Over the years, many K-pop idols left the music industry due to various reasons. It may be due to disbandment, controversy, dispute with their management agency, studies, health issues, and more. As they are back to having a normal life, some of them now have regular jobs. Below are five idols who left the K-pop industry and currently have a different work.
5 K-pop Idols Who Left Music Industry & Now Have Different Work
Former AOA Kwon Mina
Back in May 2019, Kwon Mina left AOA and FNC Entertainment at the same time. She then joined O& Entertainment two months later and carried out activities as an actress, but she left the following year.
In 2020, Mina signed with Woori Actors to continue her acting career. However, she departed from the agency in September of the same year after she accused her former AOA co-member Shin Jimin of bullying.
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At present, it is believed that Kwon Mina is not affiliated with any company. She also now resides in Huam-dong and currently works as a manager in a skincare shop owned by someone she knows.
Former AOA Yuna
Another former AOA member on our list is Yuna, who left the group and FNC Entertainment in January 2021 after deciding not to renew her exclusive contract. One month later, she revealed that she has earned a yona instructor certification, which says that she had completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training.
Then in December of the same year, YunA announced that she has officially transformed into a yoga instructor and is living a new life outside the entertainment industry.
Former 1TEAM Rubin
Former 1TEAM member Rubin is one of the male K-pop idols who left the industry and now has a different work. After the boy group disbanded in March 2021, the members all left Liveworks Company. Rubin, in particular, focused on his career as a tattoo artist and uses the moniker "Colin" in his work.
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He has had this job since May 2020 and has had many customers. You can follow the Instagram account of his tattoo shop here.
Former DIA Somyi
The current work of former DIA member Somyi left fans shocked at the time it was discovered. Somyi has been inactive in DIA since March 2019 and PocketDol Studio only announced in January 2022 that the idol terminated her contract due to health issues.
Prior to the announcement, it was found out in November 2021 that Somyi debuted as a PandaTV broadcasting jockey (BJ) under the name "Chomyi." Many fans were disappointed with her new career because PandaTV is one of the countless live streaming services in South Korea and is particularly known for its adult 19+ content.
Former VIVA Lea
Finally, former VIVA member Lea (who is the older sister of TXT Huening Kai and Kep1er Huening Bahiyyih) left the K-pop industry sometime in 2019 after the girl group unofficially disbanded in May of that year.
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In 2020, Lea launched her YouTube channel and has since been active in uploading video content. She is also currently a model managed by Model Directors and is a full-time influencer on Instagram and TikTok.
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Written by Maria Scott
