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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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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