'The Ballad of Us' semifinalists, 11 in total, signed exclusive management contracts with SM C&C.
On the 4th, entertainment agency SM C&C said, "We have signed exclusive contracts with 11 participants of 'The Ballad of Us' (Minsuhyun, Song Ji-woo, Lee Ye-ji, Lee Ji-hoon, Lee Jun-seok, Im Ji-seong, Jeremy, Jeong Ji-woong, Cheon Beom-seok, Choi Eun-bin, Hong Seung-min)" and added, "These individuals, who possess boundless potential and talent across the board, will receive full support so they can demonstrate their abilities not only in music but in various fields."
'The Ballad of Us' maintained a high ranking in Netflix Korea's top 10 series throughout its broadcast, accumulated more than 100 million views across various online contents, and saw competition songs succeed on major charts, gaining great popularity. With fans' passionate support, the "search for the next-generation balladeer" concluded with the live final broadcast on the 2nd.
The 11 who received strong viewer support — winner Lee Ye-ji and the top six: Song Ji-woo, Lee Ji-hoon, Cheon Beom-seok, Choi Eun-bin, Hong Seung-min, along with Minsuhyun, Lee Jun-seok, Im Ji-seong, Jeremy, and Jeong Ji-woong, who drew attention in the semifinals — will, under SM C&C's solid support, carry out wide-ranging activities and build careers reflecting their individual colors.
Riding the show's hot momentum, the participants will meet fans across the country through the 2026 "The Ballad of Us national tour concert." Performances will be held on Jan. 10, 2026, at Seongnam Arts Center Opera House in Seongnam; Jan. 24 in Daegu at EXCO Auditorium; Feb. 7 and 8 in Seoul at Kyung Hee University Peace Hall; and Feb. 28 in Busan at KBS Busan Hall, and tickets for the Busan performance will open on NOL at 1 p.m. that day.
Global fans have high expectations for the paths of the 11 as they take their first steps toward debut hand in hand with SM C&C.<
[Photo] Provided by SM C&C.
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