Following the news of her departure from Rocket Punch, Takahashi Juri took to Instagram to express her gratitude to fans in a touching letter.

Juri wrote:

"Hey everyone, it's Juri. After 5 years, my contract with Woollim Entertainment has ended, and I've officially left Rocket Punch. It was hard to share this news earlier, but I want to thank everyone who supported me throughout these years. From CEO Lee Joong Yeob to the Woollim staff and, of course, my fans, KETCHY, thank you for everything.
During my time in Korea, I faced many challenges and grew a lot. I'm grateful to Woollim for being there from the start and to all the artists, staff, and crew I worked with. I couldn't have done it without my members—Yeonhee, Suyun, Yunkyoung, Sohee, and Dahyun. Thank you for being by my side.
To KETCHY, I'm sorry for the sudden news. Thank you for your support over the past 13 years of my idol career. Though being an idol wasn't always easy, the memories we shared made it worthwhile. I'll cherish our time together forever.
As I start a new chapter, I ask that you stay happy and healthy. You've been my light through it all.
Love always,Juri"

Alongside her departure, Juri revealed her plans for the future. She hinted at launching an online consultation service called 'UI' to support aspiring K-pop idols.

Fans can look forward to more details about Juri's consultation service soon.

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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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