ONF will officially conclude their exclusive contract with WM Entertainment later this week, the agency confirmed on January 27. Despite the end of their long running partnership, the group has made clear that ONF will continue activities under the same name without disbanding.
Contract Ends After Eight Years
In a statement shared via social media, WM Entertainment announced that its exclusive contract with ONF will end on January 29, following extensive discussions between both parties. “After a long period of careful consideration, we have mutually agreed to conclude our exclusive contract,” the agency said. ONF debuted under WM Entertainment in 2017 and has spent the past eight years building its career alongside the company.
Group Activities to Continue
Importantly, the announcement emphasized that ONF will remain active as a group even after leaving the agency. WM Entertainment stated that it will continue to provide cooperation and support as needed, signaling an amicable separation rather than a conflict-driven departure. “We will continue to support the members’ future endeavors,” the agency added. “We sincerely wish them continued growth and success.”
Career Overview
ONF made their debut with the mini album ‘ON/OFF’ in 2017 and steadily gained recognition through songs such as ‘We Must Love,’ ‘Beautiful Beautiful,’ and ‘Why.’ Known for their cohesive concepts and emotionally driven sound, the group has maintained a stable presence in the K-pop scene. In 2025, ONF released their second full length album, ‘ONF: My Identity.’ The title track ‘The Stranger’ marked a significant milestone, earning the group their first terrestrial music show win on KBS2’s ‘Music Bank.’
A New Chapter Ahead
The contract conclusion marks a turning point for ONF as they prepare to enter a new phase of their career. While details regarding the members’ next agency or management structure have not yet been announced, the group’s commitment to continuing together has reassured fans.
Editor’s Insight
ONF’s departure from WM Entertainment on January 29, 2026, marks a rare and graceful “amicable separation” in the K-pop industry, where a group exits their founding agency without the typical legal friction or rebranding hurdles. By securing the rights to their name and receiving a public pledge of “continued cooperation” from WM, the six members have successfully preserved their eight-year legacy while gaining the creative freedom to navigate a new era.