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Name: Rien Birthplace: Border of Gliese-832C I think (I will / I won’t) be in the final 5 Which Girl V will definitely be in the final lineup? Jipsunhui Which Girl V did I not expect to be eliminated? None If I were to pick the most memorable legendary stage? Muneo - Rain Drop + Milk Song What is my favourite MV among the 4 final MVs? Kimite - Gee Who is my favourite Watcher and why? Pengsoo - He’s mega-huge, so he’s mega-cute What is my most memorable moment in Girls Re:Verse? The v..volumes are all different Is there any LO:VERSE comment from the live broadcast that I remember? Cheon-rien man-rien [T/N: pun on “seer of a thousand ri”, or someone who can see very far] If I could change the appearance of my current Girl V, which part would I change? I have a headache because my hair is always tied. I would like to untie my hair. If I am in the final 5, what activities do I want to do the most? Advertisement/CF filming Other contestants' answers: Nikena, Sera, Jipsunhui 2. Which Girl V will definitely be in the final lineup? Rien Dopamine, Rose 4. If I were to pick the most memorable legendary stage? Rien - Wine + Tomboy Kim Serena, Sera, Jipsunhui 5. What is my favourite MV among the 4 final MVs? Avenus - You & I (Source)

Thank you for your continued sincere support to LOONA. Regarding 「LOONA 1st Live “LOONATHEWORLD in TOKYO”」 to be held on March 3rd, 2023, the LOONA members have been issued the required visas to enter Japan, and (the concert) will proceed as scheduled. We are currently proceeding with preparations to hold the aforementioned performance as planned. We will continue to provide the latest information about this performance on our homepage. Please continue to give your sincere support to LOONA. Original Source

[Exclusive] Chuu vs Blockberry Exclusive Contract Lawsuit Resumes in March… An Endless Conflict As the conflict between Chuu, who has been removed from girl group Loona, and agency Blockberry Creative (Blockberry hereafter) is entering a new phase with Blockberry’s petition [T/N: to block Chuu's activities], the two parties’ primary lawsuit around the exclusive contract is also undergoing its initial trial. In March, the Seoul Northern District Court’s 12th Civil Cases Division (Da [C]) is set to hold its next hearing for arguments in the civil suit filed by Chuu against Blockberry to determine the non-existence of exclusive contract effect. This suit was filed in December 2021, and there have been three hearing dates thus far. Chuu is the only member of Loona who has filed to determine the non-existence of exclusive contract effect against Blockberry. While the other members only filed for an injunction to suspend the effect of their contracts, Chuu is showing a strong intent to completely dissolve her contract with Blockberry, having filed both this suit and the primary suit. In March 2022, Chuu won a partial granting of her injunction request filed against Blockberry for the suspension of effect of exclusive contract. Again in this lawsuit, it appears that the activity revenue settlements and breach of trust between the two parties are the main points of contention. In particular, given that the injunction to suspend the exclusive contract effectiveness was granted and that Blockberry has actively reacted to related issues, it seems that there is a large gulf between the two parties’ positions. – [ Original article adds recap of events after this point, with no new information ] – Reporter Yoon Sang-geun (Source)

The rescheduled details for the LUMINOUS release commemorative in-person event have been decided. We have also sent an email to the event lottery winners regarding the rescheduled event's details. The event's date and venue location have been changed, so please be sure to check the details in the email before attending the event. We again deeply apologize for causing worry and trouble in our taking so long to announce the details of the rescheduled event, as well as the change in the event date. The LOONA members and all the staff earnestly wait for the event lottery winners' attendance. [Rescheduled event date] March 4th, 2023 (Saturday) [Rescheduled event venue] Sunshine City Exhibition Hall D-2, 3, 4 (東京都豊島区東池袋３丁目１−４文化会館ビル２F) Source

Star News: [Exclusive] ‘Expelled from LOONA’, Chuu’s attendance at the CEMA DMEC. Will her entertainment activities be stopped? The conflict between LOONA member Chuu and agency Blockberry Creative (hereinafter referred to as Blockberry) is showing signs of continuation. According to Star News on the 1st, Blockberry submitted a petition to the CEMA (Korea Entertainment Management Association) and KEPA (Korea Entertainment Producers’ Association) in December 2022, to ban Chuu’s entertainment activities. It has been confirmed that Blockberry has officially raised the issue of Chuu’s tampering (prior contact) through submission of a petition through the CEMA Disciplinary Mediation Ethics Committee. Blockberry judged that Chuu had already tampered in order to sign a new contract with BY4M in 2021, claiming it to be a “violation of management contract”, and submitted a petition to the committee. (T/N: In sports, “tampering” refers to attempting to persuade a player contracted to one team to transfer to another team, without the knowledge or permission of the player's current team.) Since then, the CEMA DMEC has requested that Chuu attend with regard to the related issues, but she did not attend until last week. Eventually, the DMEC was scheduled to make an arbitrary ruling. However, with a late response from Chuu's side on the 1st, stating, “We will attend the DMEC”, it is expected that a later date will be designated on which the DMEC will convene. At the same time, Blockberry plans to submit a petition to the CEMA DMEC today, to ban the entertainment activities of Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry, a total of 4 people. Previously, in March 2022, Chuu won a partial victory in her temporary injunction lawsuit for contract termination against Blockberry. She is also proceeding with a lawsuit against Blockberry to terminate her exclusive contract. Since then, the Seoul Northern District Court decided that 4 other members, Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry, would win a temporary injunction lawsuit for contract termination. However, it ruled against the remaining members, Haseul, Yeojin, Yves, Olivia Hye, and Go Won. Blockberry shocked the public in November 2022, by announcing its decision in an official fancafe notice, to expel and remove Chuu from LOONA. Blockberry said, “Many stories have circulated this year regarding LOONA’s Chuu, but the Company and the LOONA members have gone through this time without expressing any perspective on the matter in order to avoid causing problems, out of concern for the group’s development and the worry of fans,” and “Company leadership is currently apologizing and offering consolation to the staff, and the Company has decided to take responsibility by expelling Chuu from LOONA.” After that, Blockberry indefinitely postponed LOONA’s comeback in January, and announced, “We have decided that comeback activities are meaningless while in a situation where various concerns about the members are unresolved.” In addition, even though Chuu was embroiled in rumours of bullying within the group until recently, both Chuu and her agency remained silent and did not express their positions. In the meantime, she continued her independent career regardless, such as by performing at a year-end awards ceremony. YTN Excerpt: CEMA: “Petition regarding LOONA Chuu submitted… DMEC in progress” In a related development, an official from CEMA told YTN star, "It is correct that a petition has been submitted about Chuu, and the DMEC is proceeding accordingly." However, regarding the notification of Chuu’s attendance at the DMEC, the official added, "It is difficult to confirm the details as the DMEC is still in progress." TVReport Excerpt: LOONA: “Submission of petition for ban on Chuu, Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry’s entertainment activities” Blockberry Creative revealed to TV Report on the 1st, “We submitted a petition to the CEMA (Korea Entertainment Management Association) and KEPA (Korea Entertainment Producers’ Association) in December 2022, to ban Chuu’s entertainment activities.” In addition, they added, “We plan to submit a petition to the CEMA DMEC, to ban the entertainment activities of Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry, a total of 4 people.” Herald Pop Excerpt: Will LOONA Chuu's entertainment activities be blocked.. Blockberry submits a petition to CEMA A CEMA official has stated that whether Chuu herself will be attending or that a representative will be attending on her behalf is currently unknown. Sources: Star News YTN TVReport Herald Pop

JTBC: [Exclusive] LOONA’s Vivi & Hyunjin also file lawsuit to terminate contracts… High chance of winning In the end, all of the members ended up being involved in legal conflict with their agency. According to the JTBC Entertainment News Team’s investigation on the 3rd, LOONA’s Vivi and Hyunjin have filed for an injunction to suspend the effect of their exclusive contracts against Blockberry Creative, following Chuu and nine members (Heejin, Haseul, Yeojin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Go Won, Olivia Hye). It was confirmed that Vivi and Hyunjin have a high probability of winning their cases, having the same contract terms as Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry, who have previously won injunctions in their lawsuits to provisionally suspend their contracts. The outcomes of the two individuals’ lawsuits are expected to be decided soon. If Vivi and Hyunjin are granted injunctions, the only members tied to the agency would be Haseul, Yeojin, Yves, Go Won, and Olivia Hye, who agreed to a supplementary contract that Blockberry Creative proposed to the members in late 2021. However, as Blockberry Creative has submitted a petition requesting to prohibit the entertainment activities of Chuu, who was permanently removed and expelled from LOONA, to the Korean Entertainment Management Association (CEMA) and Korean Entertainment Producers Association (KEPA), it is expected that even if Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Vivi and Hyunjin become able to freely carry out individual schedules without being constrained by the agency, they would still be involved a lengthy battle. Blockberry Creative was embroiled in controversy in 2021, when the circumstances of its internal management were made public. During those events, Chuu, who had been the most active individually among the LOONA members, grew disgruntled with the agency’s payment settlement issues, and filed for an injunction to suspend the effect of her exclusive contract. Chuu subsequently won a partial injunction and engaged in individual activities freely, without being constrained by the agency. Chuu also carried out team activities simultaneously, but conflicts with the agency intensified, and she was ultimately removed from LOONA. In these circumstances, Blockberry Creative’s unfair contracting practices came under fire, and nine members of LOONA excluding Vivi and Hyunjin (Heejin, Haseul, Yeojin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Go Won, Olivia Hye) also filed for a provisional disposition to suspend the effect of their exclusive contracts. The court awarded injunction decisions to Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry, but Haseul, Yeojin, Yves, Go Won, and Olivia Hye, who had partially altered the terms of their contracts, were not granted their petitions. Entertainment News Team Reporter Park Sang-hoo (Content Business Division) (Source) Xports News Excerpt: Blockberry: "LOONA's Vivi and Hyunjin are indeed in a lawsuit to terminate contracts" [Official Position] Blockberry revealed to Xports News on the 3rd, "After confirming, it is true that Vivi and Hyunjin filed for an injunction to suspend the effect of their exclusive contracts. (Source)

