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Stalker of Apink’s Eunji Sentenced to Prison

IST Entertainment releases new company profile photos of Eunji. Credit: Facebook/Apink

A notorious stalker of Apink member Eunji has finally been sentenced to prison, South Korean media outlets reported on January 18. 

Through an official statement, Apink’s agency, IST Entertainment gave an update about the legal matter. In a translated post, IST Entertainment said that they filed a complaint against the said stalker who has been harassing Eunji since 2020.

According to reports, judge Lee Yong-Je, who handled the case, sentenced the 59-year old stalker, hereby referred to as Cho, to one year in prison and two years of probation for violating the Act of Punishment of Crime of Stalking.

Moreover, the Seoul Central District Court also ordered Cho to pay a fine of 100,000 Korean Won. Furthermore, Cho also has to fulfill 120 hours of community service and complete a 40-hour lecture program about prevention of repeated crimes related to stalking.

IST Entertainment then reassured the fans that they will continue to monitor the rights of their artists and take legal measures involving defamation, invasion of privacy, and other cases, without leniency.

Instances of Eunji being stalked by Cho

Other media outlets also reported that the court revealed that Cho started stalking Eunji in March of 2020. At the time, Cho sent a package to the singer’s home with a message that read: “Will you please accept me as your butler and partner?”

Two months later, this instance was followed by Cho tailing the Apink vocalist to her hair and makeup shop.

Then in April and July of 2021, the stalker was found waiting for Eunji around her apartment. In the same year, Cho received their first warning from the police. To which they made a promise that Cho will not approach Eunji again.

However, Cho continued to send messages to the idol through their phone and the DearU bubble chat room service. Eventually, Eunji had to discontinue using the platform due to Cho’s intense stalking.

The court, explaining their decision, stated that Cho’s acts were beyond the level of support a fan would send to a celebrity.  Moreover, judge Lee also pointed out that despite the victim’s shock, anxiety and fear regarding the situation, the stalker showed no signs of remorse.

As of writing, Eunji has yet to release her personal statement about the matter. 

Featured image: IST Entertainment releases new company profile photos of Eunji. Credit: Facebook/Apink

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Eunji Assures Fans After APINK Members Sign With New Agency

Eunji wants fans to know that APINK will stay together. The “Work Later, Drink Now” star assured PANDAs that the group will continue working together. Jung Eun-ji made the promise after Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung signed up with a new agency.

APINK’s Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung Sign With New Company

Choi Creative Lab issued a statement confirming that four APINK members have signed with the agency.

“We notify that Apink members Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung have signed exclusive contracts with the agency, effective beginning in May of 2023,” the statement reads. “At Choi Creative Lab, we plan on supporting the four members of Apink in both their team and individual promotions to the best of our capabilities.”

“We will provide for our artists with warm and magnanimous leadership as to foster their growth, and also make many happy memories together,” it continued.

The news comes almost immediately after IST Entertainment announced that Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung have not renewed their contracts with the company. Eunji, who has been doing solo promotions, chose to stay with the agency.

Eunji Promises APINK Will Continue Group Activities

Jung Eun-ji expressed her joy for the other APINK members after they found a new company. The “Reply 1997” star shared an update on Weverse about the group’s future.

“Nothing has changed!! You don’t have to take it too seriously,” she wrote to PANDAs. “We’ll still be Apink in the future.”

APINK recently dropped their tenth EP ‘SELF’ and will continue to promote their new single “D N D”.

In related news, IST Entertainment recently announced that the VICTON maknae line has chosen not to renew their contracts with the company. Hanse, Byungchan, and Subin each shared their handwritten letters confirming their exit from the agency. Meanwhile, Seungwoo, Seungsik, and Sejun will complete their contracts with the agency. The hyung line’s contracts were moved to accommodate their military enlistment.

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APINK Members Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung Leave IST Entertainment

The members of APINK have made a decision about their future. Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung have decided to leave IST Entertainment. Meanwhile, Eunji has chosen to stay with the agency to continue her solo promotions.

IST Entertainment Shares Updates On APINK’s Contract Renewal

IST Entertainment shared an official statement regarding APINK’s future. The statement confirmed that Chorong, Bomi, Namjoo, and Hayoung chose not to renew their contract.

“Ahead of the end of Apink’s exclusive contracts with our agency, we and the members put our heads together and carefully discussed the matter,” the statement read.

“It was ultimately determined that for the sake of each member’s new growth in the future, Park Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Kim Namjoo, and Oh Hayoung will end their beautiful 12-year journey with us, which began with their debut, at the end of April,” it continues.

APINK’s Eunji Renews Contract With IST Entertainment

The agency confirmed that Eunji renewed her contract and will continue to pursue solo activities.

“We recently renewed our contract with Jung Eun Ji, and we will be continuing our relationship,” it reads. “In addition to her activities as a singer, Jung Eun Ji also plans to greet you soon with a new acting project, and we plan to consistently support her so that she can stand out in a wide array of fields.”

IST Entertainment Clarifies APINK Disbandment Speculations

The statement further explained that APINK will not disband and will continue to pursue group activities.

“Regardless of their contracts, all of the Apink members are firm in their love of the group and their determination to continue their group activities, so they have promised to carry on with their group activities without disbandment,” it reads. “Our agency will cooperate with Apink after discussions regarding their future activities, and we plan to work together with them so that they can stay together as a group.”

IST Entertainment recently confirmed that the VICTON maknae line has chosen not to renew their contracts. Hanse, Byungchan, and Subin each shared their handwritten letters confirming their exit from the agency. Meanwhile, Seungwoo, Seungsik, and Sejun will complete their contracts with the agency. The hyung line’s contracts were moved to accommodate their military enlistment.

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