BBGIRLS, Warner Music Korea end exclusive contract following 1-year term
K-pop sensation BBGIRLS, formerly known as Brave Girls, has officially ended its contract with Warner Music Korea after just one year. Per Soompi, the music label announced this development on Monday via social media platforms, confirming that the contracts had reached their expiration. The group had been associated with the label for a year since signing in July 2023, after leaving Brave Entertainment.
'We have mutually agreed to respect each other's opinions': Statement
In their official statement, the music company stated, "After a long and sufficient discussion about future activities, both Warner Music and the artist BBGIRLS have mutually agreed to respect each other's opinions and end the exclusive contract upon its expiration after one year." Expressing their gratitude toward the girl group, the company further said, "We ask for continued love and encouragement toward BBGIRLS's future activities."
BBGIRLS's journey with Warner Music Korea
The quartet, consisting of Minyoung, Youjoung, Eunji, and Yuna, released their double single album ONE MORE TIME in August 2023 under Warner Music Korea. This was their first release with the new label. Minyoung emphasized the importance of communication for their group's new identity during the album's launch. She stated that both Warner Music Korea and the band members had collaboratively engaged in every phase of the album's production.
Their decade-long ups and downs and viral success
BBGIRLS debuted in 2011 under Brave Entertainment with the single album The Difference. Their journey over a decade saw numerous transformations, including a complete change in original members. Their 2017 song Rollin' garnered unexpected viral fame in 2021 due to a compilation video of them performing for the South Korean military. Eunji reflected on Rollin's viral success, saying, "We will be forever thankful for that moment; it was a miraculous gift for all of us."
BBGIRLS's accolades and farewell to Brave Entertainment
The group bagged several accolades in 2021, including Best Artist Award - Singer at the Asia Artist Awards, Artist of the Year (Bonsang) at The Fact Music Awards, and Best Female Artist at the Korea Broadcasting Awards. Before their association with Warner Music Korea and rebranding as BBGIRLS, they bid farewell to fans under Brave Entertainment with the song Goodbye in February last year. However, they reassured fans that this was a temporary hiatus.
