Yujeong has opened up about her decision to leave BB GIRLS in a heartfelt letter to her fans.

On April 24, Yujeong took to social media to share a letter addressing her recent departure from BB GIRLS, which has since reformed as a trio. She wrote, "Hello, this is Yujeong. After much thought, I've decided to share this message. As of April, my contract with Warner Music Korea has ended, and I will no longer be part of BB GIRLS but will continue as Nam Yujeong. I want to express my gratitude and apologies to those who've always supported and cared for me, including FEARLESS and Bbees."

Yujeong went on to say, "We've made many promises together. Although I can't share everything, I've decided to conclude something I've been contemplating for a long time, albeit abruptly. From the beginning, I've been filled with fear and worry, scared of causing harm to someone. At the same time, I'm afraid of facing it alone. However, starting today, I'll leave my cherished past behind and focus on the next step that I must value and love."

The former BB GIRLS member concluded, "I'm grateful to Warner Music and the members who've stood by me. I'll always sincerely support the future of BB GIRLS that Minyoung, Eunji, and Yuna will shape. Lastly, I'm always here. Please don't worry. I truly, truly thank and love you all."

Stay tuned for more updates on Yujeong and BB GIRLS.

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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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