Lee Hyun renews contract with BigHit Music

Lee Hyun has renewed his contract with BigHit Music, according to the Korean source article. BigHit Music formally announced the renewal on July 8, saying the singer will continue with the agency into the 19th year since his first exclusive contract in 2007.

BigHit Music said the renewed agreement carries meaning because Lee Hyun has been with the company since its early period. The agency said it plans to actively support his activities based on the trust built over 19 years.

Lee Hyun said BigHit Music is his musical home and most dependable partner. He said the renewal, as before, was based on deep mutual trust and respect, adding that he would create more chances to communicate through music and keep singing.

The source article said Lee Hyun debuted in 2007 with the co-ed group 8eight. It cited songs including 'Without a Heart', 'Close Your Lips' and 'Forget About Love and Sing' as tracks it described among his hit songs.

In 2010, according to the source article, Lee Hyun formed the duo Homme with Lee Chang-min of 2AM. The article said Homme's 'I Was Able to Eat Well' and Lee Hyun's solo song 'You Are the Best of My Life', released the following year, were described as consecutive hit releases.

It is meaningful to continue our relationship with an artist who has been with the company since its early days. Based on the trust firmly built over 19 years, we plan to actively support Lee Hyun's activities.

I have renewed my contract with BigHit Music, my musical home and most dependable partner. As it has been so far, this was based on deep trust and respect for each other. I will create many opportunities to communicate through music and become a singer who continues to sing.