BREAKING: Lovelyz disbanded after seven breakthrough years
SEOUL – Lovelyz became the third popular girl group to be officially disbanded this year in 2021, joining GFriend and Iz*One. And by the time the group's (Lovelyz) disbanded (Nov. 1), seven of eight members of Lovelyz didn't renew their contracts or prematurely left Woolim, the label that raised the group's success from 2014. As the statement from Woolim's representative announced as follows:
"Hello, this is Woollim Entertainment.
This is our official statement regarding the expiration of Lovelyz’s exclusive contracts.
Our exclusive contracts with the Lovelyz members will expire on November 16, 2021.
After long and deep discussion and deliberation, seven Lovelyz members (Yoo Jiae, Seo Jisoo, Lee Mijoo, Kei, Jin, Ryu Sujeong, Jung Yein) have decided to prepare for different beginnings at new places, and we decided to respect and support the members’ thoughts.
Of the Lovelyz members, Baby Soul has renewed her contract with faith she has built up with us for a long time. As Baby Soul’s supporter for a long time, we will not hold back on providing full support for Baby Soul’s new step forward and active promotions.
We thank the eight Lovelyz members who worked their hardest and shined as artists of Woollim Entertainment for the past seven years, and we are sincerely cheering on the members’ new beginnings.
In addition, we express sincere gratitude to all fans who supported, cherished, and loved Lovelyz.
Please continue to show lots of encouragement and support for the Lovelyz members who are starting fresh, and we sincerely thank you for the warm love and interest given to Lovelyz over the past seven years."
Lovelyz have brought hit albums and singles into the charts from their debut in 2014. Some of their popular hits including "Candy Jelly Love", "Destiny" and "Beautiful Days". The label, Woollim, will now focus on their new girl group, Rocket Punch, which debuted in 2019.
Thank you Lovelyz for making Lovelinus (Lovelyz's fandom) cheerful with your songs for seven years!
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