Jang Gyuri, the South Korean singer of K-pop band Fromis_9 will no longer perform with the band, stated the new agency that will look over the activities of the previous nine-member group. PLEDIS Entertainment is the new media company that will be managing the all-girl artist squad.
The K-pop fans did not expect this to happen. On the contrary, they enjoyed the performance of all the nine members of the group. But unfortunately, from August, the group will be performing with one artist less.
Why Is Jang Gyuri Leaving Fromis_9?
Jang Gyuri leaving Fromis_9 was announced by PLEDIS Entertainment on 28 July. The agency provided a statement that gave total information about the band and the group members.
According to the statement, the 24-year-old singer will embark on her new journey after wrapping up her settlement with the previous entertainment company. However, unlike the rest of the artists in the group, she did not sign the exclusive contract. Instead, she kept her original agreement.
She was in the group from its debut and made its outcome in early 2018. They came to the industry with the release of their title song, ‘We Go.’
The agency reported that the nine-group K-pop band would only have eight members from August. Although just in case she would have remained in the group, she would have got a chance to go along with the team on a Japan tour.
Here Is What We Know About Jang Gyuri Contract Expiry And Net Worth
Gyuri kept her original contract of fromis_9 that she signed in the first place with the agency. In August 2021, eight band members signed an exclusive agreement with PLEDIS entertainment except for her.
However, the agency reported she is still an active member of the Fromis_9 and will wrap her contract on 31 July. Since that day, the agency stopped promoting her. So her mini album “from our Memento Box” would be the last promotion from the company’s side.
The released statement revealed that the decision was taken after careful consideration and discussions between Jang and the agency. As a result, she is reportedly starting a new career chapter.
Also, the entertainment agency has not called out anyone for the ninth member and has reported they will work with just eight members in the following days.
Where Is Jang Gyuri Going Now?
Jang has not revealed where she is heading next. Formin_9 fans are already under tension and want to hear from Gyuri about her leaving the brand. The K-pop fans seem to be sad over the statement that was released by PLEDIS entertainment.
The elegant young singer is yet to make her statement. She is not a much active user of social media. Or else her fans would have already known where she is heading in the upcoming days. Nevertheless, according to the statement, she is pursuing a new chapter of her career.