Unexpected Exit: K-pop Idol Girl Group Announces Sudden Contract Termination [Full Statement]

2025-02-26 16:51

After 6 years of activities, the girl idol group is leaving their agency as a whole.

Weeekly is departing from IST Entertainment. On the 26th, IST Entertainment posted an official message on their social media, announcing the termination of exclusive contracts with Weeekly members (Lee Soo-jin, Monday, Park So-eun, Lee Jae-hee, Ji-han, and Jo-ah) and outlining details about their future activities.

The agency stated, "After extensive discussions regarding future activities with the members, we have mutually agreed to terminate the exclusive contracts, respecting each other's opinions." They added, "We sincerely thank the members, who have shone brilliantly and warmly as our artists, and we are deeply grateful to the fans who have accompanied us on this remarkable journey."

Since their debut in 2020 with hits like "Tag Me (@Me)", "After School", and "Holiday Party", Weeekly has garnered global love from fans. However, with group activities becoming uncertain after 6 years, interest in their future endeavors has surged.

Below is IST Entertainment’s official statement:

“Hello, we are IST Entertainment.

First, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the fans for the unwavering love and support you have shown to Weeekly.

We are announcing the official statement regarding the termination of the exclusive contracts with Weeekly members (Lee Soo-jin, Monday, Park So-eun, Lee Jae-hee, Ji-han, and Jo-ah) and their future activities.

After extensive discussions regarding future activities with the members, we have mutually agreed to terminate the exclusive contracts, respecting each other’s opinions.

We once again sincerely thank the members, who have been brilliant and warm partners as our artists, and we are grateful to the fans who have been with us on this memorable journey.

Please continue to offer your unwavering love and support to Weeekly’s members as they embark on new endeavors across various fields.

Thank you.”

This unexpected news marks a pivotal moment for the group and their fans, as they prepare for new beginnings beyond IST Entertainment.

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