On the 31st, Kwon Eun-bi shared the news of her contract termination with Woollim Entertainment through a heartfelt handwritten letter. She expressed, "I have concluded my exclusive contract with the agency I have been with for a long time. It has been a precious and valuable journey with those who have supported me from my trainee days until now."
She continued, "The moments on stage and all the times spent contemplating and striving behind the scenes have been a great gift to me. I sincerely thank the family at Woollim Entertainment for being with me."
Kwon also extended her gratitude to her fans, saying, "I am truly grateful to the fans who have always supported and empowered me. Thanks to you, I was able to endure and move forward no matter what moments came my way."
She added, "I am now standing at the beginning of a new path, carrying the love of many people. No matter what path I encounter, I will move forward step by step, recalling what I have learned and the overwhelming love I have received from you all."
Meanwhile, Woollim Entertainment stated, "The exclusive contract with our artist Kwon Eun-bi has ended. After long discussions, we have mutually agreed to respect each other's opinions and conclude the contract."
Below is Kwon Eun-bi's full handwritten letter:
Hello, this is Kwon Eun-bi.
I have concluded my exclusive contract with the agency I have been with for a long time.
It has been a precious and valuable journey with those who have supported me from my trainee days until now.
The moments on stage and all the times spent contemplating and striving behind the scenes have been a great gift to me.
I sincerely thank the family at Woollim Entertainment for being with me.
And I am truly grateful to the fans who have always supported and empowered me.
Thanks to you, I was able to endure and move forward no matter what moments came my way. Thank you.
I am now standing at the beginning of a new path, carrying the love of many people.
No matter what path I encounter, I will move forward step by step, recalling what I have learned and the overwhelming love I have received from you all.
Thank you sincerely.
Reporter Dayeon Jung, Ten Asia light@tenasia.co.kr