Who wouldn't know about the YG entertainment agency, right? Of course, most of us know about the said agency because there are a lot of famous Korean celebrities who were working there.
However, this year, it is reported that YG entertainment was currently facing a problem because of some reasons and the founder was also accused of several crimes which he was still investigated up until now. Because of those reasons, many popular and talented Kpop celebrities were slowly leaving in the agency this 2019.
Here are some lists of those Korean celebrities who left YG Entertainment this 2019:
Kang Sung Hoon
Kang Sung Hoon left on the agency on January 1st of 2019. By the use of his official fan cafe, he revealed that he is already leaving his group named Sechskies as well as the agency.
Way back in 2018, Kang Sung Hoon has been involved in many issues where he is also involved in a trespassing case with his past manager. His fans, on the other hand, filed a case against him as well as his fan club named Hoony World. It is also reported that he married his fan club moderator.
Rapper One
Rapper One stated that he already left YG Entertainment during his interview on July 17 to his upcoming film premiere. His fans also don't know about this until he spoke about it. He also shared why he joined the YG entertainment and why he left.
Rapper One said that when his contract ended to the said agency after he finished his film entitled "Her Private Life." He started to work in the said agency back in September 2015.
Kim Hee Jung
The actress Kim Hee Jung left on YG Entertainment and signed in the new agency on August 20. She started to work in YG back in 2016.
She currently signed on Sublime Artist Agency which guarantees that they will give their full support towards the actress.
Yoo Byung Jae
The comedian Yoo Byung Jae left on YG Entertainment on May 21. His manager named Yoo Gyu Sun also leaves along with him. He started to work in YG back in 2015.
Seungri
Seungri gave so much effect to his group image, his agency image, and YG stock price. He also announced that he will retire in the showbiz industry by the use of his Instagram account on March 11 when he got involved in the Burning Sun scandal.
Kang Seok Hwa
Kang Seok Hwa was considered to be the first "YG Treasure Box" trainee. However, he left the agency and signed with OUI Entertainment.
Hidaka Mahiro
Hidaka Mahiro was one of those "YG Treasure Box" trainees. But he already left YG Entertainment and also signed in the OUI Entertainment.
Wang Jyun Hao
Wang Jyun Hao was the 3rd YG trainee who also left YG Entertainment and signed with the new label called OUI Entertainment.
Go Jun Hee
Go Jun Hee left on YG Entertainment on February 20, 2019. But she became involved regarding the issue of Seungri, telling that she was the girl who was in the Seungri group chat. But at that time, she was currently in abroad and repeatedly denying the rumors.
Oh Sang Jin
Way back in February 2017, the actor Oh Sang Jin started to work in YG Entertainment. However, he left YG in April 2019 and signed in IOK Company.
Former iKON member B.I
B.I was one of the most controversial celebrities after being reported that he was buying drugs and using them. However, through his Instagram account, he clarifies everything and apologizes to the public. After his apology, it is reported that he left iKON and his contract was terminated in the agency.
