Update: BBGIRLS launches new agency; announces member Youjoung's departure
What's the story
The popular K-pop girl group, BBGIRLS, has announced their split from Warner Music Korea after a year-long contract. The official statement was released on Monday via the music company's social media channels. Alongside this news, BBGIRLS also revealed the formation of their own agency, BBGIRLS Company. The group stated that they "mutually agreed with Warner Music Korea to conclude our exclusive contracts with the end of the contract period."
Gratitude and future
BBGIRLS expressed gratitude to Warner Music, excited for future
BBGIRLS expressed their appreciation toward Warner Music Korea for their cooperation during the contract period. The group stated, "We extend our gratitude to Warner Music Korea for their support in [BBGIRLS's] activities until now." They also shared their excitement about "BBGIRLS plans to start a new journey at BBGIRLS Company," indicating a positive outlook towards this significant change in their career.
Departure and Continuation
However, the announcement wasn't without sad news!
In addition to the split from Warner Music Korea, BBGIRLS also announced the sad departure of member Youjoung. The group clarified, "After an in-depth discussion, it was decided that Youjoung will end her activities as a member of BBGIRLS. The members also decided to respect Youjoung's opinion. We sincerely thank Youjoung for doing her best as a member of BBGIRLS for a long time, and we will continue to support her in the future."
Group members
BBGIRLS plans to continue activities as a three-member group
BBGIRLS is set to continue their journey as a three-member group, consisting of Minyoung, Eunji, and Yuna. Since their debut in 2011 under Brave Entertainment with the single album The Difference, the group has undergone several transformations, including a complete change in original members. Notably, their 2017 song Rollin' gained unexpected viral fame in 2021 after a compilation video of their performances for the South Korean military surfaced.