Sonamoo is one of the K-pop groups which members filed lawsuits against its company TS Entertainment for violating their exclusive contracts. They debuted in 2014 and unofficially disbanded five years later. Want to know where the members are now? Then, continue reading!
About TS Entertainment's Girl Group Sonamoo
Sonamoo was the second girl group to debut under TS Entertainment following Secret. Consisting of seven members, the band released their first EP "Déjà Vu" in December 2014. The septet made their first comeback in February 2015 with the single "Just Go" from "Déjà Vu."
After releasing more albums and singles until November 2017, Sonamoo went on an indefinite hiatus for nearly two years. It was later revealed in September 2019 that members Sumin and Nahyun filed lawsuits in May of the same year asking to terminate their contracts with TS Entertainment.
On Sept. 23, the company announced that the two members suddenly "cut contact" with them and their group. The label added that Sonamoo would continue as a five-member band.
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However, Sonamoo didn't return as a quintet after that as TS Entertainment privately shut down and deleted its website in January this year, suggesting that they will no longer operate and leaving the fate of the girl group uncertain.
Then, this past September, four more members of the band were confirmed to have left TS Entertainment, ultimately ending the activities of the group.
Since the majority of the Sonamoo members have parted ways with the agency, where could they be at this moment?
Where are the Sonamoo Members Now?
Sonamoo High.D
To date, High.D is the only remaining member of Sonamoo who has not been confirmed nor reported to have left TS Entertainment as well. Hence, it is unclear where she is at present.
There is not much information about High.D since her bandmates Sumin and Nahyun filed lawsuits against their agency. However, she does have her personal Instagram account where she uploads photos and videos from time to time.
Rumors say that Sonamoo High.D will remain under TS Entertainment only until December as her exclusive contract with the agency will expire that month.
For more updates about Sonamoo High.D, follow her Instagram account here.
Former Sonamoo Sumin
After more than a year since filing a lawsuit against TS Entertainment, Sumin, alongside Nahyun, won the first trial. The law firm Yehyun representing the two idols confirmed that the court ruled in favor of the singers on Sept. 10, 2020. And, the ruling states that their exclusive contracts with the agency have been terminated.
After four days, TS Entertainment filed a written appeal, meaning the legal dispute will continue. However, there have been no updates about the matter since then.
But, former Sonamoo Sumin has Twitter and Instagram accounts you can follow to get to know more about her life. She also uploads content to her YouTube channel.
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Former Sonamoo Nahyun
After Nahyun won the first trial about their legal dispute with TS Entertainment, there were no reports about her joining a new agency nor leaving the entertainment industry for good.
But, she regularly posts on her Instagram and Twitter accounts as well as shares videos on her YouTube channel (오늘뭐하나현).
Additionally, former Sonamoo Nahyun appeared on the music video for PARADISE's "Fate," which was uploaded in January of last year. She also lent her voice for the OST of "Idol Recipe," titled "Daydream," alongside Moon Jongup and Sleepy.
Former Sonamoo Euijin
Euijin, along with the four remaining members of Sonamoo, has been on hiatus in the K-pop scene for five years since the group's last release "I (Knew It)" in November 2017.
In September this year, Sonamoo Euijin was announced to have signed an exclusive contract with Mellow Entertainment and will now promote under her full name, Hong Eui Jin. The female idol is now labelmates with the rookie group TRI.BE.
To get more updates about former Sonamoo Euijin's activities, follow Mellow Entertainment's Instagram account or the singer's Twitter, Instagram and V Live accounts.
Former Sonamoo Minjae
The latest report about former Sonamoo Minjae is when she left TS Entertainment this past September, ahead of the expiration of their exclusive contract with the company. She is yet to join a new agency if she decides to continue her career as a singer.
Before leaving TS Entertainment, Minjae dropped an OST for "Turn: The Street," titled "Dreamlover," in April.
In the meantime, you can follow Minjae's Instagram and Twitter accounts to stay updated on her future activities.
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Former Sonamoo Newsun
Two months after leaving TS Entertainment, former Sonamoo member Newsun has moved into a new company in November this year. She has signed with the acting agency AnB Group, home to actors like Song Taeyun, Kim Gyuho and Han Yeji.
From now on, Newsun will go by her real name Choi Yoon Sun in all of her activities under AnB Group.
If you want more updates about Choi, follow her Twitter and Instagram accounts or her YouTube channel (뉴썬).
Former Sonamoo D.ana
Finally, there's former Sonamoo member D.ana who is also yet to sign with a new agency after she departed from TS Entertainment in September.
In her message she posted on Instagram, D.ana said that she is preparing for her future career and that she will update the fans once she has good news to share.
Meanwhile, on Nov. 4, the former Sonamoo member left fans confused and wondering after sharing photos of her wearing a white dress, which seems to hint at her having been married. Follow D.ana's Instagram account here and get updated on her daily life.
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