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[Exclusive] LOONA *Including Chuu*: Possibly Promoting in Japan and Not Domestically [SBS Entertainment News ㅣ Reporter Kang Kyoung-yoon] A possibility has been raised that the group LOONA, which has effectively ceased music activities due to conflict with its agency, will be promoting in Japan rather than domestically. According to an entertainment industry official speaking on the 2nd, Japanese label Universal Music Japan has begun taking action to directly exercise exclusive rights to the LOONA members, whose full-group activities have been postponed indefinitely due to a contract dispute with agency Blockberry Creative. Universal Music Japan is an investor in LOONA, and handles the group’s management in Japan. It was reported that Universal Music Japan is currently crafting detailed plans for Japanese promotions of LOONA as a full 12-member group. If Universal Music Japan exercises its exclusive right to LOONA, replacing Blockberry Creative which is facing dire prospects regarding team activities, it is expected to demand the group to relocate its base of activities to Japan for at least three years and engage in focused activity including album releases and fan meetings, taking into account the COVID-19 hiatus. Full group activities in Japan would include Chuu, who had already begun solo activities. The official reported that the Japanese agency is planning to correct the pay disbursement issues, which caused the conflict between LOONA and Blockberry Creative, by directly providing settlement account history to the members; and further that it is determined to show its stature as Japan’s number one record label. However, according to the source, the Japanese label also holds the view that if the members refuse activities that it proposes for no understandable reason, they will have to follow procedure and undergo a legal dispute in Japan as well. It is said that the exclusive contract which all of the members signed with Universal Music Japan in September 2019 specifically has the following provision: “Even if the contractual relationships with Blockberry Creative were to expire, the members must still carry out this exclusive contract, and if they do not comply, they are required to pay damages according to Japanese law.” It was reported that Blockberry Creative requested arbitration from CEMA (Korean Entertainment Management Association) last December regarding Chuu, and that it has also submitted petitions regarding the activities of Heejin, Choerry, Kim Lip, and Jinsoul, members who have recently won injunctions through a lawsuit to provisionally suspend the effectiveness of their exclusive contracts. These actions can be interpreted as a preemptive defensive maneuver against the lawsuit that the Japanese side would file, given that Blockberry Creative is at risk of essentially handing over exclusive rights to LOONA to the Japanese agency. In the past, there have been precedents with other girl groups whose domestic contracts expired but still had exclusive contract terms outstanding with Japanese agencies, and such groups have travelled to Japan and carried out remaining activities even after team activities had practically ended. While LOONA is composed of 11 Korean and 1 Hong Konger members, last November the agency expelled Chuu citing reasons such as abuse of power towards a manager, and reformed the group as an 11-piece. Previously, Chuu had won an injunction in a lawsuit to provisionally suspend the effectiveness of exclusive contract against the agency, and had engaged in individual activity. On the 13th, members Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry also became able to freely pursue activities. However, Haseul, Yeojin, Yves, Olivia Hye, and Go Won lost their cases and remain in the company. (Source)

Hi Orbits, it's Go Won Today is Go Won's 5th! debut anniversary The past 5 years with my warm and precious Orbits made me really happy Thanks to Orbits, I was able to laugh a lot and cry happy tears and feel lots of special emotions, so I'm always thankful Spending these 5 years together, now Orbits just feel like a part of my daily life Whether you’ve slept well, whether you’ve eaten well, and whether there’s anything troubling you, I’m just curious about it all I hope that my Orbits are all happy Just as I’ve received such huge comfort and strength thanks to you, I hope that you feel the same way too Thanks for always believing in me and supporting me, and thanks for becoming an Orbit Orbit, I love you the most in the whole world, and I’ll love you for the rest of my life♡ Original Fancafe Post

Heejin LOONA’s first overseas tour has successfully come to a close. Were there things about the tour that you were satisfied by, or things that could’ve been better? I was so proud of the fact that so many people loved us from many countries! The unfortunate thing was, given the tight schedule, I couldn’t pour out 100% of my energy every day…? But I think my stamina still has gotten much better. Was there any fun moment that you think would be worthwhile to share with Orbits? One time I locked myself out while putting out the room service [tray] that I ate. But Lip unnie just happened to be in the shower at the time so I was locked out in the hallway for a while… While on tour, were there any locations or dishes that left an impression on you? I had no idea that Amsterdam was such a cool place! If I ever get a chance, I definitely want to go again with Orbits. The members set up a surprise birthday event onstage during the last day of the Seoul concert. How was that? I was so surprised, as I really had not expected the surprise party. Those voices of Orbits singing Happy Birthday to me! I can’t forget it. I was really happy in that moment ❤️ Was the “finale” of your first overseas tour similar to how you had envisioned it? I thought that after the tour ended I would order delivery for all the Korean food that I had been missing, but I think I just slept for three days. Hyunjin LOONA’s first overseas tour has successfully come to a close. Were there things about the tour that you were satisfied by, or things that could’ve been better? The most satisfying thing was the tickets selling out! Unfortunate thing was how we didn’t go as the full group. You showed a surprising talent on . Are there any talents that you haven’t shown yet, or any talents that you’re polishing, or another member’s talent that you wish you had? I don’t think there’s a particular talent I haven’t shown off yet. From other members… I want Choerry’s talent. The fascinating one where she doesn’t blink! In the Seoul concert you showed your solo stage for the first time in a long time, and you must have felt improved compared to before. I definitely don’t get as nervous and I think my vocal skills have grown compared to before. (Hahaha) And now I can even smile in a relaxed way. Were there any unforgettable events or messages from the fans? When we do concerts, fans hold slogan events, and each time it touches me to the point that tears well up… That’s an event I want to keep seeing for the rest of my life❤️ Was the “finale” of your first overseas tour similar to how you had envisioned it? I wanted to interact with lots of Orbits and have a good time with them through the tour, and I liked that it turned out that way. More than anything it was a relief to finish the tour healthily! I want to keep seeing even more Orbits more often❤️ Orbits are the best~❤️ I love you-sha~❤️ Haseul LOONA’s first overseas tour has successfully come to a close. Were there things about the tour that you were satisfied by, or things that could’ve been better? I was most satisfied by being able to meet Orbits who are living abroad and doing our show together. One unfortunate thing was not being able to participate in the dances at the final four cities due to my shoulder. It must have felt different filling up the stage doing performances with the group during the tour, then doing solo stages at the Seoul concert. Doing a solo ballad after having done mostly dance songs was very nerve-wracking. What do you think are the charms of both the solo performance that you showed at the beginning of your debut, and the solo that you showed once again? Should I say that I’ve gotten a little more seasoned at it? However I got nervous all the same… If you were to plan a concert, is there a stage that you would definitely want to include? At the end, I want to sing <365> with Orbits without instrumentals. Was the “finale” of your first overseas tour similar to how you had envisioned it? I was touched by how people enjoyed it vastly more than I had imagined, and because they sang along. Yeojin LOONA’s first overseas tour has successfully come to a close. Were there things about the tour that you were satisfied by, or things that could’ve been better? I was most satisfied by fans enjoying the solo stage I showed at the Seoul concert, but I was upset about how I couldn’t take off my dress skirt in a pretty way. Is there anything that happened during the tour that seems worthwhile to share with Orbits? I remember that I overslept and didn’t get to go to Universal Studios as I planned. Having shown your solo stage for the first time in a while, I think you would’ve felt that you’ve improved compared to yourself in the past. While re-recording this time, I felt that my voice had changed a lot since 6 years ago. At this Seoul concert, including the solo stage outfit, you showed five new outfits - did you have a favorite among these? Solo stage outfit. I like it because it included the most of my own ideas. Was the “finale” of your first overseas tour similar to how you had envisioned it? I was even happier than that. I got really overwhelmed and the tears didn’t stop. Vivi LOONA’s first overseas tour has successfully come to a close. Were there things about the tour that you were satisfied by, or things that could’ve been better? Despite being so far away Orbits abroad have always sent us lots of love and support, so I was most satisfied by us being able to go to them in person on tour and meet many Orbits. The most unfortunate part was that it wasn’t as a full group! In the last concert many Orbits complimented Vivi’s bangs. Is there any style from those you’ve done before that you liked the most, or any hairstyles that you’d like to try? I like new things so I want to try short or platinum blonde hair. During the tour you filled the stage as a group, but at the Seoul concert you showed solo stages - that must have felt different. It did feel a little empty. However there is another kind of nervous excitement about performing a solo stage. I think Korean Orbits were really moved when you said that you could go abroad because there were Orbits in Korea. If LOONA were to ever hold a solo concert where you’re from, Hong Kong, is there anything you’d like to tell the Hong Kong Orbits? If LOONA were to have a concert in Hong Kong it would be so fascinating, and I would be so happy. I would like to say “Hong Kong Orbits must’ve waited for a long time too, thank you for always supporting us and for waiting!” Was the “finale” of your first overseas tour similar to how you had envisioned it? I heard that there were very many Orbits abroad and that their reactions are good, so I was nervous and excited as I went, but my imagination was too limited. (haha) The passion and love from Orbits abroad burned even hotter than I thought. The thought came to me that they had waited a really long time. It was so fun and I think I had an even happier time. Kim Lip LOONA’s first overseas tour has successfully come to a close. Were there things about the tour that you were satisfied by, or things that could’ve been better? I was satisfied that I got to meet many Orbits abroad, but I’m sorry about not being able to meet even more international Orbits in other cities. Showing your solo stage to Orbits for the first time in a while, were there any differences compared to your previous solo stage? For three minutes I felt more relaxed than how I was before, and was performing while looking at Orbits. Was there any song or performance that you were disappointed that you couldn't show Orbits during this tour? New unit stages? :) As the members said, your performance this time showed a charm that was much more matured. Is there anything you’d like to attempt with your improved capabilities? A new solo song to call “the second ”? 🥰 Was the “finale” of your first overseas tour similar to how you had envisioned it? I didn’t think I would cry, but I did end up crying. Jinsoul LOONA’s first overseas tour has successfully come to a close. Were there things about the tour that you were satisfied by, or things that could’ve been better? I was happy that we got to finally experience the overseas tour, which was delayed for years due to COVID. However it was unfortunate that, as the tour schedule progressed, that I was not able to recover in condition as easily compared to how I was on the first show. On this tour’s VCR the members showed their variety show skills. If you were to become a variety show director, what variety show would you film with the members? While watching the VCR I felt that I don’t have a knack for variety… So rather than a variety show that looks for fun, I’d like to shoot a variety show that’s for healing. For example, going on a trip and doing mukbangs, or a variety where you do activities that offer experiences! What do you think are the charms of both the solo performance that you showed at the beginning of your debut, and the solo that you showed once again? Honestly it has been such a long time since I had last done a solo stage so I think I was as nervous as I was early in my debut. In fact maybe I got more nervous, thinking that I had to show improvements… Regarding the charm of each, looks-wise, the big difference between blonde and black hair! Mm… At my debut you could say I just held a tough-looking gaze that tried to fit the image of the song, but this stage feels more like, “yeah that’s right, this is my song, heh.” (laugh) If you were to plan a concert, is there a song that you’d like to include? My self-written song which I wrote while imagining Orbits singing along at concerts, and which I really want to do with Orbits singing along. Was the “finale” of your first overseas tour similar to how you had envisioned it? Actually experiencing the overseas tour that I had been imagining, it really felt like a dream, and even now, after the encore concert has ended, it feels like a dream. 2-3 months can feel like a long or short period of time, but in that time I received once-in-a-lifetime experiences and lots of love. If I had imagined a overseas tour to be like a “dream” then clearly I’ve achieved the dream, and there were emotions and learnings that I couldn’t have felt without going through it in person. Perhaps it will be a memory that I’ll never forget! Yves LOONA’s first overseas tour has successfully come to a close. Were there things about the tour that you were satisfied by, or things that could’ve been better? I worried about whether we really would be able to fill all the seats but I was so thankful for the Orbits abroad who filled the venues. Around when the tour was ending, I was happy because I was able to feel more relaxed and get a nice-feeling excitement onstage more than nervousness. However, maintaining my condition was difficult, so I’m sorry for not being able to end all the performances in peak condition. Was there anything from the tour that you think would be worthwhile to share with Orbits? Although it was a schedule that honestly really exceeded the limits of my stamina, all the little moments and sharing the ups and downs with the members in the hotel rooms or tour buses were fun and gave me strength. Throughout the tour you did full group performances, then in the Seoul concert you did solo stages, and that seemed like it would’ve felt different. What are your thoughts, after finishing your solo stage? It was my first solo stage in a long time, and I did have a desire to show Orbits a little more improved self. So I participated in all aspects like stage composition, outfits, rearrangement ideas, and choreography. As a result, I got to craft the stage that I wanted, which was really fun, and I was proud of that. Were there any stages that you wanted to perform this tour? I think LOONA has a ton of great B-sides, so I wanted to try songs like or . Was the “finale” of your first overseas tour similar to how you had envisioned it? I never get used to the end, and it always subverts my imagination so unlike how I had thought it would be, it was sadder and left me wanting. I thought the overwhelming and proud emotions would be bigger, but wrapping up the overseas tour, the saddest thing was that we had to say farewell to Orbits abroad once again. Go Won LOONA’s first overseas tour has successfully come to a close. Were there things about the tour that you were satisfied by, or things that could’ve been better? I was satisfied by us doing performances by becoming one with Orbits! Breaking my in-ear monitors two whole times kept bothering me… Were there any memorable moments from the tour? In reality backstage is extremely busy, but then going onstage looking as if nothing happened..? During the tour you did group performances, then in the Seoul concert you did solo stages. Your thoughts on that? I was reminded of when I debuted, and I wanted to show myself with more improvements. But after having stood onstage with the members, I got very nervous being on stage alone. But! Thanks to Orbits I got over my nerves and happily did my performance ❤️ Were there any unforgettable things like events from Orbits that you saw during the tour? There were a lot of people who dressed the same way we had done before which was fascinating, and it was touching how they shouted our names during the encore and did a slogan event for us. Was the “finale” of your first overseas tour similar to how you had envisioned it? The concert venue filled with the lights from the lightsticks was vastly prettier than I had imagined. Olivia Hye LOONA’s first overseas tour has successfully come to a close. Were there things about the tour that you were satisfied by, or things that could’ve been better? Something I was satisfied by was the fans’ singing along! One unfortunate thing was not being able to take part in all the stages. Having shown your solo stage for the first time in a while, I think you would’ve felt that you’ve improved compared to yourself in the past. I felt that I had improved in every aspect. My mindset has gotten a lot better. Was there any fun moment that you think would be worthwhile to share with Orbits? I want to share the atmosphere of the venue, and the sense of being there. You said that you kept laughing when practicing the duet part of your solo performance with Jinsoul, but onstage, it felt totally unlike that, you seemed deeply absorbed. Do you have your own secret methods for mental control? I obviously can’t laugh. (Laugh) Because I’m a pro. (^^) Was the “finale” of your first overseas tour similar to how you had envisioned it? It was as I had expected.

