Second-Generation Idol Officially Parts Ways With Agency After 13 Years

According to News1, B1A4’s Gongchan officially ended his exclusive contract with WM Entertainment on June 30. After much discussion, they decided not to renew the contract and support each other’s future. It is revealed that he is currently looking for a new company.

However, they also stated that Gongchan will continue team activities as a member of B1A4. He plans to continue music with Sandeul and CNU through collaboration with WM for group activities.

Gongchan joined WM Entertainment in 2011 and has remained loyal to the company for 13 years. Now, he is ready to embark on a new chapter in his career.

Netizens supported his decision and wished him the best of luck!

• “I’m glad that he will continue group activities together. I hope he finds a good agency!”
• “He is still so handsome. I hope he is most active now!”
• “Gongchan~ do everything that you want!”
• “I hope he goes into a good agency.”
• “I hope he gets to do whatever he wants at a good agency.”
• “WM isn’t a good place for him if he wants to do more as an actor. I hope he finds a good agency!”
• “It’s a waste for him to stay at WM! I hope everything goes well for him!

• “I saw a post yesterday about renewing contracts, but it looks like he has left WM! I’m so thankful he will continue activities with the group though!”
• “What post?”
• “I want to see him in real-life.”
• “He is so sweet to his fans. I hope things get better for him after finding a good agency.”
• “He really is the sweetest and most down-to-earth celebrity I’ve ever worked with.”
• “Wow!”
• “Chan! Do whatever you want!”

Meanwhile, Gongchan also debuted as an actor in 2015 and will appear in a new KBS drama scheduled to air in September.