Hard-core K-pop fans are surely familiar with the name BOL4 or Bolbbalgan4 as they own several hits like "Some," "Galaxy," "First Love" and more. They are initially a duo but one member left and this resulted in many speculations about the reason.
It has been two years since their split, so let's find out where the BOL4 members are at present.
About the K-pop Duo BOL4
BOL4 made their debut back in 2016 under Shofar Music with their first mini-album "Red Ickle." But before debuting, Jiyoon and Jiyoung already knew each other as they became friends in high school in Yeonju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They then formed a four-member band and competed in Superstar K6, a television talent show.
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In the first half of 2018, BOL4 went on a temporary hiatus as Ahn Jiyoung needed to focus on her school activities. They then returned in May of the same year with their third mini-album "Red Diary Page.2." The duo also debuted in Japan in June 2019 with the Japanese edition of their first studio album "Red Planet."
Unfortunately, BOL4 Jiyoon left the group in April 2020. The agency said that her departure is because of her personal concerns about her future career.
What Happened to BOL4 Following Jiyoon's Departure?
After Woo Jiyoon left BOL4, many speculations about her departure emerged. Many people believed that she left because she didn't have the chance to shine on her own. It was also speculated that the two members' relationship wasn't good and that she experienced mistreatment.
The speculation about the two having discord between them increased after Woo Jiyoon released new solo songs ("Dodo" and "Island") that contain lyrics seeming to point at Ahn Jiyoung. Even Jiyoung herself felt like the track was about her and so she unfollowed Jiyoon on Instagram.
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In response to the issue, former BOL4 Jiyoon said that she wrote the song a few years before its release. However, she didn't confirm nor deny if it was really about her bandmate, further making fans curious about their relationship.
Woo also stated that she wanted to end things properly but Jiyoung intended to part with her more quickly, and so she ended up leaving the team sooner than she thought.
Ahn Jiyoung replied to Jiyoon's statement by confessing that she was hurt when she heard about Jiyoon wanting to leave BOL4 from the agency rather than directly from her. She continued that she didn't want to make their final album without sincere feelings.
Ahn then asked Woo to not ignore her and contact her if she has something left to say to her and said that it was the last time she was going to talk about their situation.
Where is BOL4 Now? Here Are Jiyoung, Jiyoon's Current Whereabouts
BOL4 Ahn Jiyoung
Although Jiyoon left, Ahn Jiyoung continued to release songs under the name BOL4. She returned to the music scene as a soloist in May 2020 with her mini-album "Puberty Book II Pum." The album contains five songs including the two title tracks "Hug" and "Leo" (featuring EXO Baekhyun).
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BOL4 Jiyoung's latest release is the single album "Butterfly Effect," which arrived on Oct. 26, 2021. The album is composed of two songs titled "Butterfly Effect" and "Space."
Ahn remains an artist under Shofar Music, which also manages other bands/duos and soloists like Sweden Laundry, Boramiyu, Choi Yuree and more.
Former BOL4 Woo Jiyoon
Woo Jiyoon made her first step after leaving BOL4 in June 2020 when she released her new solo album "O: circle," which features two songs: "Dodo" and "Island." She now goes by the stage name "Odd Child."
Odd Child released two more single albums in 2020, such as ":Colon" and "Ha:f," which is her latest music release.
Former BOL4 Jiyoon's current agency is unknown as there was no official announcement of her departure from Shofar Music. But, it is believed that she is no longer under the label as her profile is not included on Shofar Music's official website anymore. It can be assumed that she's currently an independent artist.
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Written by Mhaliya Scott
