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GFRIENDŌĆÖs Sudden Disbandment
One of the shocking news that struck the music fans was GFRIENDŌĆÖs disbandment. On May 18th, Source Music abruptly announced the termination of membersŌĆÖ contracts and disbandment. ŌĆ£After careful consideration and serious discussions, we decided to go our separate ways,ŌĆØ they wrote. The shock of the sudden disbandment was even greater as the members continued to communicate with the fans until the day before. Although issues like a refund of fan club membership were raised, GFRIEND members quickly announced the start of the new chapter. First, Yerin went to Sublime Artist Agency, which Rain, GOT7ŌĆÖs Jackson, and Youngjae are affiliated with. Yuju and Eunha sang the OSTs for MBNŌĆÖs Bossam: Steal the Fate and webtoon ŌĆ£Stairway of Time.ŌĆØ ┬Ā
IZ*ONE Parted Ways as Scheduled.
On April 28th, the project group IZONE wrapped up their 2 years and 6 months career. IZONE, a 12-member Korea-Japan joint group formed through Mnet Produce 48 in 2018, received great love from their fans with their numerous hit songs, including their debut song ŌĆ£La Vie en Rose.ŌĆØ However, there was also an unexpected crisis. When the suspicion of Produce seriesŌĆÖ vote manipulation surfaced in 2019, the group suspended their promotions in Debutray last year. Afterward, IZONE resumed their promotions with a new album. However, the public remained cold as the names of the victims were revealed. Nevertheless, fansŌĆÖ love for IZONE did not waver. Last year, IZ*ONEŌĆÖs three albums recorded cumulative album sales of 1.3 million, taking the top spot on the female artist sales chart. ┬Ā
GOT7 Parted Ways
Although GOT7 is not officially disbanded, all the members went their own ways since theyŌĆÖve parted ways with JYP Entertainment. Leader JB, Yugyeom, and BamBam released a new song after settling in new agencies. Jackson continued his activities in China while promoting in Korea in collaboration with RainŌĆÖs agency, Sublime Artist Agency. Youngjae also joined Sublime Artist Agency. Recently, he starred in the Netflix original series So Not Worth it. Jinyoung signed an exclusive contract with BH Entertainment, home to Lee Byung Hun and Han Ji Min. HeŌĆÖs currently starring in tvNŌĆÖs The Devil Judge. After returning to the United States, Mark announced that he signed a contract with Creative Artists Agency. Leader JB shared, ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖre trying to release one album every year (as GOT7). It would be even better if we could perform on stage.ŌĆØ ┬Ā Besides them, Hotshot and Berry Good also announced their disbandment. ┬Ā Source (1)
