Heo Young Ji from KARA is parting ways with DSP Media after a decade together, marking a new chapter in her career.

On September 5th, Heo Young Ji posted on her social media, "I am leaving DSP, which has been with me for 10 years, to start a new journey."

She added, "DSP has been a precious company that shared all the moments of my 20s from the very beginning. It will always be a cherished company for me," sharing her heartfelt feelings about the agency.

Heo Young Ji also expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thanks to everyone’s support and love, I will come back as an even better version of myself."

Earlier that day, DSP Media confirmed the end of their exclusive contract with Heo Young Ji. DSP stated, "The exclusive contract period with Heo Young Ji, who has been with us for 10 years, has concluded."

They continued, "We sincerely thank Heo Young Ji for bringing positive energy both on and off the stage as our artist, and we will support her future endeavors."

Heo Young Ji joined KARA in 2014 and has been active not only as an idol singer but also as an actress in dramas like 'Another Miss Oh' and 'Moment at Eighteen.'

KARA celebrated their 15th debut anniversary in 2022 with the special album 'MOVE AGAIN' and made a full-group comeback after seven years. They also released a new single 'I DO I DO' in July.

Last month, KARA held solo concerts titled 'KARA THE 5th JAPAN TOUR 2024 "KARASIA"' in Tokyo on the 17th-18th and in Osaka on the 24th-25th, meeting with fans.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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