KARA member Heo Young Ji is leaving DSP Media after a decade-long partnership.

On September 5, DSP Media shared the news, saying, “Our exclusive contract with Heo Young Ji, who has been with us for the past 10 years with great trust, has ended.”

They added, “We sincerely thank Heo Young Ji for bringing positive energy both on and off the stage as one of our artists. We will continue to support her in her future endeavors.”

Heo Young Ji joined KARA in 2014 and has not only excelled as an idol singer but also made a name for herself in dramas like Another Miss Oh and Moments of 18.

KARA, with Heo Young Ji, made a group comeback in 2022 with their 15th-anniversary album MOVE AGAIN. They continued their activities with a new single, "I Do I Do," released last July.

The group also held solo concerts, "KARA THE 5th JAPAN TOUR 2024 'KARASIA'," performing in Tokyo on August 17-18 and in Osaka on August 24-25.

Official Statement from DSP Media

"Hello, this is DSP Media. We want to thank all the fans for their continued love and support for Heo Young Ji.

We want to let you know that our exclusive contract with Heo Young Ji, who has been with us for the past 10 years, has ended.

We express our deep gratitude to Heo Young Ji for her positive energy on and off stage, and we will cheer for her future projects.

Please continue to support and follow Heo Young Ji as she begins a new chapter.

Thank you."

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Former AOA member Kwon Mina has shared a deeply emotional and heartbreaking update with her fans.

On January 20, Kwon Mina took to Instagram to reveal some difficult news. "I have some upsetting and heartbreaking news to share", she wrote, explaining that her dog, Mochi, had been diagnosed with malignant cancer.

She shared that a lump had been growing on her dog’s leg for years, and despite undergoing several surgeries, it kept coming back. Sadly, the latest diagnosis confirmed it was cancerous.

Kwon Mina’s post continued, "The pain is expected to get worse, and the doctor told me to prepare myself to say goodbye to Mochi, as she will suffer a lot."

She added, "Today, I can’t stop crying, and my heart feels like it’s breaking. I’m looking into options like anesthesia, euthanasia, and funeral arrangements so that she can pass without pain."

She reached out to her followers for advice, asking, "If anyone knows a better solution, please let me know."

Kwon Mina debuted in 2012 as a member of the popular girl group AOA. The group achieved great success with hits like "Heart Attack," "Bingle Bangle," "Like a Cat," and "Miniskirt".

However, in 2020, Kwon Mina opened up about being bullied by her AOA members, leading to the group’s eventual disbandment.

In a more positive update, Kwon Mina also announced on January 15 that she has started a new chapter in her career.

She will be working as a consultant at a dermatology clinic near Sicheong Station, which is set to open in March, signaling her fresh start after a difficult year.

Fans have rallied around Kwon Mina with messages of support as she navigates this emotional time.

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