MAMAMOO’s Solar opened up about her feelings regarding the group’s contract renewal struggles, leaving fans with mixed emotions.

On December 26th, the web series Saching Queen released an episode titled "Solar’s Second MAMAMOO! Rumors of Conflict Right After Debut?" on the YouTube channel Studio ChikaChika. Solar joined the show as a guest, and comedian Lee Soo Ji brought up a topic fans have been curious about.

Lee Soo Ji asked bluntly, "MAMAMOO didn’t fully renew contracts, right? Did you all respect each other’s decisions, or did you feel regret, like ‘I wish we could stay together’?"

MAMAMOO, known for their incredible talent and individuality, debuted on June 19, 2014, and quickly became one of the most iconic girl groups in K-pop.

Despite their success, the group faced changes when Wheein decided not to renew her contract in 2021, followed by Hwasa in June 2023. These departures left fans heartbroken.

Solar addressed the question with honesty, saying, "There wasn’t much I could do about the members’ future paths. Of course, I wanted us to stay together, but I also thought we should respect each other’s decisions. I still believe that’s the right thing."

Lee Soo Ji shared her hopes for a reunion, saying, "Still, I wish you’d all come together again!" Solar responded with sincerity, "Now that we’re all pursuing individual activities, it’s really difficult to coordinate schedules. But if you wait, I’d love to do it anytime." Her heartfelt response touched fans, who are now eagerly holding onto the possibility of a reunion.

While Solar continues to support MAMAMOO’s legacy, she’s also busy with her individual activities. She will reprise her role in the musical Mata Hari, joining its fourth season, which will run at the LG Art Center Seoul until March 2.

Fans are now hoping for a moment when MAMAMOO can stand together on stage once again, showing the world why they’re still one of K-pop’s most beloved groups.

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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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