CUBE Entertainment, known for housing prominent groups like (G)I-DLE, is currently navigating a significant wave of departures as several artists have chosen to part ways with the company over the past nine months.
In a series of exits starting from October 2023, CUBE Entertainment bid farewell to key members of its roster.
PENTAGON, once a cornerstone of the agency, saw five members - YeoOne, Yan An, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok - leave after the expiration of their contracts last year.
Shortly thereafter, Hongseok followed suit in November, marking a notable shift in the group's lineup.
In a move that surprised fans and industry insiders alike, six members of BTOB also departed from CUBE Entertainment in November 2023.
This departure led to the establishment of BTOB Company as a sub-label under DOD Entertainment for their future group activities.
Actor Na In Woo, widely recognized for his role in "Marry My Husband," was the first non-music artist to part ways with CUBE Entertainment in 2024.
His departure on January 18 marked the beginning of a broader trend of exits from the agency.
CLC, a girl group under CUBE, faced another setback in March 2024 when Seunghee decided not to renew her contract amidst ongoing concerns over the treatment of group members, echoing previous allegations made by fellow CLC member Sorn.
Adding to the list of departures, Jo Kwon of 2AM, after seven years with the agency, announced his departure a few months later.
Most recently, actor Yoo Seon Ho, currently starring in "The Story of Park's Marriage Contract," became the latest to leave, with his departure being reported on July 11.
These departures have sparked discussions within the industry and among fans about the future direction of CUBE Entertainment.
While (G)I-DLE continues to shine as a flagship group under the label, the exodus of several established artists has raised questions about the company's management and its ability to retain talent.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