For Heejin Hyunjin The Ambition Rabbit whose ambition keeps growing bigger Haseul Hello sunbaenim. ^^ Thank you for always showing a pro-like demeanor ^^ Yeojin Oongnie :) Thank you so much for staying by the members’ side as the reliable Dangun-nim who never changes. When I see unnie who is so warm, I feel like I should also become a warm person and be good to other people just like unnie is :) Please keep being my strength from my side for the rest of our lives >< I will also be the reliable maknae who can be helpful to unnie~ I love you oongnie ♡ Vivi Keep goin’ my way Ay~ My favorite hair is Heejin’s dark hair~ ♡ Kim Lip Heejin-ah I noticed you didn’t cry tears.. Felt like you’ve gotten a lot tougher than I thought You’ve grown up so well.. Jinsoul Hi Heejin I wonder if this rolling paper is anonymous? I’m sure you already know from the handwriting but.. Anyway I’ve gotten even more curious about something recently You definitely said you’re not working out anymore So why are your abs becoming even more defined? When you eat so well too.. How jealous I am.. You must be doing ab workouts at least right..? Why don’t you tell me your secrets Even though I don’t know if I’ll follow through heheh Yves To Jeon Hwihyeol Hi Hwihyeol It’s Yibu unnie. At last our tour is over and we get this time to write rolling papers. It’s really not an easy thing to lead choreography, but because I had you, throughout this whole tour it felt so reliable. Let’s keep staying together tightly, just like we are now ♥️ I love you ♥️ Go Won Jeon Heejin. When it came to your photos I looked at them twice each. Beautiful… ^^ ♥️ Olivia Hye You worked so hard on the tour It must have been so great to have the birthday party with Orbits~~ For Hyunjin Heejin Hallo Hyunjin I feel like we haven’t been going outside to hang out that often I miss those days when the two of us used to go on dates so much Let’s get back out to Garosu-gil leggo~! Haseul Aeong Aeongie keeps getting prettier~ You were a baby, when did you grow up so much ㅜ Yeojin Unnie thank you so much for always making the members happy with your randomness! Let’s keep having fun and getting along well :) Hwaiting Vivi Aeong-ah do you want bread or cheesecake~? Let’s go hang out ㅋㅋ Kim Lip I could feel just how much Hyunjin cares about Loona Thank you Jinsoul Hi Hyunjinah when this tour ended, once again I realized how amazing your stamina is. I already knew it was great but it was so awesome to see you go swimming and work out at the gym between performances,,👍 When you cried as you gave your speech at the encore concert, it made me a little sad, because normally you only show yourself being strong. Even in normal times, it’s okay to say words instead of just exhaling from your nose ^_^ Yves To Hyunjin Hi Hyunjin ♥️ You are so awesome and I’m so proud of you for quietly enduring the difficult schedule so well! My dear Hyunjin, who makes me laugh with your random commentary ㅋㅋㅋ Let us keep making each other laugh ♥️ Thanks 🙂 Go Won Hi Hyunjin Your bleached hair that I got to see for the first time on this tour… Please do purple hair next time I’ll be waiting… ♥️ Olivia Hye So the day has come when neither of us have black hair. Fascinating For Haseul Heejin Hallo Chwaseul unnie I’ve been telling you I’ll buy you a meal for n years and how long have I been putting it off for 😂 Neejinie is really really x100 going to buy that meal hehe We gotta go get food >_< Hyunjin The eardrum girl-person-friend who seeps into you Yeojin Unnie-ya! I’ve been leaning a lot on unnie since before debut, and I think me growing up this much is all thanks to unnie. Watching me closely from the side, taking good care of me, comforting me, at times giving me stinging advice, for all that I’m so so thankful to unnie! Like a real sister, please keep staying by my side. Because unnie is my number 1.. I hope unnie feels the same way 😙I love you my dulgi (pigeon) Vivi It was fun to perform Everyday I Love You together for the first time in so long, and I went on a trip down memory lane ㅋㅋ Kim Lip Haseul unnie No more crying from now on, Let’s laugh a lot, together :) Jinsoul Hi Cho Haseul! Now that I’m trying to write you a letter, I feel like something serious is about to come out of me,, therefore I will not write one! Just kidding but I’ll just write whatever comes to mind As we went on this tour I feel like I was able to gain a little bit of? Strength thanks to you keukeu. As you read this I’m sure you’ll be like ‘What did I do for her..?’ but mm.. If I were to describe it! Given the situation you were in, you could have just tried to ‘endure’ rather than ‘enjoy’, but seeing you find ways to enjoy everything somehow and finish things so as to not leave any regrets - this is kind of cringe but I felt like those things lit a fire on my own passion and motivation too. As a friend and as a colleague, that was so awesome to me, and you’ve worked so hard ⭐ Yves To Haeseulie. Ya Cho Haseul~ Literally the person I worried about the most this whole tour was you You finished out the entire tour schedule with a shoulder that wouldn’t have been crazy to get surgery on any day, and I’m so amazed and in awe. As a same-aged friends and leaders, I’m so thankful that I get to rely on you every time, and just like now whenever we have worries or difficult things, let’s have lots of conversations. I love you, f·o·r·e·v·e·r… Go Won The voice of heaven… Do you know how I feel whenever I listen to Let Me In, so overwhelmed that I’m weeping on the inside…? The first day I heard you live. I still cannot forget… Olivia Hye Thanks to unnie I also mustered up courage and got lasik-! For Yeojin Heejin Hallo Imyeojin These days you’ve been doing a lot more aegyo to this unnie, you’re cute~ ㅎㅋ No matter how much time passes and how old you get I think once a maknaengie, always a maknaengie ㅋㅋ Please don’t grow up! Hyunjin Our very own maknae, no one else like her Haseul Jin-ah You are now turning 22. Let’s get rid of those stuffed dolls now ^^ Vivi Yeojin baby when did you grow up like this!? Don’t grow up~ Kim Lip As I watched Yeojin’s Kiss Later I realized you’ve grown so much Don’t grow any more!!! Still a maknae is always maknae :) ♡ Jinsoul Hi Maknaengie-ya You’re growing so mature, and sometimes when I see photos I get surprised Even just a few months ago I at least got the sense of ‘She’s still a baby’ But these days it’s like you’ve become a (real!) adult..? Still, if only in Loona, you know you are the maknae forever, right? Heheh Im Yeojinie, I’m not really the type to express all this, but I’m watching you always, you know? You eat so little and so you keep losing weight and because of that you keep getting sick! I worry because you are so frail, baby,, Make sure to eat your meals on time with healthy food. I don’t do that either but I’m telling you this because you get sick often ㅎ_ㅎ Yves To Maknaengie. Hi Yeojin-ah, it’s Yibu unnie~ You worked so hard on this whole tour, on a painful ankle even. But you still pulled it off well, and the unnies can rely on you. I’m so grateful and proud of you. When things are hard always tell this unnie! Let’s keep going well! I love you! Yibu unnie. Go Won Yeojin-ah… Do not grow up too quickly… This unnie is a little sad… Please grow up as the maknae girl for a long long time to come… Olivia Hye Next year let’s be a Yeojin who grows and matures even more ^^! For Vivi Heejin Hallo Bbihaeng Our Bbi-haeng who grows prettier all the time Sometimes when I look at old photos My heart gets soft, thinking ‘Quite many years have passed since I’ve been with unnie..’ Let’s keep being together ♥️ Hyunjin Our deer unnie who possesses sparkling pretty eyes Haseul Bbi-haeng! Our big unnie. Thanks for always being our strength ♡ Yeojin Oongnie-ya ♡ Ever since I was a baby you took care of me like a mom, and I’ve been so thankful :) Thanks to unnie I was able to endure a long time without being lonely. Thank you so much. I’ll make sure to be a dongsaeng who repays it! I love you ♡ Kim Lip Vivi unnie I say this all the time, But for always quietly being there And telling us so many warm words to our members, thank you :) ♡ Jinsoul Hi onnie I realized on this tour that unnie’s stamina is even better than I thought ㅋㅋㅋ I wrote something similar for Hyunjin too, but with Hyunjin I already knew she had great stamina so it was more like ‘As expected,,’ but with unnie, you made me curious like, ‘What kind of stamina does unnie possess!’..? Anyway I thought it was amazing, seriously! Also, as we were flying around I feel like you must have thought about home a lot.. Someday I hope we’ll get the chance to have a concert in unnie’s hometown! Lastly, those shrimp wontons? Is that right? That unnie ate on the tour. Anyway I cannot forget that food.. Tell me later about some places that do those well heheh Yves To Vivi unnie Hi unnie! The tour that we’ve travelled on together has ended at last You’ve worked so hard, and going forward Let’s be strong together and hwaiting! Thanks ♡= Go Won Everyday I Love You… I always have my eyes on stealing this song… Olivia Hye The bangs look really good on you However I am Team No-Bangs Vivi ^^ For Kim Lip Heejin Hallo Kimulippu-san Among our members’ unnie line, you’re the unnie that I can treat the most easily like a [same-aged] friend and I love that ♡ Also I’m really jealous of unnie’s perspective, the way you know how to look at everything in a beautiful lens. I hope we’ll get more of those songs written in unnie’s sentimentality! Hyunjin LOONA’s (standout) vocal tone queen Queen Lip Haseul Hey Jungeun at this point let’s dye your hair to black I’m getting a little worried. But also I’m jealous of how good it looks on you whenever you dye your hair. Yeojin Libunnie :) Hello! Sometimes I have a hard time adjusting because you can be both adorable and full of charisma, but every time I see you I’m so jealous of how pretty unnie is ♡ Pretty voice, big eyes, I feel like unnie is pretty everywhere and there’s nothing missing ♡ Unnie please always be healthy and let’s keep getting along well ♡ I love you :) Vivi We have to go get shabu-shabu~ When are we going~ Jinsoul Hi Jungeun it is now OEC’s turn.. These are the times when I realize we have so many members ㅋㅋㅋ Sorry to write stuff like this on your turn.. But it’s so moving to me 🙂 Anyway! With you I feel like I share a lot of serious conversations and worries all the time, so I don’t know what to write on here.. Heheh I shall just print down whatever comes to mind. When I talk with you, I think it’s nice because we connect well in so many ways You and I are both awkward when it comes to expressing ourselves, but at this point I think we know everything without expressing it! Right? Thinking back, I feel like we’ve never met to hang out just the two of us. Am I just not remembering-? Let’s meet up and hang out ^__^ Schedule a date~! Yves To Jungeunie Lip-ah hellow it’s Yibu unnie You worked so hard all throughout the tour I’m so thankful that us Leaders can always rely on each other ♥️ Make sure to tell this unnie whenever you have a hard time! You always protect my self-esteem.. I love you :) ♡= Go Won She who sets a fire to the hearts of women…. (Men too, of course…) You are so pretty and awesome…. -From one woman out of many- Olivia Hye Unnie I feel like you gotta stop dyeing your hair too.. Comeback as dark hair Kim Lip For Jinsoul Heejin Hallo JinSSoul unnie Truly.. Sometimes thy demeanor, like an elementary schooler or kindergartener, leaves me dumbfounded butㅋㅋ On the other hand, you also know how to warmly comfort the members as an unnie and that’s so cool to me. Should I also go Jeon Soul Hyunjin The fish-unnie that I love the very most in the world Haseul Jinsoul, on the outside you might seem brusque But you take care of the dongsaengs. Thank you Yeojin Uhngnie! I like uhngnie so much Thanks so much for adoring me and taking good care of me while pretending not to like a tsundere and being so warm to me If I were to be stranded on an uninhabited island I want to go with you That’s how dependable unnie is for me ♡ Please keep taking good care of me unnie I love you ♡ Vivi I wonder if a J-type protractor kind of person Is also that much a planner when playing games? Kim Lip Jinsoul unnie No matter how much I prank you and get bratty with you You always accept it all, so thank you :) But.. Stop touching my butt!! ㅋㅋㅋ Yves To Jindolie Hi Jindol-ah. Hyeju says I should write on here that your eyelash perm came out well. You did it four days ago I see. Yesterday I took a bath in the mini tub ㅋ Reminds me of the days when we used the same room. When neither of us said a word ㅋ That’s how you know you’re really close! Thx always. For..e..ver... Go Won Unnie, even in practice not to mention the performance, your expressions were totally a pro’s… I will learn diligently under you… ^^ Olivia Hye Egoists ^^ while unnie was rapping I was able to rest for a little bit ^^ For Yves Heejin Hallo Yibu unnie Thy mul-tteok.. Tuna mayo over rice.. Kimchi fried rice.. Egg soup.. I miss it, miss it so much… I wish I could borrow unnie’s hands to make you tasty food in return. *Kneading* Love you always. Luv you. ♡ Hyunjin Tough on the outside but soft on the inside, swan-unnie who’s full of emotion Haseul Ha Sooyoung. Every time things are hard for me I think I endure because you’re next to me. Thanks. ♥️ That’s from the bottom of my heart. Yeojin Oongnie! Even before our full group debut I started learning so much from unnie and relying on you a lot, and as we’ve been promoting like that look at all the time that’s passed! Unnie takes such good and thoughtful care of me and I was always moved and grateful each time, and it’s so nice that I get to tell you like this! Thanks so much unnie, for making me lots of tasty meals and listening to my problems and being so good to me! Let’s stay healthy in the future, and let us become happy! Vivi So skinny Eat lots of meals and tasty things~ Kim Lip Yves unnie The way you always work hard is so cool :) That effort is going to shine someday, I promise I’ll root for unnie’s future ♡ Jinsoul Hi Ha Sooyoungie! It felt like this writing to Haseul too, but why do I get serious all of a sudden when I try to write to same-aged friends.. There’s something more that’s hard to explain because we’re same-aged friends! Hahaha anyway to get into it, I think what’s cool about our Sooyoungie is always being so passionate and full effort at everything. To achieve perfection, putting in infinite effort no matter how many times, how many hours it takes..! And yet you’re never satisfied in yourself, which I understand (based on my own experience), but in my eyes, you were truly great. I’m being serious! I never tell you things like this normally, but it’s so nice to be able to tell you on this occasion! I’m going to be both your friend and your fan ♥️ Go Won Yves unnie, until we’re 100 years old Let’s live together healthy… ^^ The best leader-girl…^^ On that note, for your next birthday A studded pair of sunglasses… For your charisma… That will be my gift… ♡ Olivia Hye You’re thinking so hard next to me right now It’s cute~~! For Go Won Heejin Hallo Ko Won pwincess I like you so much, the way you’re the definition of an elegant butterfly on the outside But actually a clown when we get to know you. That’s why I want to make sure I keep you by my side >_< You are so adorable aingg Kissy kisses smooch 💋💋 ♡ Hyunjin Go Won who’s as light as a butterfly, I hope you fly free onwards ♡ Haseul Hey Go Won. Sometimes I think you’re more grown-up than I am. Whenever that happens I learn a lot ha Thanks. Yeojin Goaengs ♡♡ I like you so much, like a lot Can you please accept my feelings now Still, I’m really happy because I have unnie! I’m always thankful because you’re an unnie whose very existence gives me strength ♡ Keep taking good care of me please 🙂 Vivi We’ve got matching hair~ This hair looks good on you~ Kim Lip Pwincess-nim I enjoyed that One&Only. ^_^ ♡ The only solo song out of the 11 others that I cannot dance to.. To this day whenever you act shy I’m reminded of those days You’ve adapted well now and for that I T h a n k y o u ♡ Jinsoul Hi Park Go Wonㅋㅋㅋ I feel like we see each other more often on days without schedules. And we call and text a lot too! But I wonder if I’m the only one who initiates these chats… If I never ask you to hang out, would you never see me..? Like as I’m writing this suddenly it feels that way..? The day you read this, please answer this question for me T_T Anyway! Even though we talk almost every day and hang out often, I feel like we still always have fun and never run out of things to talk about. Even better that our food tastes align and we have similar energy! As long as you feel the same way as meㅋㅋㅋ Let’s keep hanging out. Even when we’re not going anywhere or doing something special, it just makes me so happy when I hang out in peace with you heheh I hope one day Go Won will ask me to hang out first.. ⭐ Yves To Go Won. Hi Go Won. As I’m looking at the sunglasses that Hyeju is wearing I am reminded of the sunglasses wrapped in bubble wrap that you gave me for my birthday… It had been a very long time since I had received such a poorly packaged gift It was a shock, no like, a refreshing shock. I’m always thankful and I’m looking forward to your gift F.o.r.e.v.e.r… Olivia Hye I was able to get through the tour because I shared a room with you unnie…^^ For Olivia Hye Heejin Hallo Oreubia Hye Finally.. The last one… Our Hyeju who’s so cute, you’re really born to be a dongsaeng but sometimes when I hear the words you use you seem like an elder too How old are you really..? Anyways you did a great job this year too~ Hyunjin LOONA’s best Senpaku eyes Fiery charisma Olivia Hye~ Haseul Hey Hyeju, I can’t forget the way you looked arriving on set wearing sunglasses after getting Lasik done. I never will forget it :) Yeojin Hyeju unnie♡ It’s my first time writing a letter? Like this, I’m embarrassed You take good care of me like a tsundere and play along whenever I tease you, so I’m always thankful for unnie! Can you please eat with me just once.. Tsk I’ve never eaten with unnie even once before.. Makes me sad.. Just kidding! Let’s do well together going forward too! Don’t get sick and let’s laugh even more! Let’s be happy unnie, thanks so much! Vivi Hyeju’s chic is cool but her c u t i e is pretty too~ Kim Lip Hyeju I’m awed by you, who accomplishes anything and everything so quietly Keep taking good care of me Ba...by Wolf.. ^_^ ♡ Jinsoul Hi Hyeju-yam, this rolling paper gets to be wrapped up awesomely with you Sometimes when I realize that you are four whole years younger than me, you look so mature and cool to the point that it’s fascinating. Your caring side that comes out of your aloofness and chicness is such a charm too. I feel like you have the personality that I want out of myself, so I’m jealous and I like you so much ♡ Also, watching you have such a hard time, when you normally almost never say anything about having it hard, it made me worry even more. I know you have a dependable real older sister, but if anything comes up that’s hard to tell family, I’ll be that cool unnie for you too ㅎ_ㅎ Going forward, those aegyos that you only show to me ㅎㅎㅎ Keep showing me lots of those ㅋ Yves To Hyeja. At this moment you are eating baby butt bread. And wearing sunglasses. You are so amusing no matter how much I look at you. Dear Hyeja, who always gives me joy. Sometimes like an unnie, sometimes like a same-aged friend In this way, let us stay together ‘f.o.r.e.v.e.r’... Maybe this sounds like a curse but it isn’t Bye~. Go Won I think… Sunglasses look really good on you… ^^ As expected of the best celebrity…^^ Unassailable v.i.b.e.

