• Jang Gyuri Reportedly Will Leave Fromis_9 — Other 8 Members Transferred Contracts To Pledis Entertainment

    Jang Gyuri is leaving the group Fromis_9.

    Pledis Entertainment, which works for Fromis_9, said on July 28, "From August, Fromis_9 will reorganize the team as an eight-member group. After the release of the mini-album vol. 5 "From Our Memento Box", Jang Gyuri will stay active as a member of Fromis_9 until July 31. On that day, she will end her contract with our agency ".

    Except for Jang Gyuri, Lee Sae Rom, Song Ha Young, Park Ji Won, Roh JiSun, Lee Seo Teon, Lee Chae Young, Lee Na Kyung, and Baek Ji Heon moved their agency to Pledis in August 2021 and signed an exclusive contract. Jang Gyuri has kept her original contract with the agency that used to represent her.

    Fromis_9 is a girl group that got its start on Mnet's "Idol School" survival audition show.

    The following is the full text of the agency's official position.

    Hello.

    This is Pledis Entertainment.

    We would like to thank the fans who have always supported Fromis 9 and inform you about the group's upcoming activities.

    From August 9 onward, Fromis 9 will be reorganize as an eight-member team and plan to meet fans in the second half of the year through a variety of activities, including a Japan tour. Member Jang Gyuri concludes promotions for her fifth mini-album "From our Memento Box," and as of July 31, Fromis 9 activities and contracts with us are terminated early, and a new challenge commences.

    In August 2021, eight members of Fromis 9 (Lee Sae Rom, Song Ha Young, Park Ji Won, Roh Jisun, Lee Seo Yeon, Lee Chae Young, Lee Na Kyung, and Baek Ji Heon) transferred their agency to Pledis and signed a new exclusive contract. Jang Gyuri maintained the terms of her original contract with her previous agency, and we have been managing her team and individual activities.

    This decision was made after lengthy consideration of the best direction for each individual. The eight members of Fromis 9, who are about to take a new step forward, and Jang Gyuri, who has given her all as a member of Fromis 9, need your unwavering support and love.

    We will continue to actively support Fromis 9 in a variety of fields so that they can continue to develop as an artist.

    Thank you.

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  • Fans can't stop swooning over BTS's V showing off cherry blossoms and his toned muscles just 40 days before discharge

    BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

    On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

    Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

    He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

    To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

    It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

    In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

    But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

    This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

    Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

    As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

    He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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