Singer Kwon Eun-bi is leaving Woollim Entertainment Co.
Woollim Entertainment Co. said on the 31st, "The exclusive contract with our artist Kwon Eun-bi has ended."
The agency said, "After long discussions with the artist, we decided to conclude the exclusive contract while respecting each other's opinions," and added, "We sincerely thank Kwon Eun-bi for constantly working hard and showing diverse performances during the past period."
It added, "We sincerely support Kwon Eun-bi's new journey that will unfold in the future," and said, "We also express our gratitude to the fans who have always been with Kwon Eun-bi, and ask for continued interest and love for Kwon Eun-bi's activities in the future."
Earlier that day, one media outlet reported that Kwon Eun-bi is transferring to Galaxy Corporation, which includes artists such as G-Dragon and Taemin.
Meanwhile, Kwon Eun-bi debuted with IZ*ONE after appearing on the cable channel Mnet survival program 'Produce 48' in 2018, and has been active as a solo singer since 2021 across various fields. In particular, she gained great popularity in 2023 by becoming the "summer queen" and "Waterbomb goddess" through Waterbomb.
The following is the agency's full statement.
Hello. Woollim Entertainment Co.
We inform you that the exclusive contract with our artist Kwon Eun-bi has ended.
After long discussions with the artist, we decided to conclude the exclusive contract while respecting each other's opinions. We sincerely thank Kwon Eun-bi for constantly working hard and showing diverse performances during the past period.
We sincerely support Kwon Eun-bi's new journey that will unfold in the future.
We also express our gratitude to the fans who have always been with Kwon Eun-bi, and ask for continued interest and love for Kwon Eun-bi's activities in the future.
Thank you.
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