Hi everyone! Have you been well? I miss you lots and I like you lots, but I’m just so upset at this situation where I can’t express all of that for you ㅜ! I had thought the only thing I can do for Orbits is expressing myself, and I’ve been feeling so guilty lately..! But I think Orbits will still stay by my side! Right? Recently there have been lots of things going on I was really hurt by people talking about things that are not true, and on many occasions it felt unfair and I wanted to cry But each time, because I had Orbits who believed in me I was able to endure I figure people who will believe me will, and those won’t believe me won’t! Recently I’ve been trying to change my mindset! Apparently it’s already been six years since I debuted. To be honest it doesn’t feel real yet To think the time I’ve piled up together with Orbits has already reached six years, a part of me is disappointed that the time went by so quickly But thanks to Orbits who always stay by my side so dependably, I think I’ve been able to endure well up until now All the time, all I’m full of is a sense of guilt, there are still so many things I would like to do for you My heart towards Orbits will never change, forever I hope earnestly that Orbits feel the same way heh Thank you so much for staying by my side until now I love you very much. Original Fancafe Post

Seoul Economic Daily: [Exclusive] LOONA Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry win their lawsuits to terminate exclusive contracts Girl group LOONA, in conflict with its agency for issues including “unjust settlement of payments”, has won a temporary injunction lawsuit for contract termination. However, as the court has decided against some of the members in the lawsuit, group activities are at risk of falling apart. On the 13th, regarding the injunction filed against their agency by the nine LOONA members to suspend their exclusive contracts, the Seoul Northern District Court 1st Civil Branch (presiding judge Jung Moonsung) decided that four would win, and five would lose. The members whose contracts are suspended are Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry. Starting from today, before the primary lawsuit is settled, these four are able to work freely. On the other hand, the contracts of Haseul, Yeojin, Yves, Olivia Hye, and Go Won with the agency will remain unchanged. Vivi and Hyunjin did not partake in the lawsuit. While the four members had been keeping a contract with the same terms as Chuu’s, the other five members had some of the contract terms changed one to two years ago, and the court did not view the changed terms to be unjust enough to warrant terminating these contracts. From earlier, Chuu had partially won a lawsuit to terminate her contract, under the reasoning that “the contract split earnings 3 to 7 while splitting the costs 5 to 5, wherein the final amount payable became negative”. Though the members who partook in the lawsuit wanted to terminate their contracts together, the court’s ruling has created an awkward situation. An official from Blockberry Creative said, we are still in the process of confirming the exact details”. LOONA had already indefinitely delayed the release of their new album “The Origin Album 0”, which was scheduled for release on the 3rd of this month. Newsen Excerpt: With the court's ruling being made known, the official position given by Blockberry Creative last year has been revealed to be a lie. Contract issues with talents under an agency are a serious matter that requires a clear process of confirmation, with announcement of official positions based on facts. Yet, Blockberry Creative lied to Newsen on November 28 last year when news broke of some members filing an injunction, saying that ‘we confirm that this claim is groundless’. JTBC Excerpt: In addition, as the agency's official position that the report of Heejin, Haseul, Yeojin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Go Won, and Olivia Hye filing for an injunction to suspend their contracts (reported exclusively by this newspaper) was "groundless" has been proven false, it appears that chilly public opinion towards the agency will continue for some time. Sources: Seoul Economic Daily Newsen JTBC

