Many fans are familiar with Stray Kids initially having nine members, but Kim Woojin departed from the group in October 2019. Although he left the team and his company, he still continued his singing career in South Korea.
Read on to know where former Stray Kids Kim Woojin is now.
Who Is Kim Woojin, and Why He Left Stray Kids?
Kim Woojin is a 25-year-old South Korean singer who has been performing since his debut in Stray Kids back in 2017. He was the main vocalist of the band and was also the oldest member.
In October 2019, the entire K-pop industry was shocked to learn that Woojin was leaving Stray Kids. That time, JYP Entertainment explained that he left the group due to personal circumstances, which led him to terminate his exclusive contract with the agency.
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Because the specific reason was kept a secret, many fans made various speculations of why he decided to go a different path from the boy group. And up until now, none of those speculations were confirmed, hence, the reason for his departure remains a mystery.
What Happened to Kim Woojin After Leaving Stray Kids?
After withdrawing from Stray Kids, Kim Woojin remained out of the spotlight for a while. He then made fans excited about his plans when he shared a now-deleted image on Instagram in January 2020 that shows the text "New Area" and "Live & Fan Meeting."
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Woojin then sat down for an interview with SPOTV News in April 2020. During the talk, he revealed that he has spent a lot of time organizing his thoughts and taking some rest. He added that he went on a few trips with his friends and has been exercising.
Furthermore, he shared that he has been practicing on his own and working hard on improving himself.
In the first half of 2020, former Stray Kids Woojin held solo fan meetings and was busy working on his merchandise.
In September 2020, Woojin gained lots of attention because of a shocking accusation made against him. An anonymous international Twitter user accused Kim of sexually harassing her and her friend at a bar they visited on April 29 in the same year.
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Along with her story, the accuser shared a photo taken at a table in a bar as evidence. She alleged that the gray shirt seen in the picture is the same shirt Kim Woojin was wearing in an image he shared on April 29, 2020, the same day the idol had harassed her.
In the same month, Kim Woojin denied the allegation by posting a now-deleted message on Twitter.
In February 2021, Woojin's agency, 10x Entertainment, announced that they will take legal action against those spreading rumors about the idol.
The former Stray Kids member joined 10x Entertainment in August 2020, the same year it was founded.
None of the allegations against Kim Woojin have been confirmed as of this publication.
Where is Kim Woojin Now? Current Activity of the Former Stray Kids Member
At present, Woojin remains an artist under 10x Entertainment. He is also an official solo artist after making his solo debut in August 2021 with his first mini-album "The Moment" A Minor," which features the title song "Ready Now."
Ahead of the mini-album's release, Woojin dropped the pre-release song "Still Dream" in July. Through this track, the soloist expressed his feelings and situation. He is singing about his broken dreams, as well as all the ups and downs he experienced, but still hopes for better days.
This past March, former Stray Kids Woojin collaborated with the fashion brand UL:KIN.
He is also now gearing up for his acting debut in the upcoming HBO Max series titled "Beyond the Wardrobe." Currently, he is filming the scenes in Sāo Paulo, Brazil, where the drama is set.
In "Beyond the Wardrobe," Woojin will play one of the main characters, particularly Kyungmin who is a member of the boy group called ACT. The band will also consist of other Korean stars, such as NEWKIDD Jinkwon, XRO Yoon Jaechan, and Lee Min Wook.
The original HBO Max series is slated to be released in 2023.
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Written by Maria Scott
