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Singer Hong Ji-yoon's exclusive contract with her agency, Choi Lab Entertainment, has ended.
On the 1st, Hong Ji-yoon announced on her Instagram, "My exclusive contract with Choi Lab Entertainment has concluded as of today."
She continued, "I learned a great deal during the time we spent together. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the fans and staff who have always supported me," adding, "Moving forward, I will prepare for a new beginning and strive to greet everyone with an even better image and better music."
Meanwhile, Hong Ji-yoon, a runner-up on TV Chosun's "Miss Trot 2" and the winner of MBN's "Active Singer King 3," has received great love. Currently, she is meeting fans through the "Active Singer King 3" nationwide tour concert.
Full text of Hong Ji-yoon's statement.
Hello.
My exclusive contract with Choi Lab Entertainment has concluded as of today.
I learned a great deal during the time we spent together.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all the fans and staff who have always supported me.
Moving forward, I will prepare for a new beginning,
and I will strive to greet everyone with an even better image and better music.
Thank you.
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