Japan 2nd Single "LUMINOUS" Q&A Page 04: HeeJin 19 October 2000 / Type A I’d like to make and eat takoyaki with Japanese Orbits. Q1: What is your favourite lyric in the new song "LUMINOUS"? A1: The last "You wanna be LUMINOUS?". That part of asking that confidently is my favourite. Q2: What other parts (besides your own) would you like to sing? A2: "Pop up, be pop". I think that’s the killing part, so I’d like to try challenging that. Q3: Similar to the new song’s lyrics, if you could become the ruler of space-time and control space-time, would you go into the past or to the future? A3: I’d want to return to my past self, and advise her to think deeply about her future and to try lots of things. Q4: The place that you want people to “Look closely Focus!” on? A4: I want people to watch us confidently walking down the runway. I think that part is where we best convey our confidence. Q5: If you had “Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips”, what is something you would wish to accomplish with magic? A5: I want to teleport. Q6: What kind of concert do you want to hold with the Japanese fans? A6: Doing things like playing games with the fans, I’d want to hold a concert that we can all enjoy. Q7: Outside of events like concerts, if you were to go to Japan, what would you first do? A7: I want to try making and eating takoyaki. I also want to go to a Japanese fireworks festival, and in the winter, go to Sapporo. Page 05: HyunJin 15 November 2000 / Type AB I like the strong chorus of "LUMINOUS", whose lyrics stay in your memory! Q1: What is your favourite lyric in the new song "LUMINOUS"? A1: The chorus. It’s strong, and the lyrics stay in your memory, so it became my favourite. Q2: What other parts (besides your own) would you like to sing? A2: The bridge. My voice is like a fog, so I’d like to try singing (that part). Q3: Similar to the new song’s lyrics, if you could become the ruler of space-time and control space-time, would you go into the past or to the future? A3: To the future. Because in the future, I think the world would have become even more developed. Q4: The place that you want people to “Look closely Focus!” on? A4: I want people to look at my proud facial expression. So that people watching can also be proud (of themselves). Q5: If you had “Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips”, what is something you would wish to accomplish with magic? A5: I want to use teleportation magic. Because I have a lot of places I want to go to! Q6: What kind of concert do you want to hold with the Japanese fans? A6: It will be our first time holding a concert in Japan, so I want to make it a strong concert that stays in your memories. Q7: Outside of events like concerts, if you were to go to Japan, what would you first do? A7: I want to shop at convenience stores. I think Japanese convenience stores are special. Because they probably have lots of delicious food! Page 06: HaSeul 18 August 1997 / Type O If I could use magic, I want to keep the people I love healthy forever. Q1: What is your favorite lyric in the new song "LUMINOUS"? A1: "Mysterious fingertips". Because it feels like I’ve become able to use magic. Q2: What other parts (besides your own) would you like to sing? A2: Yeojin’s "pop" part. Since it’s the killing part. Q3: Similar to the new song’s lyrics, if you could become the ruler of space-time and control space-time, would you go into the past or to the future? A3: The past; I want to correct the things I failed at. Q4: The place that you want people to “Look closely Focus!” on? A4: I want people to look at my hairstyle! Because I got my bangs cut to just above my eyebrows to go with the concept. Q5: If you had “Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips”, what is something you would wish to accomplish with magic? A5: Magic that keeps the people I love healthy forever. Q6: What kind of concert do you want to hold with the Japanese fans? A6: A concert that we can all enjoy and sing together. Q7: Outside of events like concerts, if you were to go to Japan, what would you first do? A7: I want to go to Disneyland! Page 07: YeoJin 11 November 2002 / Type O I like the "POP" part of "LUMINOUS"’s lyrics because it’s bursting with cuteness ♡ Q1: What is your favorite lyric in the new song "LUMINOUS"? A1: The word "Pop" appears in the lyrics, but I like that it’s a lyric which bursts with cuteness. Q2: What other parts (besides your own) would you like to sing? A2: I think the members’ rap portions are cool, so I’d like to try the rap sometime. Q3: Similar to the new song’s lyrics, if you could become the ruler of space-time and control space-time, would you go into the past or to the future? A3: Going to the future to know what’s coming! Q4: The place that you want people to “Look closely Focus!” on? A4: I want people to look at my outfit! I’m wearing vivid-coloured clothes, and it stands out, so please make sure to look at it! Q5: If you had “Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips”, what is something you would wish to accomplish with magic? A5: To control time! Q6: What kind of concert do you want to hold with the Japanese fans? A6: A fun concert! Q7: Outside of events like concerts, if you were to go to Japan, what would you first do? A7: I want to go to a festival in Japan! Page 08: ViVi 9 December 1996 / Type O The choreography of "LUMINOUS" is also a key point. You can feel how interesting it is from the new performance. Q1: What is your favorite lyric in the new song "LUMINOUS"? A1: "Wa wanna be be wa wanna...". Because it’s an addicting part. Q2: What other parts (besides your own) would you like to sing? A2: "Radiate!　Red Red Wanna flash Pink Pink". Because it’s fun. Q3: Similar to the new song’s lyrics, if you could become the ruler of space-time and control space-time, would you go into the past or to the future? A3: The past. I think the world was more beautiful in the past. Q4: The place that you want people to “Look closely Focus!” on? A4: I’d like people to look at the choreography. I think you can feel how interesting it is from the new performance. Q5: If you had “Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips”, what is something you would wish to accomplish with magic? A5: Teleportation! Q6: What kind of concert do you want to hold with the Japanese fans? A6: A concert we can enjoy together. Q7: Outside of events like concerts, if you were to go to Japan, what would you first do? A7: I want to go to outdoor performances or sightseeing. Page 09: Kim Lip 10 February 1999 / Type B What I want to obtain with magic is “the linguistic ability to understand all languages in the world”. Q1: What is your favorite lyric in the new song "LUMINOUS"? A1: "Pop up, be pop". I think it’s the killing part. Q2: What other parts (besides your own) would you like to sing? A2: "Pop up, be pop". I think it’s the killing part, so I’d like to try singing it. Q3: Similar to the new song’s lyrics, if you could become the ruler of space-time and control space-time, would you go into the past or to the future? A3: The future. Because if I were to think I had made a wrong decision (while in the future), the present me could change it. Q4: The place that you want people to “Look closely Focus!” on? A4: Everything! Please pay attention to everything ^^ Q5: If you had “Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips”, what is something you would wish to accomplish with magic? A5: The linguistic ability to understand all languages in the world. Q6: What kind of concert do you want to hold with the Japanese fans? A6: A performance that leaves lots of memories with one another. Q7: Outside of events like concerts, if you were to go to Japan, what would you first do? A7: Sweets tour! Going to Disneyland ♡ Page 10: JinSoul 13 June 1997 / Type B It’d be great if we can hold a concert that’s full of performances that Orbits love. Q1: What is your favorite lyric in the new song "LUMINOUS"? A1: "Shine impressively Get everybody know you're luminous". Because the lyrics and melody seem like they’re filled with confidence! Q2: What other parts (besides your own) would you like to sing? A2: Olivia Hye’s "You wanna be LUMINOUS?". While being the start of the song, I think it’s a key killing part. Q3: Similar to the new song’s lyrics, if you could become the ruler of space-time and control space-time, would you go into the past or to the future? A3: I want to go to the past. Because I think I could change the things where I’d gotten bad results with my current experience. Q4: The place that you want people to “Look closely Focus!” on? A4: In preparation for this song, the members transformed a lot with the styling, so I want people to like the changed visuals. Q5: If you had “Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips”, what is something you would wish to accomplish with magic? A5: Making everyone around me happy. Family, members, friends, Orbits, everyone! Q6: What kind of concert do you want to hold with the Japanese fans? A6: A concert that’s full of performances that Orbits love! Q7: Outside of events like concerts, if you were to go to Japan, what would you first do? A7: I want to go eat desserts. Page 11: Choerry 4 June 2001 / Type O I want to go back to a happy moment in the past, and experience the feeling at that time once again. Q1: What is your favorite lyric in the new song "LUMINOUS"? A1: I like Jinsoul’s "Bear witness now　I'll shine with all my might" lyrics. Because I myself like to be the center of attention. Q2: What other parts (besides your own) would you like to sing? A2: Yeojin’s "Pop up, be pop" part. It matches Yeojin very well, and it’s the killing part, so I’d like to try it. Q3: Similar to the new song’s lyrics, if you could become the ruler of space-time and control space-time, would you go into the past or to the future? A3: The past. Because I’d like to go to the past; back to a happy time, and experience that feeling once again. Q4: The place that you want people to “Look closely Focus!” on? A4: The outfits, I think. Because I think the concepts were completely different for each outfit, and they were a big factor in bringing about a change in image. Q5: If you had “Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips”, what is something you would wish to accomplish with magic? A5: Having the people who love me live healthy and long lives. Q6: What kind of concert do you want to hold with the Japanese fans? A6: I want to have a concert where we can communicate with the fans and enjoy it together. Q7: Outside of events like concerts, if you were to go to Japan, what would you first do? A7: When I last went (to Japan), the desserts were really good, so I’d like to go to a dessert place. Page 12: Yves 24 May 1997 / Type B Using my mysterious fingertips, I’d like to heal our dog’s foot so that she can run around. Q1: What is your favorite lyric in the new song "LUMINOUS"? A1: I like the lyrics of the second rap portion, "the direction of the stardust", since it makes me think of Orbits. Q2: What other parts (besides your own) would you like to sing? A2: Choerry’s part in the 1st pre-chorus!! It’s grand and fills you with passion. Q3: Similar to the new song’s lyrics, if you could become the ruler of space-time and control space-time, would you go into the past or to the future? A3: The past! I want to go back and make better choices. Q4: The place that you want people to “Look closely Focus!” on? A4: Our visuals! Everyone is pretty. Q5: If you had “Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips”, what is something you would wish to accomplish with magic? A5: I want to heal our dog’s foot so that she can run around. Q6: What kind of concert do you want to hold with the Japanese fans? A6: I want to energize the Japanese fans by giving our all at the concert. Q7: Outside of events like concerts, if you were to go to Japan, what would you first do? A7: Shopping!!!!!!! Eat desserts!!! Page 13: Go Won 19 November 2000 / Type B I want to go into the future and find out what kind of life my future self is living. Q1: What is your favorite lyric in the new song "LUMINOUS"? A1: "Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips　Wow it's so mythical". These lyrics are my favourite because it brings out the song’s mysteriousness, and because I actually want to use magic. Q2: What other parts (besides your own) would you like to sing? A2: "You wanna be LUMINOUS?"