Kwon Eunbi, former IZ*ONE member, departs Woollim Entertainment, expressing gratitude and readiness for new challenges ahead.
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Kwon Eunbi, who is from IZ*ONE, revealed her feelings about starting anew after leaving Woollim Entertainment. On the 31st, Kwon Eunbi announced the end of her exclusive contract with Woollim Entertainment and published a handwritten letter. She stated, 'I have come to end my exclusive contract with the agency I have walked with for a long time,' and added, 'It has been a precious journey spent with those who have worked hard for me since my trainee days.' She continued, 'The moments on stage and all the time spent struggling and working hard behind the scenes remain a great gift for me. I sincerely thank everyone at Woollim Entertainment who walked with me.' She also expressed gratitude to her fans, saying, 'I am truly thankful to all the fans who have always supported and helped me. Thanks to you all, I have been able to endure any moment and move forward.' Finally, she conveyed, 'Now, standing before a new path with the love of many, I will take one step at a time, carrying the lessons I have learned and the overflowing love I have received, no matter what path I encounter.' On the same day, Woollim Entertainment stated, 'The exclusive contract with our artist Kwon Eunbi has ended. After long discussions with the artist, we decided to respect each other's opinions and end the exclusive contract.' • Kwon Eunbi from IZ*ONE, rumors of moving to G-DRAGON's agency have surfaced... a comment was issued • [Kstyle 14th Anniversary] We received a congratulatory message from Kwon Eunbi!
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