Singer Chungha has ended her exclusive contract with her agency without finishing her regular album.

On the 29th, MNH Entertainment announced that "Chungha's exclusive contract with our company, which started when she debuted in 2016 and lasted for 7 years, will expire on April 29th, 2023."

In addition, it was announced that Chungha's 'Bare&Rare Pt.2' will not be released by MNH Entertainment. 'Bare&Rare' was Chungha's second regular project, which was scheduled to be released in two parts, Part 1 and Part 2.

Last year, Chungha released the first part of 'Bare&Rare' in July, and announced that the second part would be released soon.

At that time, it was also announced that Lachika, who had been collaborating with Chungha, would also be in charge of the performance for Part 2, creating high expectations among fans.

Despite the expectation that 'Bare&Rare Pt.2' would be released soon, the news of the release has not been announced for about 9 months.

In the end, Chungha decided not to renew her contract with MNH Entertainment. The release date for 'Bare&Rare Pt.2' has also not been announced yet.

Last August, Chungha expressed her dissatisfaction with the agency during a live broadcast. In response to fans' comments requesting a world tour, she said, "Why won't they let me do it? It's because of MNH."

She also jokingly said, "I want to leave the company. Please let me go," attracting attention.

Some fans pointed out that MNH Entertainment had been neglecting Chungha. After finishing her activities with I.O.I, Chungha returned to MNH Entertainment as a solo singer and became a "female solo artist."

Although Chungha led the way until the agency moved buildings, fans criticized the agency for not taking better care of her.

MNH Entertainment said, "We sincerely express our deep gratitude to Chungha, who has been with us for a long time," as they let go of Chungha, and expressed interest in her future endeavors.

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Jo Jung Suk is officially back—and fans of Hospital Playlist couldn’t be more excited.

In the preview for episode 10 of Resident Playbook, aired by tvN on May 10, Jo Jung Suk’s character Lee Ik Jun is shown walking through a dimly lit hospital, saying, “It’s been so long since I came here.”

The short scene sparked immediate buzz online, especially when he’s seen holding hands with a woman—whose face is hidden. Many viewers are now asking: Is it Chae Song Hwa?

Although her identity isn’t revealed, fans are hopeful that the woman is Jeon Mi Do, who played Chae Song Hwa in Hospital Playlist.

Earlier announcements confirmed that both Jo Jung Suk and Jeon Mi Do would make appearances in Resident Playbook, fueling speculation that the beloved duo is finally reuniting on screen.

The teaser quickly became a hot topic, helping the drama maintain its upward momentum. Resident Playbook—a spin-off of the hit series Hospital Playlist—has been gaining strong viewership, with its latest episode setting new personal ratings records.

The show has consistently ranked No. 1 in its time slot across all channels, showing that fans are deeply invested in the lives and growth of the young doctors at the center of the story.

As the series continues to mix heartwarming guest appearances with its own emotional stories, viewers are now eagerly waiting for episode 10, airing May 11 at 9:20 PM KST, to see what’s next.

Will the “99s” finally reunite? Tune in to find out!

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