Choi Yoon Ji Steps Down From “Iseop’s Romance” Following Lee Jong Suk’s Departure

Choi Yoon Ji will no longer be appearing in the upcoming drama “Iseop’s Romance.”

On September 11, News1 reported that Choi Yoon Ji has decided to withdraw from the drama after changes to the production schedule made it difficult to coordinate with her previously scheduled activities.

In response to the report, a tvN representative confirmed, “Choi Yoon Ji has stepped down from ‘Iseop’s Romance’ due to scheduling issues.”

Her agency PEACE likewise stated, “It became difficult to coordinate the actress’s previously scheduled activities with the production schedule for ‘Iseop’s Romance.’ After discussing the matter with the production team, we decided that she would not be participating in the project.”

Based on a popular web novel of the same name, “Iseop’s Romance” follows the office romance between Tae I Seop, a third-generation chaebol heir of TK Group who excels at everything except love, and Kang Min Gyeong, his fellow new employee whose work performance surpasses even his own.

Lee Jong Suk and Choi Yoon Ji were previously reported to have been cast as the leads, but Lee Jong Suk’s departure was announced on September 3 due to scheduling issues. With Choi Yoon Ji also stepping down, “Iseop’s Romance” will now recast both its male and female leads.

“Iseop’s Romance” is slated to begin production this year and premiere in 2027.

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Gun-il’s Legal Representative Releases Statement Regarding Artist’s Departure From Xdinary Heroes

Gun-il, who recently left Xdinary Heroes, has released a new statement through his legal representative.

On August 20, attorney Sung Jae Hwan of Joowon Law Firm, representing Gun-il, posted an official statement on his Instagram, declaring, “The Artist did not depart of his own volition nor did he agree to terminate his exclusive contract.”

Read the full statement below:

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Recently, an individual identified as “A,” who claimed to have previously dated Gun-il, posted on an online community with claims exposing various comments he made, which included cursing of fans. Following the allegations, on August 13, Xdinary Heroes’ agency JYP Entertainment released an official statement announcing Gun-il’s withdrawal from the group as well as the termination of his contract.

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Xdinary Heroes Cancels Upcoming Fan Meeting “THE X-TOWN” Following Gun-il’s Departure

Xdinary Heroes’ third fan meeting “THE X-TOWN,” which was scheduled to be held next month, will no longer be taking place.

On August 14 KST, the day after Gun-il’s departure from Xdinary Heroes, JYP Entertainment announced that “THE X-TOWN” had been canceled. The fan meeting was originally scheduled to take place over three nights from September 18 to 20 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul.

The agency’s full statement is as follows:

Hello, this is JYP Entertainment.

First, we would like to sincerely thank the fans for your unchanging love and support for Xdinary Heroes.

We are taking the fans’ worries and concerns about Xdinary Heroes’ future activities very seriously, and we are reorganizing the direction and schedule of their activities following thorough discussions with the artists so that Xdinary Heroes can continue their group activities in a stable manner in the future. Additionally, after careful discussion regarding their previously determined schedule, we have made the unavoidable decision to cancel Xdinary Heroes’ third fan meeting “THE X-TOWN,” which was scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20, 2026 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium.

We sincerely apologize for having to convey this sudden news to the fans who have been waiting for and looking forward to the fan meeting for a long time.

Aside from the fan meeting, Xdinary Heroes’ future activities will proceed as scheduled without any disruptions, and we will do our utmost so that they can greet the fans in even better form.

Once again, we sincerely apologize for worrying and disappointing fans with this sudden situation, and we ask that you continue to give Xdinary Heroes your warm interest and support in the future as well.

Thank you.

JYP Entertainment’s previous statement announcing Gun-il’s departure from the band can be found here.

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TWICE’s Chaeyoung Announces Departure From JYP

TWICE’s Chaeyoung has parted ways with JYP Entertainment.

On August 13, Chaeyoung took to her personal Instagram account to share the news to her fans. Read the full post below:

Hello, this is Chaeyoung.

