Jiho, a member of the girl group "OH MY GIRL", will leave the team.

On May 9th, WM Entertainment, OH MY GIRL's agency, announced its official position, saying, "We have renewed our contracts with Hyojung, Mimi, YooA, Seunghee, and Arin of OH MY GIRL".

Unfortunately, Jiho ends her contract and leaves "OH MY GIRL".

"Jiho has been thinking deeply with our company and members", WM said, "reporting the end of the contract with Jiho. After discussions, we decided to pursue a new dream".

They added, "Based on the strong trust and belief that we have built up together over the past 7 years, we will spare no effort to provide full support so that the 6 members can be active in various fields in the future".

Jiho also posted a handwritten letter on the official fan cafe and explained, "In the future, I will support the members as members of Miracle, no longer as a member of OH MY GIRL".

"I can't forget all the love and support Miracle has given me for seven years", she said adding, "Thank you for making miraculous moments in my life".

Meanwhile, OH MY GIRL has been loved by the public since their debut in 2015 by solidifying their innocent image and creating various masterpieces such as "Secret Garden", "Dun Dun Dance", "Dolphin", and "Nonstop".

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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