SOURCE: 케플러 서영은, 팀 탈퇴 "앞으로 6인 체제 전환"
Seo Youngeun has decided to leave Kep1er after an 8-month hiatus.
On the 6th, WakeOne and KLAP Entertainment announced through their official social media, stating, "rom now on, the group will continue activities as a six-member team consisting of Choi Yujin, Xiaoting, Kim Chaehyun, Kim Dayeon, Hikaru, and Huening Bahiyyih. Along with this, Seo Young-eun, who has been part of Kep1er’s precious journey since their debut in 2022, has concluded her activities with the team."
They continued, "The company and Seo Youngeun have had long discussions about the direction of her future activities. This decision was reached after careful discussion. The Kep1er members also respect Seo Youngeun’s wishes based on their mutual trust and are sending her their support."
Furthermore, they added, "We would like to express our deep gratitude to Seo Youngeun, who showed more sincerity and passion than anyone as a member of the team, and we will wholeheartedly support her future endeavors. Kep1er will open a new chapter as a six-member group and will do their best to repay Kep1ian with even better music and performances. We ask for fans’ warm encouragement and unwavering love for Seo Youngeun, who will walk a new path, and for Kep1er, whowill continue its activities as six members."
Meanwhile, Kep1er is a girl group formed through the Mnet survival program 'Girls Planet 999.'
