his further steps. But some spectators remind others, maybe there is something big behind the curtains, as not all the reports were verified, and rumours spread faster without any full proof or evidence.
Just like leaving sm was the right move, leaving bpm right now is exactly the same. Don’t worry,we’re capable of saying both. We’re fans of Taemin. We stick with him, not companies. Where he goes,we go!!
— Taemlover (@Loya_Taemint) February 24, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Taemin, and why is this news significant?
Taemin is a member of the legendary and popular K-Pop group SHINee. He is also a popular solo artist and has given many hits, which turned his success into global recognition. He debuted under SM Entertainment in 2008. He is one of the most respected idols in the second-generation group. He has a strong, long and stable career graph due to which any news related to him catches fire and makes fans discuss it.
Which company did Taemin leave?
In the year 2024, Taemin’s contract with SM Entertainment ended after sixteen years, after which he had signed a contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment (BPM) for his solo activities. And in February 2026, his contract with BPM also came to an end after the official announcement made by the company itself. However, no deeper reason or explanation comes from the company on contract termination, before completion, which resultant into many speculations around fandoms.
Was the contract terminated early, or did it simply expire?
According to Big Planet Made Entertainment, the contract was “ended”. However, multiple reports stated that the request for termination before the time was due to financial and internal issues, requested by Taemin. However, so far agency has not publicly confirmed any dispute over speculation. Even the legal wording remains somewhat unclear.
What are the alleged reasons behind the contract issue?
There are several allegations, according to different media reports –
- Delayed or unpaid settlement payments.
- Salary delays affecting staff
- Possible third – party contract agreement without full consent
- Broader financial strain within the company.
