BTOB, the famous K-pop group, is saying goodbye to Cube Entertainment after 11 long years.

On November 6, Cube Entertainment officially announced that BTOB's contract had reached its end, and they decided to part ways without renewing it.

This marks the end of an era for the group's time with Cube Entertainment, and it's been quite a ride for both sides.

Cube Entertainment released the following statement:

"Hello, this is Cube Entertainment. We want to share our official statement regarding BTOB's future endeavors. We had extensive discussions with BTOB members prior to the expiration of our second exclusive contract, and we mutually agreed not to renew it. This decision means that Cube Entertainment and BTOB members, Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Changsub, Lim Hyunsik, Peniel, and Yuk Sungjae, are concluding an 11-year partnership.

BTOB, which debuted on March 21, 2012, has become a third-generation K-pop sensation known for their exceptional singing and beloved music. We express our gratitude for BTOB's remarkable achievements during their long tenure with Cube Entertainment and thank their devoted fans, MELODY, for their unwavering support.

While our journey with BTOB ends here, we wholeheartedly support their promising future and new beginnings. Thank you for showing your love to BTOB during this transition."

Netizens shared their thoughts on this development:

"I'm glad they're staying together as a group. I hope they don't face the same fate as Beast. Maybe they'll join a new company together."

"Will Eunkwang still be on the Board of Directors?"

"It's no surprise why everyone's leaving Cube."

"(G)I-DLE must be feeling the pressure now that they have to carry the company."

"With everyone leaving Cube, I wonder if (G)I-DLE will follow suit when their contracts expire. Maybe they'll have more leverage in negotiations as a popular 4th generation girl group."

"After 11 years, it's time for them to move on."

"Is this the end of Cube? This seems a bit dramatic."

"Not yet. (G)I-DLE is still there, so they need to persuade them or face a tough situation."

Meanwhile, it's been reported that Pentagon member Hongseok is also parting ways with Cube Entertainment, following in the footsteps of other members.

Stay tuned for updates on both the Pentagon and BTOB's future activities.

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BLACKPINK’s Jisoo shared a surprising story from her trainee days!

On January 29, the latest episode of Dex’s Fridge Interview was released on YouTube. During the chat, Dex asked Jisoo if she ever rebelled or broke the rules as a trainee. She confidently replied, “Not at all. The only rebellion I had as a trainee was eating.”

Dex then jokingly imitated her younger self, saying, “I’m perfect, so why are they telling me not to eat? I’m going to eat tteokbokki!”

Jisoo laughed and admitted, “Actually, I was really chubby back then. They kept telling me to lose weight, but I always said, ‘No, I need to eat. I like myself chubby.’”

She even recalled a moment with YG Entertainment’s founder, Yang Hyun Suk:
“The boss told me to lose weight, and I responded like that. He just walked away, thinking, ‘She’s a weird one.’ I literally said, ‘No! I like myself chubby!’”

Jisoo then revealed that after she debuted, she naturally lost weight. She added, “Later, after I debuted and naturally lost weight, he was like, ‘You didn’t lose weight when I told you to, but now that you debuted, you did.’”

Fans are loving Jisoo’s confidence and honesty! Meanwhile, her full interview on Dex’s Fridge Interview is now available on YouTube.

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