Wonho, former MONSTA X member, is ready to venture into a solo career after signing with Highline Entertainment. On April 10, the agency confirmed that the K-pop star recently signed an exclusive contract with them.
"Wonho, who has shown his talent in writing, composing and producing based on his attractive mask and distinctive voice, will start anew as a solo artist and producer," Highline Entertainment stated on their official announcement.
As soon as the news was released, fans and netizens felt mixed emotions. Some were happy that Wonho is finally free from judgment and already cleared his name.
Earlier, Jung Da Eun and HanHan Seo Hee, a former K-pop trainee, accused the artist of drug abuse and theft charges.
According to Han Seo Hee, Wonho had a probation charge during his pre-debut days for stealing, and that he also got a huge amount of debt to Jung Da Eun, a close friend of Wonho. Also, Han Seo hee accused Wonho of smoking cannabis after several controversies.
Due to this, Wonho withdrew from the group in October of 2019 as soon as the controversy sparked, and left a handwritten letter of apology to MONBEBEs (MONSTA X's fandom name).
Starship Entertainment, his former agency, promised to hold the responsibility though of protecting Wonho and help him throughout the investigations.
Then, in March this year, the Seoul Metropolitan Police team that held the case of Wonho cleared his name and concluded that there was no substantial evidence indicting him to his cases.
Starship announced the news through a press release and said, "We will support and help Wonho go the way he wants."
Undoubtedly, fans were delighted by the news, also toward the fact that Wonho will continue his passion for music even as a solo artist. Meanwhile, some felt sad at the same time, especially MONBEBEs, who were expecting that he was to reunite with his former bandmates.
"I deeply reflect on my foolish and rash behavior of the past," Wonho said in a Highline interview. "I really thank the fans for giving me this opportunity, and I will do my best to repay your support."
"We will give full support to Wonho so that he can be a solo artist in the future," Highline said as a response.
To communicate with his fans easier, Wonho decided to open his official fan café, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. The platforms will be used to unite Wonho's fans. The number of followers is rapidly increasing as the days go by.
In Monsta X, Wonho showed off his skills as a music producer by releasing his own songs several times, including "No Reason," "MIRROR," and "If Only."
It was confirmed that there are no specific plans for the new album yet, but attention is being paid to what he will look like as a solo singer in the future.