- Heejin and Olivia Hye’s part in the intro. It’s a part that I like because you can feel their charisma. Q3: Similar to the new song’s lyrics, if you could become the ruler of space-time and control space-time, would you go into the past or to the future? A3: The future. I want to go into the future because I want to find out what kind of life my future self is living. Q4: The place that you want people to “Look closely Focus!” on? A4: The outfits. I want people to pay attention to the red, blue and green outfits that appear in the lyrics. Q5: If you had “Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips”, what is something you would wish to accomplish with magic? A5: Teleportation. I think it’d be the most convenient, and I want to (be able to) go wherever I want to instantly. Q6: What kind of concert do you want to hold with the Japanese fans? A6: I want to enjoy the concert together with some sort of dress code. For example, wearing clothes in the colours that appear in "LUMINOUS". Q7: Outside of events like concerts, if you were to go to Japan, what would you first do? A7: I want to eat the pudding from Japanese convenience stores. When I last went (to Japan), it was really good, so I want to eat convenience store pudding. Page 14: Olivia Hye 13 November 2001 / Type B My facial expressions in the music video were a new challenge and it was fun. Q1: What is your favorite lyric in the new song "LUMINOUS"? A1: "Bear witness now　I'll shine with all my might". Because it seems to be expressing our want to show Orbits how we look on stage. Q2: What other parts (besides your own) would you like to sing? A2: Yves’ rap part. The rhythm is charming. Q3: Similar to the new song’s lyrics, if you could become the ruler of space-time and control space-time, would you go into the past or to the future? A3: The future. I don’t want to go back to what’s already past. Q4: The place that you want people to “Look closely Focus!” on? A4: Facial expressions in the music video. The new challenges during filming were fun. Q5: If you had “Mysterious fingertips　Magical toe tips”, what is something you would wish to accomplish with magic? A5: I want to be able to become clean as if I’d taken a bath with just a touch of my fingers. Q6: What kind of concert do you want to hold with the Japanese fans? A6: I want to have a fun time with everyone. Q7: Outside of events like concerts, if you were to go to Japan, what would you first do? A7: I want to ride a bicycle in the spring and sightsee. Page 15: Runners-up in Mnet’s Survival program "QUEENDOM 2"!! Messages of thanks from the members to the Orbits who supported their activities!! Heejin My mind is clear after Queendom 2 has ended. But sometimes I feel regretful, and go back to watch our Queendom 2 performances (lol). Hyunjin We were able to leave good results and end Queendom 2 with no problems thanks to so many Orbits taking an interest and supporting us! I want to always convey our genuine thanks. I love you Orbit! Orbits are the best. Haseul I’m thankful that I was really able to learn a lot and lots of people had the opportunity to get to know us through Queendom 2. And it seems like the message I had wanted to convey through our performance was able to reach Orbits through Queendom 2. During the filming of Queendom 2, there were things that hit deeply and I was happy. Yeojin Since I was able to see and learn a lot through participating in Queendom 2, I will do my best to show an even better performance to Orbits!! Vivi Being able to meet more Orbits than before through Queendom 2 was both delightful and strange. Thank you for sending so much love and support. Kim Lip Orbits! Thank you very much for loving Queendom 2 until now. It was a deeply emotional time where I could get to know the members as well as Orbits’ love. I am always thankful (to you). I love you. Jinsoul Because we challenged various concepts while taking the members’ opinions and preparing each and every stage, it was a more precious and happy time. Because it was a survival battle, there was pressure and worries, but it was a program where I could experience a lot and learn from. Choerry Through Queendom 2, I could experience many things, and as LOONA’s Choerry, it was a trigger towards further growth, so it was a very meaningful time. More than anything, it was interesting to watch. Yves Since we would be appearing as a group on a survival program, there were more worries compared to being nervous, but I think it’s because of all the love Orbits gave us each time that we were able to come 2nd place. We’ll continue to show you good performances from now on, so please be with us forever like you are now. Chuu I think I was able to grow a lot through Queendom 2. To LOONA’s Chuu, Kim Jiwoo, as well as to Orbits, thank you for loving and supporting our performances. It was fun. (T/N: Her message is translated as is. After consulting other Japanese speakers, we suspect there was some nuance lost in translation and/or an incorrect interpretation on Orbit Japan’s side.) Go Won I was able to learn a lot through Queendom 2, and it was good to be able to show such a variety of performances. I think we were able to show a lot of new sides to us! Olivia Hye During our appearance on Queendom 2, it was fun being able to do a variety of performances, and it was a time of growth. Using this experience as a foundation, I will show an even greater side of me from now on. Pages 16-17: Private Photo Release Disclosing private photos that the members took We’ll only show Orbits!! LOONA held a world tour “2022 LOONA 1st WORLD TOUR [LOONATHEWORLD]” including 13 American cities, such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, etc., in August. We’ll show you private shots that the members took in their off time! Heejin: Where will we be flying to today~?! Hyunjin: It’s a blessing to be able to see such good scenery and eat good food while touring. Being able to have such a blessed experience is thanks to Orbits. I always want to convey my thanks and love to Orbits. Thank you so much Orbits. I love you. Orbits are the best! For all the happiness I get from Orbits, I want to return it 2 fold, no, 3 fold! I’ll always show my cool self! Haseul: Meat is tasty as expected. Nom nom. Yeojin: A place where the wind felt really good♡ Vivi: I got sunburnt in America, but it was still a great time! Kim Lip: Tasty. Fun. Jinsoul: I’m in the middle of the American tour! I’ll leave unforgettable memories. Choerry: Orbit! How is everyone doing? Lately I’ve been happy being able to go around touring and meeting Orbit living far away. I always love you Orbit ♡ Yves: It’s mysterious how it seems like you can reach the clouds. Go Won: A fun American tour! I’m spending every single day happily together with Orbits~♡ Olivia Hye: Food and weather that I like. Pages 18-19: We asked LOONA!! Who is the most 〇〇 member? To LOONA, whose bonds between the members were further deepened on the American tour, we asked “Who is the most 〇〇 member?”; things like “Who is the most spoiled?”, “Who takes care of the others best?”! Answers that give a glimpse into the members’ relationships have arrived! Which member takes care of others the best? Heejin: Vivi unnie. When I’m sick/hurt or having a hard time, she’ll be there like a mother. Hyunjin: Go Won. Before you even realize it, she’s taking care of you. Haseul: Olivia Hye. If I were to get hurt, Hyeju would be silently taking care of me, and Yves would be taking care of me nearby. Yeojin: Vivi unnie. Because she always looks out for me and takes care of me!! Vivi: Jinsoul. Because she’s well-informed. Kim Lip: Yves unnie. When I’m feeling down, Yves unnie would often cheer me up. Jinsoul: Haseul. She nags, but she’ll take good care of you. Choerry: Jinsoul unnie. Because Jinsoul unnie may look cold, but when you’re sick/hurt or having a hard time, she’ll be the first to worry about you. Yves: Olivia Hye. She’s wary of her surroundings and will look out for you. Go Won: Haseul. She quickly notices when members are hurt somewhere or when something didn’t go well, and will be by your side to support you. Olivia Hye: Me. Because everyone leaves their stuff lying around and just walks away. Who is the most spoiled out of all the members? Heejin: Mm…me…? I’ve been told by the members that I whine the most lololol Hyunjin: Heejin. She whines. Haseul: Heejin. She becomes spoiled in front of the unnies. Yeojin: Me. There’s no particular reason, but I think I am good at being spoiled. Vivi: Yeojin. She’s the youngest, so she’s good at aegyo. Kim Lip: Heejin. She’s just simply spoiled. Jinsoul: Heejin. She’s surprisingly spoiled. Choerry: Yeojin. For Yeojin, rather than being spoiled, she just has a lot of aegyo in her daily life. Yves: Kim Lip. She talks to herself a lot. Go Won: Yeojin. Maybe it’s because she’s the youngest, but she does a lot of aegyo to her unnies and gets spoiled. Olivia Hye: Yeojin. Maybe it’s because she has a lot of unnies, but she still thinks she’s a child. Which member would eat your cooking most deliciously? Heejin: Hyunjin. Because she ate a lot of the cheesecake I had made before. Hyunjin: Heejin. Because I remember from our trainee days, she ate kimchi jjigae (T/N: kimchi stew) deliciously. Haseul: Choerry. Because she is always laughing with the members. Yeojin: Heejin unnie. Because she’s said before that she wanted to eat the ramen that I made. Vivi: Yeojin. Because she really eats well. Kim Lip: Heejin. Because she also ate my portion of some bad-tasting food before. Jinsoul: Hyunjin. Because she’s not so picky with her food. Choerry: Yves unnie. Even if I were to make something that tastes bad, she seems like she would compliment me for doing a good job. Yves: Go Won. She eats anything I make. Go Won: Yves. Yves unnie is caring, so even if it were to taste bad, she seems like she would say it’s OK. Olivia Hye: Yves. If it’s (Yves) unnie, she seems like she would eat it and be thankful of having food being made for her. If you were to go to an uninhabited island together, which member could you most depend on? Heejin: Hyunjin. She seems like she could survive on an uninhabited island like Kim Byung-man. Hyunjin: Yeojin. Because she is a calm person. Haseul: Yves. Because she’s a member that gives me strength when things get tough and I feel like giving up. Yeojin: Choerry unnie. She seems like she could get through it with her positivity! Vivi: Hyunjin. Because she’s got physical strength. Kim Lip: Hyunjin. She seems like she could just survive. Jinsoul: Olivia Hye. If I were to get worried, she seems like she would calm me down. Choerry: Olivia Hye. I think she would catch bugs for me and somehow help me survive. Yves: Olivia Hye. She seems like she would catch all the bugs for me. Go Won: Olivia Hye. She’s not scared of anything, so it would be easy to get through (the uninhabited island) if we were together. Olivia Hye: Go Won. Unnie unexpectedly can do anything. She’s also a composed person, so you can depend on her. If you were to change for a day, which member would you want to be? Heejin: Lately I’ve been thinking that I myself would be a good choice. It’s not bad to live like me; I’m enjoying life well enough lololol. Hyunjin: Yves unnie. She seems flexible. Haseul: Jinsoul. I want to be taller. Yeojin: Olivia Hye unnie. Though I’m a troublesome person, Unnie is able to do anything by herself efficiently, so I want to be able to do things efficiently like her. Vivi: Choerry. Because she’s overflowing with positive energy. Kim Lip: Me. I like me. Jinsoul: Jinsoul. I don’t want to change! Choerry: Yves unnie, Olivia Hye. Because I’d like to be just a little bit taller, and Yves unnie and Olivia Hye’s height is my goal! Yves: Yeojin. I want to see the world from a lower viewpoint. Go Won: Choerry. Because no matter how bright the sun is, she can keep her eyes open and always take cute photos. Olivia Hye: Kim Lip. I’m curious about a diligent lifestyle. The member you want to go shopping together with is? Heejin: Lip unnie. Unnie would teach me how not to waste money. But my feet would hurt a little. Hyunjin: Lip unnie. Because we both like NIKE Jordan sneakers. Haseul: Yeojin. Because she would probably only buy what’s necessary. Yeojin: Haseul unnie. Because we would probably go shopping early (in the day), quickly finish and come back home. Vivi: Chuu. She seems like she could give lots of advice. Kim Lip: Yves. Our taste in clothes are similar. Jinsoul: Go Won. Our hobbies match the most, and we know each others’ tastes. Choerry: Heejin. Because if we were to go out together, she seems like she would know not only the good places to shop, but also the good restaurants to eat at, and we would go to lots of good restaurants. Yves: Go Won. It’d be good to relax. Go Won: Jinsoul. Our tastes are similar, and she’s one to bluntly say if something doesn’t look good, so we’d be able to do some sensible shopping. Olivia Hye: Choerry. The two of us would probably immediately see something (, buy it) and leave the store.

