Breaking hearts of the fandom Daileee, the K-pop girl group Weeekly officially announced the mutual termination of its exclusive contract on February 26, marking the end of the group's five-year journey since their debut. According to the agency, after extensive discussions about future plans, both IST Entertainment and the members of Weeekly agreed to part ways.
Weeekly debuted in 2020 with hits like After School and Good Day, swiftly rising to fame by earning multiple rookie awards and capturing the hearts of fans worldwide. In 2022, the group experienced a notable change with Shin Jiyoon's departure due to health issues. Now, with their disbandment, Weeekly closes a meaningful chapter in their journey, leaving behind a legacy of memorable moments in the K-pop scene.
As the members ！ Lee Soojin, Monday, Park Soeun, Lee Jaehee, Jihan, and Zoa ！ prepare to embark on their individual careers, fans and industry insiders are reflecting on Weeekly's shining moments in the K-pop spotlight. Let's explore what lies ahead for each member as they step into this new chapter.
Birth Name: Lee Soojin
Position(s): Leader, Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper, Visual, Center
Birthday: December 12th, 2001
Born in Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea, she auditioned with the songs Hope and Hope by Kim Nayoung and Eyes, Nose, Lips by Taeyang. Among the members, she had the longest training period, spending 4 years and 2 months as a trainee. In 2018, she modeled for ETUDE's Spring Collection.She gained attention as the female center for MIXNINE's Just Dance performance. However, on December 31, 2017, she was involved in a car accident alongside former trainees Soomin and Bowon. Due to the accident, she suffered a stomach injury that required surgery, ultimately leading to her withdrawal from MIXNINE.??
Birth Name: Kim Ji Min
Position(s): Vocal Leader, Main Vocalist, Main Dancer, Sub-Rapper
Birthday: May 10th, 2002
Born in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, South Korea, she attended KYW Dance Studio. For her audition, she performed five songs, including If It Is You by Jung Seung Hwan. She became a trainee on December 1, 2017, training for 2 years and 7 months before making her debut. On October 22, 2018, she was introduced as the first member of FAVE Girls, the pre-debut group that later became Weeekly.
Birth Name: Park Soeun
Position(s): Dance Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Center
Birthday: October 26th, 2002
Born in Gwangju, South Korea, she competed on MIXNINE and was eliminated in episode 7, ranking 55th. Known for her impressive dance skills, she took on the role of the 'Dance Leader' in Weeekly. She has mentioned that her role models are IU, Ariana Grande, and APINK.
Birth Name: Lee Jaehee
Position(s): Sub-Vocalist, Sub-Rapper
Birthday: March 18th, 2004
Born in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, she was a child actress with seven years of experience, appearing in movies like Detective K and The Fatal Encounter, as well as dramas such as My Little Baby and Modern Farmer. She also featured in Sunny Hill's Goodbye to Romance music video at a young age. Her role models include APINK, Yoona of SNSD, and TWICE.
Birth Name: Han Ji Hyo
Position(s): Lead Vocalist, Visual, Center
Birthday: July 12th, 2004
Born in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, she is a former SM Entertainment trainee who later found her path with Weeekly. For her audition, she performed Playing with Fire by BLACKPINK, highlighting her striking vocals. She draws inspiration from her role models Baek Yerin, Ariana Grande, Seohyun of SNSD, and APINK. In 2020, her captivating visuals earned her a nomination for TC Candler¨s The 100 Most Beautiful Faces.
Birth Name: Jo Hye Won
Position(s): Sub-Vocalist, Sub-Rapper, Visual, Maknae
Birthday: May 31st, 2005
Born in Seoul, South Korea, she gained attention for starring in THE BOYZ¨s To all THE BOYZ I've Loved Before VCR at the 2018 Melon Music Awards. Inspired by her role models IU, APINK, and TWICE, she pursued her dream of becoming an idol. Known for her playful charm, she's also skilled at imitating characters from the popular drama Crash Landing on You.
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