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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2NE1’s Park Bom is back and glowing more than ever!

On April 4, Park Bom took to social media to share a short video clip with the caption, “On my way home♥ Chanel coat.” In the video, she’s seen sitting in a taxi, looking chic and confident.

She gazes directly into the camera, winks, and gives a cute wave, instantly melting fans’ hearts.

What really caught everyone’s attention was her upgraded look.

Park Bom rocked a bold and glamorous makeup style, and fans couldn’t stop talking about how perfectly her sharp eyeliner matched her vibe.

Park Bom had previously worried fans after gaining weight during her time away from the spotlight. She successfully lost 11kg back in 2021, but later shared that she struggled with weight fluctuations.

Now, with her return to full-group promotions with 2NE1, it seems she's back to taking great care of herself—and fans are absolutely loving it.

One fan commented, “She looks so healthy and beautiful again,” while another said, “Her visuals are no joke. Bom is glowing!”

2NE1 recently made their long-awaited group return with an Asia concert tour celebrating their 15th debut anniversary.

And there's more to come—on April 12 and 13, they’ll be holding the '2025 2NE1 Concert: Welcome Back Encore in Seoul', continuing their powerful comeback and making fans around the world cheer even louder.

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