pledis entertainment announced Jang-gyuri will come out deis_9.
In a statement shared in English on fromis_9’s Weverse community, Pledis Entertainment shared the news with fans around the world.
Hi.
This is PLEDIS Entertainment.We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the fans who have shown undying support and love for fromis_9. We would like to provide information on future activities of fromis_9.
fromis_9 will become an 8-member group starting next August and meet their fans at their upcoming Japanese activities and other activities scheduled for the second half of this year.
fromis_9’s fifth EP “from our Memento Box” will be JANG GYU RI’s final promotional activity as he completes his tenure as a member of fromis_9. She will conclude her contract with us earlier on July 31 to embark on a new adventure.
The eight members of fromis_9 (LEE SAE ROM, SONG HA YOUNG, PARK JI WON, ROH JI SUN, LEE SEO YEON, LEE CHAE YOUNG, LEE NA GYUNG and BAEK JI HEON) signed a new exclusive contract with us when they transferred to PLEDIS. Entertainment in August 2021. JANG GYU RI maintained the terms of the original contract with his former agency, and PLEDIS was in charge of duties, including managing his team and individual activities.
The artist and company made the decision after careful consideration and discussion about what would be the best path for everyone. Please continue to send your love and support to JANG GYU RI, who has always been committed to doing his best as a member of fromis_9, and to the eight members of fromis_9 who will be starting a new chapter in their careers.
Our company will continue to support fromis_9 to help them grow as artists while continuing their activities in various fields.
Thanks.
— Pledis Entertainment
Jang Gyuri debuted with fromis_9 until idol school and also made his acting debut in 2019 through dating lessons. He has since appeared in It’s okay not to be good.