[Exclusive] "An Ji-young to Continue Solo" Bolbbalgan4, Woo Ji-yoon Withdraws

Bolbbalgan4 member An Jiyoung / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] The group Bolbbalgan4 will continue activities as a solo project with Ahn Ji-young following Woo Ji-yoon's departure.

On the 2nd, Bolbbalgan4's agency, Shofar Music, posted on their official social network service (SNS), stating, "There has been a change in the member composition of our artist Bolbbalgan4, and we would like to announce our official position."

Shofar Music explained, "Member Ji-yoon expressed her intention to conclude her activities as Bolbbalgan4 due to personal considerations regarding her future career path," adding, "Accordingly, we had several careful discussions with the members."

They continued, "The members spent a long time talking and understanding each other's thoughts," and "We at Shofar Music also respect Ji-yoon's decision and have reached the following conclusion."

Shofar Music stated, "Bolbbalgan4 will continue activities as a solo project with Ji-young without recruiting new members, and Ji-yoon has decided to conclude her activities as Bolbbalgan4 after much consideration."

They added, "Although Ji-young and Ji-yoon will no longer be active as members together, they will remain colleagues and friends who support each other's paths in the future."

The following is the full statement from Bolbbalgan4’s agency, Shofar Music

Hello, this is Shofar Music.

First, we sincerely thank the fans who support and love Bolbbalgan4.

We would like to inform you officially that there has been a change in the member composition of our artist Bolbbalgan4.

Member Ji-yoon expressed her intention to conclude her activities as Bolbbalgan4 due to personal considerations regarding her future career path,

and accordingly, we have had several careful discussions with the members.

The members spent a long time talking and understanding each other's thoughts,

and we at Shofar Music also respect Ji-yoon's decision and have reached the following conclusion.

Bolbbalgan4 will continue activities as a solo project with Ji-young without recruiting new members,

and Ji-yoon has decided to conclude her activities as Bolbbalgan4 after much consideration.

We at Shofar Music deeply regret not being able to show Bolbbalgan4 together,

but above all, we made this decision with respect and support for her opinion.

Also, although Ji-young and Ji-yoon will no longer be active as members together,

they will remain colleagues and friends who support each other's paths in the future.

The newly solo Bolbbalgan4 is currently working on an album scheduled for release in May,

and we ask for your warm support and encouragement for Ji-young, who will continue Bolbbalgan4’s music.

Shofar Music will wholeheartedly support the bright futures of both artists.

Thank you.

April 2, 2020.

Shofar Music

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