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Hello, this is Blockberry Creative. Firstly, we would like to apologize for causing great concern for fans of LOONA. We also deeply apologize for causing fatigue to members of the public who have been observing this. As a result, after closely listening to the words of many people, including Orbits, we have decided that comeback activities are meaningless while in a situation where various concerns about the members are unresolved. As a result, we have decided that LOONA The Origin Album [0], which the 11 members have worked hard to prepare for, and which was originally scheduled to be released on January 3, 2023, will be postponed indefinitely. In addition, to Orbits and to the many people supporting LOONA, we would like to present an explanation regarding a series of issues. LOONA is a project that took great effort over a long period of time. As it was a long-term, large-scale project that required greater investment and expense compared to typical idol groups, there were many times where, on the surface, the results didn’t reflect the magnitude of our efforts. After LOONA was planned and formed, there were endless expenses that were difficult for a small-to-medium-sized agency to afford, but we believed that such was the burden to be borne by the agency, which must withstand the cost of upfront investment, and we persevered. Also, even though there are various misunderstandings and speculations regarding the issue of earnings distribution, ultimately the Company has always felt a sense of guilt towards the members who have not profited for a long time. From the very beginning, the success of LOONA was a nearly impossible task, one that could only be achieved through investment and effort without any guarantees on the part of the agency, and the trust and sacrifice of the members who believed and followed. It may have been a foolhardy effort by a lacking and small agency, but thanks to the effort and patience of the members who trusted in such a company, this year - the sixth since the debut project began - we had begun to discover the light of that hope. There would be nothing better than all of LOONA being impressed upon the general public under one name, but given the nature of a large girl group, it is often the case that certain members become known first; for the Company also, it was an inevitable decision to encourage and support a member who first built recognition with the public. We wished that all the members would progress together with one mind, but unfortunately and contrary to our hopes, the former member’s attitude began to change. Because of this, to secure the future, the Company agreed to a change in the contract terms despite the risk associated with earlier investments; we tried to preserve all of LOONA no matter what it took, but as known to everyone, we have reached an unfortunate conclusion. In the series of efforts we have made as we produced LOONA as a small-to-medium agency, regardless of their successes or failures, we are proud of one thing: that the attempt itself has already made a mark in the history of K-pop. Naturally, all of these problems have been caused by the shortcomings of the Company, and are ours to bear; but we cannot stop the effort to preserve LOONA and achieve our dreams together, no matter what. We also know all too well that those dreams can only come true if many people, including Orbits, stand with us. We will be sure to create an environment where all fans can happily support LOONA. We once again deeply apologize, and ask for your support of LOONA’s still-ongoing dreams and future. Thank you. (Source)

SBS Entertainment News: [Exclusive] After the Loona Chuu Situation… Are the Other Members the Real Victims? Member Chuu was expelled from the girl group Loona, which had debuted as 12. What became the issue was Chuu’s alleged power trip towards the staff. As seen from the KakaoTalk messages between Chuu and Manager A in their 40s that were revealed by entertainment news outlet Dispatch recently, it was confirmed that Chuu had made certain aggressive remarks, including “Are you not responding”, “Are you seriously not gonna pull it together until I die and write down everything before I die?”. On the other hand, there has been the counterargument that Chuu’s behavior started with her dissatisfaction towards the earnings ratio with her former agency, Blockberry Creative. The contract stated that the revenue would be split 7:3, and because the expenses were split 5:5, even if she worked, the debt only increased. The reasoning was that Chuu had made over 200 million KRW in personal payouts starting this year, but a conflict with the agency was unavoidable. In the midst of Chuu’s conflict with her agency, we have been informed that the Loona members were the ones receiving the fallout. Even in an uncertain environment, as Chuu established a personal agency after legal struggles with the agency and continued team activities, Loona competed on Queendom 2 and earned the valuable achievement of a runner-up finish. But there are signs that as Loona engaged in activities, Chuu used team activity participation as a lever to apply pressure due to her dissatisfaction towards the company. In KakaoTalk messages obtained by SBS Entertainment News, during an independent content filming for Loona this past July, and regarding a filming schedule that Manager A had sent, Chuu said “That’s not why I gave you my time like that when I said I had a day free, and if you’re going to be like this, I can’t participate in the group activity”. She pressured, “Are you kidding me with that standby time, and you didn’t confirm the timetable with me and just sent it off to the group chat with the members in it. Think of this as the last time.” Kakaotalk transcript: 2022 July 6 (Wed) Chuu: When I said I had a day free I didn’t intend on wasting my time That’s not why I gave you my time like that If you’re going to be like this, I can’t participate in the group activity Chuu: [ Chuu sent file: W.W 714 Time…Loona.pdf ] Are you kidding me with that standby time You didn’t confirm the timetable with me and just sent it off to the group chat with the members in it Think of this as the last time Manager B: It seems, there was a mistake in communications If you give me your suggestions, I’ll try to get that in as best as I can. Chuu: From now on. Manager B: Yep. From now on I’ll be careful. Chuu: You said you wanted me to participate in the documentary If you’re going to make me wait that long I’ll Just stop right now really Really Are you messing around Chuu: Is it not enough to mess around with money You keep refusing to admit to what you did wrong, really Even now, trying to treat me poorly I can see it Starting with how the parts are distributed Starting with that, and the commentary too You know that you're already breaking the contract terms by doing this, right? Manager B: I’ll re-adjust this to minimize the standby period during filming. Chuu: I think I’ve mentioned standby periods multiple times now but it doesn’t seem to be readjusted very well Every time? Manager B: I’ll work to make sure this doesn’t happen anymore. Apologies. Mentioning a different schedule that the company proposed, Chuu posed complaints, saying, “You said you wanted me to participate in the documentary. I’ll stop right now, really are you messing around. Is it not enough to mess around with money, you keep refusing to admit to what you did wrong, and even now trying to treat me poorly, I can see it, starting with the parts distribution, and the commentary too.” During filming for the season’s greetings, which is a merchandise set that is sold in the holiday season, Chuu demanded to check the filming schedule first before the members. Chuu also said, “On-site time aside, the participation hours for the Season’s Greetings are too long. Adjust that so I shoot until 7 o’ clock. I will leave early, getting the last group scene done earlier.” Kakaotalk transcript: 2022 July 15 (Fri) Chuu: Next Monday the Season’s Greeting Before the timetable goes out Please send it to me first Manager B: Yes One moment I’m organizing it to minimize Jiwoo-nim’s on-site time. As it comes out I’ll send it to you first for consultation. Chuu: Not just the on-site time, the Season’s Greeting too Manager B: Yep [ Sent File: Season’s Greeting ti…able_0715.pdf ] Take a look and if there’s any changes you want to request, let me know! Chuu: The participation hours are too long Please adjust it so that I shoot until 7 o’ clock Maybe we pull the last group scene to be earlier, And I leave early, or something like that Manager B: Alright. I’ll work it out and get back to you! Manager B: Jiwoo-nim I got the adjusted schedule inspected But they said this would be difficult. Sorry I couldn’t help. From my position it’s hard to make any more adjustments, So if you sent an official note from your mother, I would appreciate it Chuu: Okay~ One person involved, who led the filming schedule at the time, expressed disappointment, saying “For a group shoot, the schedule should be assigned so that it’s fair for the 12 members with things such as the members’ outfits, concepts, and movements in mind. But Ms. Chuu unilaterally decided on times, and made demands that were more like notices to the company, about having to leave early and pulling her schedules earlier, so the members felt very alienated and confused. It must’ve been hard on the members.“ In Loona’s settlement system, one member’s income is not divided up among the group. Chuu sent many inquiries about this to the company as well. Chuu asked the company CEO, “Am I paying towards everyone’s debt right now”, and the company responded, “Of course not”. Then Chuu said: “I have one more thing to tell you about settlements, please remove me from the dorm I’ll be living in. I’ll live separately. We’re looking for a place near the dorm where I’ll be living with family, so please exclude the debt associated with the dorm.” Kakaotalk transcript: 2021 October 5 (Tue) Chuu: CEO-nim, am I paying towards everyone’s debt right now I’m not, right CEO A: Of course not. Send me your questions in writing. I’ll have the relevant departments find out the answers And let you know again. I’m guessing most of your questions are related to the earnings settlements I’ll consult with the Executive Support Group and tell you. Chuu: I have one more thing to tell you about settlements Please remove me from the dorm I’ll be living in I’ll live separately, with family Chuu: We’re looking for a place near the dorm where I’ll be living with family, so please exclude the debt associated with the dorm We inquired with Chuu’s agency, By4M, whether Chuu demanded any special treatment that would make it difficult for the other members when it came to Loona’s team activities. We did not receive a response. Meanwhile, it was announced that Loona would come back next year as 11 excluding Chuu and hold a solo concert in Japan, but Blockberry Creative said through the official fancafe on the 22nd that “we have decided that comeback activities are meaningless while in a situation where various concerns about the members are unresolved”, and indefinitely postponed the release of the new album. Prior to this, on the 25th of last month, Blockberry Creative expelled Chuu from Loona after claiming to have confirmed that she had abused a position of power towards company staff. After her injunction for exclusive contract termination last March was granted, she had signed a newly written supplementary agreement that re-adjusted her payout share and had her participating only in group activities, and had been working under this agreement. (Source)

