LOVELYZ Announces Disbandment, Contracts to End in November
It is now confirmed that LOVELYZ won't be renewing their contracts with Woollim Entertainment as their contracts will expire in November. The agency has since confirmed the group's disbandment.
LOVELYZ Disbandment Upcoming, Members to Pursue New Careers
LOVELYZ has been on a long hiatus prior to the expiration of their contracts. Their last release as a group was with their seventh mini-album, "Obliviate," on September 1, 2020.
On November 1, 2021, Woollim Entertainment stated that their exclusive contract with the girl group is scheduled to expire on November 16. The seven members, Yoo Ji-ae, Seo Ji-soo, Lee Mi-joo, Kei, JIN, Ryu Su-jeong, and Jeong Ye-in, will start anew with their careers.
Further, one final show is prepared for the group and they have all decided to respect and support what each member wants.
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Lovelyz Baby Soul Renews Contract with Woollim
The 7 members left, but member Baby Soul renewed her contract with Woollim. Woollim continued in the announcement that they fully support Baby Soul who has been with them for so long. They will not spare their full support for Baby Soul's new career leap and upcoming activities.
Woollim Entertainment gives their sincere gratitude to the loyal fans of Lovelyz who supported them throughout their career.
Below is the full text of Woollim Entertainment.
Hello, this is Woollim Entertainment.
This is our official position on the expiration of Lovelyz's exclusive contract.
The exclusive contract between us and the group Lovelyz members will expire on November 16, 2021. After a long period of in-depth discussion and deliberation, the seven members of Lovelyz (Yoo Ji-ae, Seo Ji-soo, Lee Mi-joo, Kei, JIN, Ryu Su-jeong, and Jeong Ye-in) decided to prepare for a new start in a new place, and we to respect and support.
Among the Lovelyz members, Baby Soul re-signed a new contract based on the trust they have accumulated over a long period of time. As a supporter of Baby Soul, who has been with us for a long time, we will spare no effort to provide full support for Baby Soul's new leap forward and active activities.
I would like to express my gratitude to the eight LOVELYZ members who have given their best and brightened up the company as an artist under Woollim Entertainment for the past 7 years, and sincerely support the members for their new start.
Also, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the fans who supported, cared for, and loved Lovelyz.
We ask that you continue to send lots of encouragement and support to the Lovelyz members who are at the new starting line, and sincerely thank you for your warm love and warm interest in Lovelyz over the past seven years.
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LOVELYZ Last Musical Activities Before Hiatus
LOVELYZ debuted on November 12, 2014. They have been capturing the hearts of many fans with their addictive melody and lovely songs.
Lovelyz's "Obliviate," released in September 2020 and their last activity as a group, contains the lead track of the similar name. In the same month, the girl group won their first win for on SBS MTV's program "The Show."
Watch Lovelyz's "Obliviate" here:
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