Singer Meenoi Parts Ways with AOMG Amidst Past Controversies

Singer Meenoi (real name Park Min-young) has announced her departure from her agency, AOMG, to pursue her own path.

Meenoi shared the news on her official account, stating, "My contract with AOMG has ended. Thank you to everyone who has been with me." This announcement comes approximately a year after the so-called 'no-show' controversy.

In February of last year, Meenoi caused concern among fans when she unexpectedly broke down in tears during a live broadcast, displaying erratic behavior. Following the broadcast, Meenoi admitted, "Everyone lives within the legally defined boundaries, and when I looked at myself in front of that, I should have acted with a certain level of humility, but I failed to do so, or I committed a sin that could be perceived that way," raising further questions.

The controversy escalated when it was revealed that Meenoi had failed to show up for a skincare product advertisement shoot, for which she had a contract worth 200 million KRW (approximately 220 million KRW including taxes). In the process of explaining the situation, Meenoi blamed AOMG for the no-show, leading to a public dispute over the truth. Her irresponsible handling of the situation and false explanations were also exposed.

This led to heightened tensions between Meenoi and AOMG, with rumors of contract termination circulating. However, she continued to work with AOMG, releasing her second full-length album 'This is my life' in July of the same year, maintaining their partnership for about a year.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr