Apink Members Confirmed Leaving IST Entertainment + Jung Eun Ji Stays With Agency
Apink members are now leaving their longtime agency IST Entertainment. However, Jung Eun Ji remained by the company's side.
Here are the details.
IST Entertainment Announces Four Apink Members' Departure From Agency + Jung Eun Ji Renews Exclusive Contract
The "Mr. Chu" hitmakers are now turning a new chapter in their career!
On April 28, IST Entertainment has announced Apink's decision to leave the agency, except for Jung Eun Ji.
In their statement, members Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung will be leaving the company after 12 years of activity due to their exclusive contract expiration. IST Entertainment also expressed their gratitude to fans, and updated everyone with more of Apink's future.
They stated the agreement came to a close after a thorough discussion between the company and members. IST also mentioned that Jung Eun Ji was the only member to renew her contract with the company, and disclosed her plans for a new acting project.
Afterwards, IST revealed that all Apink members are more than willing to continue their group activities without disbanding. They also included that more discussions will be held to coordinate the members' future as a group.
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Furthermore, IST thanked the members for their hard work and impact on the K-pop industry. They also encouraged their fandom Pink Pandas to continue supporting Apink on their new beginnings.
Read their official statement here:
"Hello. This is IST Entertainment.
Firstly, we would like to thank all the fans who gave their unconditional support to Apink. We are here to announce Apink's future activities.
The company and members engaged in an in-depth conversation regarding their exclusive contracts. In conclusion, it was decided that members Park Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Kim Namjoo, and Oh Hayoung will now conclude their contracts with us after 12 wonderful years. This decision was also made for the members' future growth.
The only contract renewed was with Jung Eun Ji, who will continue her work under the agency. Jung Eun Ji will also greet fans with a new acting project, apart from her activities as a singer. We plan to provide Jung Eun Ji our utmost support on her promotions.
Apink members also agreed to continue their group activities despite their contracts. This is due to their love for the group, who will now carry on with promotions without disbanding. Their group endeavors will also be fueled by our backing through cooperation and discussion.
We would like to thank all of the members, who worked hard for 12 years with us, and making their legacy as a K-pop girl group representative. We ask everyone to support the members with their new plans ahead.
Thank you."
Apink debuted on April 19, 2011, under IST Entertainment. The group was originally seven members, but became five later on after Yookyung and Naeun's departure.
Goodluck to Apink with their upcoming ventures!
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