K-Pop fans were left with the broken heart after the Ist Entertainment Management Agency has announced the dissolution of the popular group of fourth generation girls, Weekly.
In a statement published on Wednesday, the agency revealed that all six members – Lee Soojin, Monday, Park Soeun, Lee Jaehee, Jihan and Zoa – have agreed mutually to stop their exclusive contract with Ist Entertainment. This decision will actually end the five -year journey of the artists under the Weekly group in the Korean music industry.
“We would like to sincerely thank the members who have been with us like our artists and fans who have been with us on this journey that was brighter and warmer with us since anyone else. We ask for your continuous love and encouragement for the members who will continue to be active in various fields in the future”, wrote the agency in a declaration, as a translation through Google.
The news of the melting of the group left the heart broken, with some on social media to express their disappointment.
“These guys swept all the beginner prizes, but they are ruining it in this way,” wrote a Netizen.
“It’s really a shame. The members had a nice appearance and skill,” said another person.
Weekly debuted in June 2020 with their first EP, We are. At the time, the group was made up of seven members, but Shin Jiyoon left two years later due to mental health problems, which arrived after making a temporary break in the age of the year before and again in February 2022.
During their career, Weekly got several milestones, including winning rookie prizes and participation in various activities such as collaborations and TV programs. They also participated in an VR animation game project and the show of the MNET competition “Quendom Puzzle” in 2023. The group released more EPS and single albums, with their most recent return, was the EP Bliss. in July 2024.