I wanted to share this with ONCE first, my family who has always been by my side.

I’m so excited to step into a new chapter and bring my new “LIL FANTASY,” a world where I can explore and build my music.

I want to deeply thank everyone at JYP and Team TWICE for believing in and supporting me over the past 14 years.
And to my TWICE members—who are always my strength and biggest supporters—thank you, and I love you beyond words.

Most of all, please know that nothing changes with TWICE. Everything I’ve received is thanks to my time as TWICE, which will always be my roots.

I hope both Chaeyoung of TWICE and Chaeyoung in LIL FANTASY can continue to create music that brings meaning to you as well.
This is a new challenge for me, and I promise to keep growing into an even better person and artist.

Thank you for always believing in me.

I love you!

Wishing Chaeyoung all the best in her future endeavors!

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Xdinary Heroes Cancels “Summer Sonic 2026” Appearances Following Gun-il’s Departure

Xdinary Heroes will no longer perform at Japan’s music festival “Summer Sonic 2026.”

On August 13, “Summer Sonic 2026” announced via its official social media accounts that Xdinary Heroes had canceled their appearances, just one day before the festival’s Tokyo event.

The organizers stated, “We have received a request from the artist’s agency to withdraw from the performances, and Xdinary Heroes’ appearances have therefore been canceled. We sincerely apologize to all the fans who were looking forward to seeing them perform.”

They added, “There will be no replacement artist following the cancellation of Xdinary Heroes’ appearances.”

Xdinary Heroes had originally been scheduled to perform on the Pacific Stage at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo on August 14 and on the Massive Stage at Maishima Sports Island in Osaka on August 16 as part of “Summer Sonic 2026.”

The announcement came shortly after JYP Entertainment announced earlier today that leader and drummer Gunil would be leaving the group.

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TWICE’s Jeongyeon Personally Confirms Departure From JYP + Signs With VARO Entertainment

TWICE’s Jeongyeon will be parting ways with her longtime agency JYP Entertainment.

On August 10, Jeongyeon personally took to Instagram to share a handwritten letter and announce her departure from JYP Entertainment.

Following her announcement, VARO Entertainment announced the same day that they signed an exclusive contract with the artist. The agency shared, “We are sincerely happy to create a special connection with Yu Jeongyeon, who has diverse charms and limitless potential. We deeply resonated with Yu Jeongyeon’s authentic attitude and sincerity toward acting.” They added, “With the global presence Yu Jungyeon has built over a long time as an artist as foundation, we will become a reliable partner who provides unwavering support in various ways so that she can take on new challenges as an actress while also continuing her group activities smoothly.”

Read Jeongyeon’s letter below:

Hello, this is Jeongyeon.

After giving a lot of thought to how to express my feelings, I am sharing this letter with you all.
JYP has been my second home since my teenage years; a place where I’ve spent so much time and created so many cherished memories.
I am now preparing to start a new chapter in a new place.

Leaving a place that feels so familiar to me was daunting at first, but I was able to find the courage thanks to my members and our ONCE who have always believed in me.
I am deeply grateful to my members and ONCE; words cannot fully express my gratitude. I am also very grateful to the JYP family who helped me grow into the person I am today.

The one thing I truly want to tell ONCE is that even though I am moving on to a new chapter to take on new challenges, TWICE, the center of my life, will remain unchanged, just as it is now. Standing before ONCE as a member of TWICE will always be my very first priority.

I will prepare step by step with all my heart—both for my journey as TWICE’s Jeongyeon, whom you have loved so much, and for the new challenges ahead as Yu Jeongyeon.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me and always staying by my side. Since we still have so much time ahead of us to create new memories, I will work hard to fill those moments even more beautifully with ONCE.

Thank you always.

Jeongyeon debuted as a member of TWICE in 2015. VARO Entertainment is home to actors including Jeongyeon’s sister and actress Gong Seung Yeon as well as Byeon Woo Seok, Jin Goo, Lee Chae Min, and more.

Wishing Jeongyeon all the best in her next chapter!

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