OH MY GIRL’s YooA and Arin Part Ways with WM Entertainment but Continue Group Activities

OH MY GIRL is marking their 10th anniversary with a significant change. On May 8th, WM Entertainment announced that members Hyojung, Mimi, Seunghee, and Yubin have renewed their contracts, while YooA and Arin have decided to part ways with the agency.

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[Photo courtesy of WM Entertainment via its official Instagram]

According to WM Entertainment, “After extensive discussions, YooA and Arin have chosen not to renew their exclusive contracts. However, both will continue their group activities as members of OH MY GIRL.”

YooA expressed her heartfelt thoughts through a handwritten letter on her social media, stating, “Preparing for the 10th anniversary concert made me realize how deeply grateful I am for all the love and support. While I will continue to give my all as a member of OH MY GIRL, I will also challenge myself as an actress and showcase new sides of me.”

YooA recently wrapped up filming for her first movie, tentatively titled Project Y, starring alongside actresses Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo. “Acting allowed me to communicate diverse emotions and expressions,” she said, adding, “I hope to present more of myself under the title of ‘actress’ from now on.”

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OH MY GIRL recently celebrated their milestone 10th anniversary with a special concert titled 2025 OH MY GIRL CONCERT ‘Milky Way’ held on April 19-20 at the Olympic Hall in Seoul. Despite the contract changes, the group is set to continue their journey, promising both individual and group activities moving forward.

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