The present disclosure relates to a novel Group 4 metal element-containing compound having excellent thermal stability, a precursor composition including the compound, and a method for manufacturing a thin film using the precursor composition. The novel Group 4 metal element-containing compound according to the present disclosure and the vapor deposition precursor composition including the compound can have excellent thermal stability, realize thin film deposition in a wide temperature range, and reduce residues caused by heat loss, thereby preventing side reactions in a process. Additionally, the vapor deposition precursor composition according to the present disclosure can realize uniform thin film deposition, thereby securing excellent physical properties of the thin film.