ZUU departs from VINE Entertainment to pursue solo activities after her contract with SECRET NUMBER ends. The agency expresses gratitude.
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ZUU of SECRET NUMBER has left her agency VINE Entertainment and is embarking on new solo activities. Today (14th), VINE Entertainment announced through an official statement the news of ZUU's exclusive contract expiration. The agency clarified, 'ZUU's exclusive contract period, during which she has showcased her shining talent as a member of SECRET NUMBER, has expired as of April 8, 2026.' They continued, 'First, we express our gratitude to ZUU for her dedicated activities for the fans,' and added, 'Although her activities as SECRET NUMBER have ended, we sincerely support ZUU's bright future.' SECRET NUMBER debuted in May 2020, and ZUU joined the team in 2021, contributing to expanding the team's spectrum. After approximately 4 years and 6 months of activities, she is no longer a member of SECRET NUMBER and will now seek a new path as artist ZUU. Additionally, prior to this, last April, members Lea, Dita, Jini, and Minji announced the end of their contracts, and Sudam did so in December. Following ZUU's departure, VINE Entertainment also mentioned the future direction of the team, stating, 'SECRET NUMBER will do its best to present a new form to the fans,' suggesting that they will continue their activities while organizing the team structure.
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