TS Entertainment announces today that Han Sunhwa’s 7 years contract ends on October 13 and Sunhwa has decided not to renew leading to her departure from Secret.
In the latest chapter in what’s been an unfortunate storyline in 2016, we have another member departing from a big-name K-pop group.
Just recently, it was reported that Sunhwa will be leaving SECRET following the expiration of her contract on October 13, and that she will be focusing on her acting career instead.
On September 26, TS Entertainment confirmed these reports by releasing an official statement on Sunhwa’s departure and the intent for SECRET to continue on as a three-member group:
“Hello, this is TS Entertainment.
Sunhwa, who has been active as a member of SECRET and as an actress for the past 7 years, will be ending her promotions as SECRET on October 13th. She will be ending her contract with our label as well.
SECRET will continue as a 3 member group with Hyosung, Ji Eun, and Hana, who have renewed their contracts, and we are plannig to continue as usual by supporting their individual activities as well.
We thank you for the warm support you have showed SECRET, and we ask that you continue to support and show interest to SECRET and Sunhwa.
Thank you.”
As for Sunhwa, following the news of her departure from SECRET, she posted up an emotional and sincere thank you message to her fans, her soon-to-be former members, and TS Entertainment on her Instagram:
Park Sa-lim, Seoul