Apink has concluded a contract with the current agency. However, group activities will continue.
'IST Entertainment' said on April 28, "Apink has changed for individual new growth," adding, "Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bomi, Kim Nam-joo, and Oh Ha-young have decided to end their 12-year beautiful trip".
Jung Eun-ji decided to stay at the current agency. "We have recently renewed our contract and continue our relationship. In addition to her singing career, said, "We will greet her next work as soon as possible," adding, "We will continue to support her".
Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bomi, Kim Nam-joo, and Oh Ha-young will continue their activities at their new agency, Choi Creative Lab, starting next month.
Apink's team activities are maintained. "IST" said, "All members have a will and affection for group activities, regardless of whether they are contracted or not". "We decided to maintain our team activities without dissolution," he explained.
"We will cooperate with each other after consultation on Apink's future activities", he said. "We plan to work together to protect the team".
Finally, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Apink for running together for 12 years. "I ask for constant support and love for the members who are preparing for a new journey", he said.
Apink debuted in 2011. Since then, he has performed numerous hit songs such as "Mr. Chu," "Nonono" and "I'm So Sick." Last year, Son Na-eun left the team.
The members were reorganized into a five-member group. On April 5, they released their 10th EP ‘Self’ and made a comeback as a whole group in about a year and two months. It also held a fan concert for the 12th anniversary and continued its active activities.