The group BB GIRLS is set to restructure as a trio following the exit of member Yujeong.

BB GIRLS officially announced the termination of their exclusive contract with Warner Music Korea on the 22nd, along with the departure of member Yujeong.

They stated, “BB GIRLS will embark on a new journey under ‘BB GIRLS Company’. After careful discussions, Yujeong has decided to end her activities with BBGIRLS, and the members have chosen to respect her decision. We sincerely thank Yujeong for her unwavering dedication as a member of BBGIRLS and will continue to support her.”

They added, “Moving forward, BBGIRLS will function as a three-member group consisting of Minyoung, Eunji, and Yuna. Our company is committed to providing full support to ensure BBGIRLS can actively participate in various fields.”

Official statement from BBGIRLS Company:

Greetings, this is BBGIRLS Company.

BBGIRLS (BBGIRLS) has mutually agreed to end the exclusive contract as the contract period with Warner Music Korea has come to a close. We are grateful to Warner Music Korea for their support during this period.

Following this, BBGIRLS will commence new activities under ‘BBGIRLS Company’. BBGIRLS Company will be managed by our partner GLG, and we will strive to allow the members to focus solely on their music and activities.

We also have some unfortunate news to share. After thorough discussions, Yujeong has decided to conclude her activities with BBGIRLS. The members have chosen to respect her decision. We sincerely thank Yujeong for her long-standing dedication as a member of BBGIRLS and will continue to support her.

In the future, BBGIRLS will operate as a trio consisting of Minyoung, Eunji, and Yuna. Our company will spare no effort in supporting BBGIRLS to actively engage in various fields.

We express our gratitude to all BBee fans who have showered us with immense love, and ask for your continued support and interest as BBGIRLS embarks on a new journey. Thank you.

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Former Girl’s Day member Jang Hye Ri (real name Lee Ji In) is making headlines after exposing the dark side of the entertainment industry—revealing that she once received a shocking sponsorship offer from a well-known entertainment company CEO.

On March 3, Jang Hye Ri appeared in a video titled "[NonNonNon] I Heard You Got Wasted and Ruined Yourself?" on the YouTube channel ‘Channel Fixed’ (채널고정해).

During the discussion, broadcaster Kang Byung Kyu opened up about the hidden dangers in the industry, saying, “Even today, there are idols who get invited to drinking gatherings by acquaintances of acquaintances. Some people keep luring them into these situations. We call them ‘devils.’”

Jang Hye Ri then shocked viewers by admitting, “I’ve been to those places before. I even sang there.” She continued, “Even now, I still get offers like, ‘Let’s talk business over drinks’ or ‘You need to build connections this way.’ It happens all the time.”

She also shared how these gatherings have evolved, saying, “Nowadays, it’s not just about drinking. There’s also golf. People keep asking, ‘Do you play golf?’ I don’t drink well, and I don’t enjoy these meetings. But sometimes, I wondered, ‘Do I have to do this to succeed?’”

Then, Jang Hye Ri dropped a bombshell—recalling a shocking moment from her rookie days:

“When I was a rookie, I attended a drinking gathering where a very famous CEO was present. He had even invited male rookies to sing. Then he suddenly told me, ‘If I help you grow, you have to be my girlfriend.’”

She continued, “I was caught off guard and immediately refused. But then he started listing celebrities he had ‘helped’ through these relationships. I was young, and it really hurt my pride. It made me determined to succeed without going down that path. But he told me, ‘You’ll never make it if you don’t do this. This is how the industry works.’”

Even after rejecting him, Jang Hye Ri revealed that she kept running into the CEO over the years. “Since he’s still active in the industry, I would occasionally see him. Every time, he would say, ‘You rejected my offer, and that’s why you’re struggling now.’ But honestly, I have no regrets. I wouldn’t change my decision.”

Meanwhile, Jang Hye Ri, one of the original members of Girl’s Day, has since transitioned into a trot singer. In 2020, she released her single "Seobangnim" and gained attention after finishing fourth place on KBS 2TV’s Trot National Contest.

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