Yuri recently shared photos and videos before the end of her exclusive contract with SM Entertainment, expressing mixed emotions about bidding farewell. Among the images were gifts from SM Entertainment, including a heartfelt message from Yuri thanking the company for 24 years of support and expressing her love and gratitude.
She also posted a throwback photo from her trainee days in 2001, acknowledging the 25 years she spent with the agency. Yuri thanked SM Entertainment for nurturing and caring for her, showing her appreciation for the role they played in her life.
Despite the sadness of parting ways, Yuri expressed hope of reuniting in the future and bid farewell with love. The emotional goodbye culminated in tears, with Yuri visibly moved as she said her final farewells and shared her heartfelt sentiments.
Debuting with Girls’ Generation in 2007, Yuri enjoyed a successful career with SM Entertainment before deciding to end her exclusive contract on August 31.
Sources: Nate