No More Infinite Members in Woollim After Woohyun Leaves — What's Next For Them?
All of Infinite has left Woollim Entertainment. The last man standing, Nam Woohyun who has been with the company for 14 years, just announced his departure.
Woollim Entertainment announced the end of management with Nam Woohyun through an official press release on October 7th.
Woollim Ends Contract with Woohyun
According to Newsen, Woollim Entertainment will not be renewing contracts with the Infinite member following its expiration. He is the last Infinite memberto part ways with the company.
The following is the full text of Woollim Entertainment's position
"Hello, this is Woollim Entertainment.
We would like to express our gratitude to those who have always given constant love and support to our artists.
Infinite member Nam Woohyun, who has been with us for the past 14 years, has ended his management contract with us as of today (the 7th).
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Nam Woohyun, who has been with us for a long time and also thank the fans who have always given us unwavering love.
Nam Woohyun, who will greet you in various fields from now on, Woollim Entertainment will spare no effort in supporting and cheering him on.
Thank you"
Nam Woohyun Pens Hand Written Message to Fans
The Infinite member took to Instagram to post a hand-written letter for Inspirits all over the world. In his letter, he stated that he is writing to the fans in hopes of something will bloom after the chilly weather has passed.
Nam Woohyun Leaves Woollim Entertainment After Contract Ends
He also said that he has been with Woollim in his teens, 20s, his 30s and that his contract with Woollim whom he spent half of his life has ended. Both he and the agency has decided to support each other in another way than renewing contracts.
He added that he is moving away from Woollim and that it kind of scares him a bit because it has always been his home. He is comfortable with them and that the entertainment company has always held him and got his back.
Nam Woohyun continued by saying his thoughts and Woollim's thoughts and hearts will always be the same for him. He then thanked everyone that worked hard in the company for Infinite and himself to achieve what their career has done.
He ended his letter by saying he will repay all the fans' love and support through various activities in the future. He also hopes that fans will continue supporting him, the company, and Infinite as well.
Inspirits' Reaction to Woohyun Leaving Woollim
Meanwhile, his fans are happy that he left the company. For them, it was something he needed to do since the company is not supporting him the way he deserves to be supported.
"Woollim barely works for Woohyun for the whole of 2022, he was busy with musicals but didn't even update, fan meetings and concerts were all Woohyun's idea. even when Woohyun got sick they didn't even tell us. no plan for a comeback. fr Woohyun made the right decision. I'm so happy"
He is the last one to leave Woollim Entertainment among Infinite members.
Hoya left the group way back in 2017 while L left Woollim in 2019. The others, Sunggyu, Dongwoo, and Sungyeol left the agency last year, in 2021. Sungjong also only left the company this year 2022.
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Written by Jaswin Singh
