Apink’s Jeong Eun Ji is officially parting ways with her longtime agency, IST Entertainment.
On April 2, IST Entertainment announced that its exclusive contract with Jeong Eun Ji had recently come to an end.
Read the full statement from IST Entertainment below:
Hello, this is IST Entertainment.
First and foremost, we would like to sincerely thank the fans who have shown love and support for Jeong Eun Ji.
We are here to inform you that the exclusive contract between IST Entertainment and Jeong Eun Ji has recently come to an end.
After thorough discussions based on mutual trust, both sides have agreed to support each other as we move forward on our respective new paths.Since her debut as a member of Apink in 2011, Jeong Eun Ji has been with us for the past 14 years, not only actively promoting with the group but also establishing herself as a vocalist and actress with a distinct color of her own.
Her sincere journey and passion over the years, and the incredible growth she achieved, have also made this time truly meaningful to us.We will wholeheartedly support Jeong Eun Ji as she begins this new chapter, and we wish her only the best in her future endeavors.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to the fans who have sent warm love and support to Jeong Eun Ji throughout the years.Thank you.
Not long after the announcement, Jeong Eun Ji took to Apink’s Weverse to share a personal message with fans: “Pandas, a lot of you were surprised after reading today’s article, right? As of today, I’ve graduated from IST Entertainment and decided to begin a new journey with BILLIONS.”;
She continued, “First, I’d like to address what many of you are likely most curious—or even worried—about. I will continue my activities as a member of Apink, as well as my work as a singer and actress, just as I have until now.”;
Following this, BILLIONS also shared an official statement, “We’ve signed an exclusive contract with Jeong Eun Ji. As a multi-talented entertainer who has established a unique presence across music, acting, and variety, we will fully support her so she can continue her wide-ranging activities.”;
Jeong Eun Ji had been with IST Entertainment for 14 years since debuting with Apink in 2011. Notably, when Apink’s contract with the agency in April 2023, she was the only member to renew. Since then, Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung have with Choi Creative Lab.
Jeong Eun Ji’s new agency BILLIONS is also home to her “Pump Up the Healthy Love”; co-star Lee Jun Young, along with actors Son Hyun Joo, Kim Ha Neul, Heo Sung Tae, Choi Moo Sung, and more.
Wishing Jeong Eun Ji all the best in her future endeavors!
Watch Jeong Eun Ji’s current drama “Pump Up the Healthy Love”; on Viki:
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