Kep1er's leader, Choi Yujin, has opened up about how she feels about the group's pending disbandment.
Kep1er is set to disband in July 2024 after being active for two years and six months. While the company recently claimed they were still trying to discuss possible extensions, negotiations did not prove fruitful. While the girls are busy promoting their latest Japanese release, it is unknown if the girl group will have a Korean comeback before their disbandment.
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Kep1er Yujin Opens Up About the Group's Upcoming Disbandment
On April 29, 2024, Kep1ers's leader and oldest member, Choi Yujin, talked about the group's upcoming disbandment on Bubble.
In her message to fans, she states that she has no regrets. It seems that, despite the short period she had as a member of Kep1er, she is happy and content with the work she has done as a member of the group.
She then took the time to give thanks to the fans, also known as Kep1ians. She said that thanks to Kep1ians, she was able to meet the fans and the other Kep1er members. As most fans know, the girl group was formed through the Mnet survival show "Girls Planet 999" and was voted into the final line-up by fans.
Choi Yujin then thanked the fans for making her dreams come true.
yujin talking about d*sband on bbl today
— 🎀 (@yujintothesky) April 29, 2024
🐰 : i have no regrets!
🐰 : thanks to you, i got to know kep1er and u/n
🐰 : thank you always
🐰 : for making my dream come true pic.twitter.com/JrgzIBxTau
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Fans who saw the message were understandably emotional. Many were sad to see Kep1er, a group with so much chemistry and hard-working members, disband. Others voiced their frustrations at Kep1er's company, WAKEONE, for not providing enough content and opportunities for the Kep1er members during their time together.
Meanwhile, others voiced their hopes of a final Korean release before their disbandment. Kep1er's last Korean release was in April. The girl group released their fourth mini-album, "Lovestruck!" and the lead single, "Giddy."
Me after realizing that this is the last day of Apeil it's almost May but theres still no sign of Kep1er' comeback no pre releases no tours,no everything🤦#WAKEONEISUSELESS #WHEREISKEP1ERSCOMEBACK #케플러마지막4개월낭비하지마세요 #웨이크원_케플러최종일정홍보하자 @wakeone_offcl pic.twitter.com/H06na7CTl6
— 채현 _ 모찌//KEP1ER IS NINE OR NONE (@ikhiiofl_chae) April 30, 2024
What Will Happen to Yujin After Kep1er's Disbandment?
Additionally, many voiced their concern for Yujin after Kep1er's disbandment.
Before joining Kep1er, Yujin was a member of CUBE Entertainment's girl group, CLC. While competing on "Girls Planet 999," it was announced that the remaining members of CLC—except for Eunbin and Yujin—had left the company. While they have not disbanded, activities for the group in the near future seem unlikely.
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With that, many are unsure if she will be able to debut in a new girl group or if she will pursue a career as an actress or soloist. As of now, it is unsure what route she will choose.
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