GOT7 Jay B’s Agency “Coldly” Terminates His Contract, Sparking Criticism
GOT7‘s Jay B will not be continuing with his former agency, Mauve Company, in 2026.
In 2014, Jay B debuted under JYP Entertainment. On January 19, 2021, following the expiration of his contract, he left JYP Entertainment. He joined H1ghr Music that same year and remained with the agency until 2022. After his exclusive contract expired, Jay B signed with CDNZA Records. After leaving this agency in 2023, he joined Mauve Company.
On January 16, Mauve Company suddenly announced Jay B’s contract termination, which took place on December 2, 2025.
— 모브컴퍼니 (mauve company) (@mauvecompany) January 16, 2026
Hello, this is Mauve Company.
We would like to inform you that our company has terminated the exclusive contract with JAY B as of December 2, 2025.
Thank you.
— Mauve Company
Fans were taken aback by the announcement, calling it “unprofessional,” “weird,” and cold. In addition to the delivery, fans criticized the timing; Mauve Company posted the announcement on January 16, GOT7’s 12th debut anniversary.
This not unprofessional & weird to anyone??
Contract terminated from DEC 2 yet y’all waited for over a month, specifically on the day of his group’s 12th anniversary, to issue this dry aŝŝ statement! Like…
So Gross!— 🫦ALEXA the good girl 🫦 (@PhakePhakphum) January 16, 2026
I never comment on stuff like this but damn. First of all posting this on his debut anniversary is crazy work tbh. Secondly this is the coldest and most distant leave announcement I have seen so far holisht. This is the tone I use when a colleague I don’t like leaves the company.
— 𝕃𝕚𝕟𝕪𝕖𝕝𝕒 (@itsmeLinyela) January 16, 2026
Terminate at 2 DEC but you announce on 16 JAN ( on got7 debut day ) for what??? This is crazy company that i ever seen.
— 𝘑𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘸.𝘩𝘳🦋🌈 (@JenisaXZ) January 16, 2026
u overworked his ass off btw and gave him such hectic schedules but couldn’t even bother to write him a proper farewell post? not only that, y’all had over a month to confirm this, but you chose to post on his group’s anniversary date??? bye
— elle 𓅪 (@GOT7isOT7) January 16, 2026
“Thank your for the constant hard work Jaebeom ” “Good luck for your future ” “We were honoured working together ” Nothing? Well….
— i๖໐lฯค 🌊¨ / ⁷₇ (@Jaebeomsbird) January 16, 2026
Meanwhile, fans shared many heartfelt messages to celebrate GOT7’s special day.
I feel like we don’t talk enough about the pure bliss and overwhelming love that fills our heart every time we realize again our love for GOT7 🥹💚 Their anniversary happens to be one of those days ✨
GOT7 12TH ANNIVERSARY#12YearsAndStillWithGOT7 #12년이지나도_갓세븐 pic.twitter.com/dAbZ8EGLVn
— mel ✵ (@sevenfiniti) January 15, 2026
12 years of growing together and choosing each other. Through every season, your bond stayed steady and sincere. Watching you become who you are now has been a quiet privilege. 7 or never 💚
GOT7 12TH ANNIVERSARY#12YearsAndStillWithGOT7#12년이지나도_갓세븐 @GOT7Official pic.twitter.com/7zINlmCqjF
— 🐥🐍🌼🦫🍑Kat🌴🐰👑💚🐥 (@Jinyoungology) January 15, 2026
a little reminder how far they’ve come and what they’ve achieved
GOT7 12TH ANNIVERSARY#12YearsAndStillWithGOT7#12년이지나도_갓세븐 pic.twitter.com/tpfANJNtb1
— BamSick girl ❄️🎇 (@angelin85970981) January 15, 2026
