Kep1er’s Contract Extension Talks Reportedly "Unsuccessful", CJ ENM Responds
The contract extension talks for Kep1er have reportedly come to a standstill.
On May 17, reports emerged suggesting that Kep1er, the project girl group from ‘Girls Planet 999,’ might be parting ways. This comes despite earlier news that 7 out of the 9 members had decided to extend their contracts with the project group.
Insiders have revealed that the discussions around contract extensions for Kep1er have ended without reaching a consensus.
Earlier speculations hinted at Kep1er reorganizing as a 7-member group, excluding Kang Yeseo and Mashiro, but it appears that no final decision has been made yet.
In response to these reports, CJ ENM clarified that they are still in talks with the members and their respective agencies.
They stated, “We’re currently in discussion with the members and their respective agencies regarding contract renewals.”
In the meantime, Kep1er is gearing up for the release of their first full album ‘Kep1going On,’ slated for June 3 KST.
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.
