Takahashi Juri will be leaving both Rocket Punch and Woollim Entertainment following the expiration of her contract.
On May 24, Woollim Entertainment announced Juri’s departure, stating that Rocket Punch would continue its activities as a five-member group.
Juri, who was formerly a member of the Japanese girl group AKB48, made her debut with Rocket Punch in 2019 following her appearance on the Mnet survival show “Produce 48.”
The agency’s full English statement is as follows:
Hello,
This is Woollim Entertainment.We would like to express our gratitude to fans who always send endless love and support to our artists.
Rocket Punch member Juri, who has been with us for the past time, is a foreign member and has a different contract period [from the other] members.
As of today (May 24th), she has terminated her management contract with us.
However, we will continue to support each other’s future wherever we are.We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Juri, who has been with us for a long time, and also to the fans who have always shown their unwavering love.
Woollim Entertainment will continue to provide support and encouragement to Juri, who will greet her [sic] in various fields, and we ask you to give her generous love and support.
Additionally, Rocket Punch will continue its activities as a five-member system.
Thank you.