After their decision not to renew their contracts with IST Entertainment, four of Apink members have signed exclusive contracts with a new agency.
Here are the details.
Apink Members Sign In to New Agency Choi Creative Lab
On April 28, an official statement was released by Choi Creative Lab, announcing the inclusion of Apink members Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung.
According to the statement, the four Apink members have joined the agency for a new start. The members will now continue their promotions in the music industry and various fields under the company, who will give their support to the "Mr. Chu" singers.
Since members care deeply for the group, Choi Creative Lab also plans to coordinate as well to continue their promotions as Apink. Moreover, the agency asked for fans' unconditional support towards the members, who will begin a new journey under the agency.
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Read their full statement below:
"Hello. This is Choi Creative Lab.
We are here to inform everyone regarding the joining of Apink members Park Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Kim Namjoo, and Oh Hayoung, who will all resume their activities under Choi Creative Lab.
To flourish their career in terms of group and solo endeavors, we will give our unrelenting support for the members. By instilling steadfast and wholehearted leadership, we are planning to give them treasurable memories and continuous growth.
Apink members have also contained unshakeable affection for their group, and with that, we promised to let them continue their team promotions without disbanding. We will heartily coordinate with IST Entertainment for their future as a group.
Apink members have also made it clear to their fans that 'Apink will always be Apink.' We would like to encourage everyone to send their unwavering love and support for Park Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Kim Namjoo, and Oh Hayoung, who will start their new adventure under us.
Thank you."
Apink Members Leave IST Entertainment, Jung Eun Ji Renews Exclusive Contract
Before signing in to Choi Creative Lab, four Apink members left their longtime agency IST Entertainment on April 28, with Jung Eun Ji being the only exception. IST Entertainment release a statement, relaying the changes on the group after 12 years under them.
They remarked:
"The company and members engaged in an in-depth conversation regarding their exclusive contracts. In conclusion, it was decided that members Park Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Kim Namjoo, and Oh Hayoung will now conclude their contracts with us after 12 wonderful years."
"The only contract renewed was with Jung Eun Ji, who will continue her work under the agency. Jung Eun Ji will also greet fans with a new acting project, apart from her activities as a singer."
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