Dispatch: [Exclusive] “Is it a Right? Or an Abuse of Power?”... The Whole Story Behind the Chuu and Loona Situation In December 2017, Chuu (Kim Jiwoo) wrote a letter by hand. The recipient? Blockberry’s Team Lead B. “Hello! Team Lead B. I got to debut today, December 28, as Loona’s tenth member Chuu! Thank you so much. I’m so happy that I got to debut under such a good opportunity, and right now it still doesn’t feel real.” Chuu added a postscript at the end of her letter. “Do you remember that one day in 2016? I was so inexperienced and lacking, but after working hard [omitted]... Seeing this, I think we really can’t see an inch ahead when it comes to how things turn out. Heheh from now on I will grow even further and show you lots of great things.” Just as Chuu said, you really can’t see an inch ahead when it comes to life. Below are KakaoTalk messages that Chuu sent to Team Lead B in June 2022. —- Conversation between Chuu and Blockberry Team Lead B Chuu: With something like this [laughing] With 1 second, this is what you’re nagging over? Chuu: Do you not want me to have affection? Chuu: I’m sitting out this album Chuu. You gotta be kidding me. Chuu: Appearing or participating in stuff like Queendom, don’t even dream of it going forward Chuu: Have no intent to reflect over one’s wrongdoings I see. Chuu: Spoilers, don’t you know that other groups, our group, everyone does this stuff at fansigns and broadcasts? Chuu: Are you not responding? Chuu: Team lead-nim Chuu: Reply. Chuu: Reply. Chuu [informal]: Are you seriously not gonna pull it together until I die and write down everything that’s happened so far before I die? Team Lead B: Let me figure out what the situation is here. Chuu: Didn’t team lead-nim send this? Team Lead B: Right. I did not send that. Chuu: Cut it out, watch it. I’m serious. This is my last warning Chuu: Tell CEO A, word for word. Team Lead B: We will give the internal staff another warning. Chuu: So~~~~ooo pathetic seriously ㅋ Chuu: Tell me who brought this up. Chuu: That text [laughing] Seriously so ridiculous Team Lead B: I’m looking at this and it seems that CEO A-nim told your mother. Team Lead B: I will give one more warning to the internal staff so that Miss Jiwoo won’t be stressed out by things like this. Team Lead B: I’m sorry for making you feel upset. I will apologize instead. Chuu: Deliver what I said on KaTalk word for word. Before I sit out this album Team Lead B: Yep. I will. Chuu: I know it’s tough working with A. Team Lead B: Not at all. Please be sure to eat your meals, and be strong. (Additional explanation for what happened at that time. On a live broadcast, Chuu showed a little bit of an upcoming song’s choreography. CEO A texted Chuu’s mother, saying “The key choreography can’t be revealed yet, what will we do?”. Chuu’s mother took a screenshot of the conversation with CEO A and sent it to Chuu. At this, Chuu confronted the team lead, asking “who sent this text”. This happened on June 9, 2022.) [Additional text in screenshot 1 (CEO A → Chuu’s mother)] Esther Sunhye Kim: Mother.. Our key choreography… It can’t be revealed yet, what will we do…? The members are going to have a meeting today regarding the world tour.. We expect complaints… Chuu’s mother: CEO-nim~ Was this event not held under Blockberry’s management? Esther Sunhye Kim: I provided the text out of worry about complaints, ma’am. Esther Sunhye Kim: May we receive today the deadline change request that we delivered yesterday? [In screenshot 3 (Chuu → Team Lead B)] Chuu: With something like this [laughing] With 1 second, this is what you’re nagging over? Chuu: Do you not want me to have affection? Chuu: I’m sitting out this album Chuu: Guess I’ll never promote the album until I die, talk about other groups, my solo album Chuu: And solo activities, that’s all I’ll ever talk about Chuu: Appearing or participating in stuff like Queendom Chuu: Don’t even dream of it going forward Chuu. You gotta be kidding me [Omitted] Chuu: Are you not responding? Chuu: Team Lead-nim Chuu: Reply In December 2017, Chuu was a warm girl. But five years later, she spat out harsh words against the company team lead. What happened, in the interim. We traced out the conflict between Chuu and Blockberry. ◆ All Gone Wrong, from the Very Beginning In her (2017) letter to Team Lead B, Chuu wrote that “I’m so happy that I got to debut under such a good opportunity”. In truth, it was a good opportunity to debut. Loona was a project that revealed a new girl (member) each month. To collect twelve members of the full group, it took about two years. Chuu is a beneficiary of the Loona system. Her trainee period was a mere three months. She joined the company in September 2017, and became a member of the group in December as the tenth member. During the 542 days it took until the full group album, Blockberry released 12 solo albums and three unit albums, for a total of 15. They also filmed music videos for each. About six billion won were poured into this effort. (Thanks to that) Chuu was able to grab an early chance at debut. Conversely, (because of that) the company depleted its bank account in a short amount of time. This was the beginning of the tragedy. ◆ Blockberry, A Cheap Trick Returns as a Boomerang On December 4, 2017, Chuu signed an exclusive contract with Blockberry. Article 7 (on the distribution of earnings and other items) Party A (Blockberry) / Party B (Chuu) In distributing the earnings between A and B, the primary principle shall be the deduction of all expenses. Entertainment activity expenses, album production expenses, and all expenses related to B (investment expenses, training expenses, personal expenses) shall be aggregated in the determination of payments. A and B shall firstly share revenues from all entertainment activities at a proportion of 70% A, 30% B. Subsequently, all expenses from B’s entertainment activities shall be settled at a proportion of 50% A, 50% B. Certainly, this is a problematic contract. Revenues and expenses are shared at different proportions. In essence, earnings are split 7:3 and expenses are deducted 5:5. According to principle, expenses should also be split at 7:3. Additionally, Blockberry opted for a post-expenses settlement system. Here, the revenues are divided first, then expenses are deducted. This is essentially a cheap trick. Blockberry has saddled Chuu with 20% of the expenses that the company should have accounted for. Blockberry invested a huge sum of money to launch Loona. It was that risky of a project. For the company, (for the time being) it was important to stay afloat. Thus it changed the expense handling (7:3 to 5:5) in a non-standard way. But this cheap-trick contract ultimately became a boomerang. It came back to them as grounds for a contract termination lawsuit. ◆ The Balance of Power Flips Starting in January 2022, it was Chuu’s time. She filed for an injunction to suspend the effect of her exclusive contract. And in March, the court sided with Chuu. The steps were laid for her independent path. The balance of power flipped. Blockberry was now the one feeling urgent. It had already dumped more than 15 billion KRW into Loona. To sustain the team, it had no choice but to hold onto Chuu. The company proposed an addendum of agreement. How did the positions of Blockberry (the more powerful) and Chuu (the less powerful) change? Dispatch obtained a copy of the addendum to the contract, filed last April. This addendum takes precedent over the exclusive contract. First, the revenue share (3:7) changed. They agreed that Blockberry would keep 30% of revenue, and Chuu would keep 70%. If expenses exceed revenues, Blockberry agreed to shoulder 50% of the expenses. They also allowed for claims of damages. If one of the parties suffered damages, the afflicted party can request 50 million won. Additionally, they included a provision that the party could immediately terminate the contract. ◆ Chuu, the Right to Decline Activities Chuu also secured the right to decline participation in Loona activities. It was stated that “To secure Chuu’s individual schedules, she reserves the right to be absent from Loona activities in the following manner.” The “following manner” is as below. The right to be absent for three or fewer Loona full-group schedules per month The right to be absent for three or fewer Loona album activities per month Additionally, Chuu added that “Regarding schedules not agreed upon herein, the schedule of B takes precedence,” and that “If A has no choice but to request a schedule change, it may request such a change up to once.” Lastly, Blockberry agreed to cede control of all business relating to Chuu. They stamped to approve a demand from Chuu’s side that “All external proposals, including broadcast and advertisement, must be ceded immediately at no cost.” The expiration date of the addendum contract was December 31, 2022. ◆ The Addendum Is Activated Addendum Contract Article 5 (Miscellanea), Item 2. “If one party has caused damages to the other, the party must pay damages at 50 million KRW per incident, and the contract may be terminated immediately.” On May 25, 2022. The day after the filming of the music video for “Flip That”. Chuu’s mother activated Article 5, Item 2 of the addendum contract. “It is stated in Article 5, Item 2 of the addendum contract. Despite several previous agreements on the schedule and requests for documents and texts, it is already the 25th of May, and your company has unilaterally violated the contract, so I request that you process the damages payment.” (Mother’s text message) Chuu’s mother notified CEO A to pay 50 million KRW in damages. What made her upset. The hint is in “It is already May 25”. The claim being that a delay in the music video filming interfered with solo schedules. First, a brief summary. ① At 9am on May 24, filming for the “Flip That” music video began. ② The filming was delayed, and the group choreo scene scheduled for 11pm (#16) was also delayed. ③ Blockberry requested an understanding of around an hour of delay. ④ Chuu’s mother claimed 50 million won due to the filming delay. The next day on the 25th, Chuu was scheduled for a solo ad filming. According to her mother, the MV filming delay interfered with her individual schedule. Chuu’s mother immediately claimed damages from Blockberry. ◆ What Happened on the MV Filming Site May 25th, 12:27am, a Loona member made a call to CEO A. Member: CEO, this is C. Is a short phone call possible? CEO A: Yes yes C. Member: We just heard that Jiwoo is going to leave. It was supposed to be a group choreography scene but Jiwoo is suddenly about to leave so…We prepared this as 12 but now we have to do this with 11. We found out about this suddenly. We have to follow along with this but it doesn’t make sense so I’m making this call. CEO A: Can you check how much is left till the overall schedule ends? Member: We don’t know that so… Is it okay to say this through the manager? CEO A: Yes yes. May 25th 12:35am, CEO A made a call to Chuu’s mother. CEO A: You must be waiting to come and pick up your child at the site, right. I think the situation is that the group choreography scene isn’t done yet. [Chuu’s] mother, I’m very sorry to say this but I think it’ll be delayed by about 1 hour, so I’m calling because I’m wondering if you’re okay waiting. CEO A: The situation must be awkward for Jiwoo as well. It’s a case where the 12 of them prepared the group choreo together, and they have to do that but it hasn’t been filmed yet… [omitted] But now (Jiwoo) says that she’s going to go all of a sudden so… Hello? Chuu’s mother: I’m listening. CEO A: Ma’am, I know you must have come a long way and it would have been tough, but just a little– Chuu’s mother: Anyway, okay. Alright. CEO A: Ah, then could you wait for a bit? I think it would be a really hard situation if she pulls out of the group choreo scene right now. Chuu’s mother: Anyway, alright. I got it. ◆ A ‘Group Choreo’ Exchanged for 50 Million KRW As soon as she hung up the phone, Chuu’s mother texted CEO A. She asserted that the filming delay was a violation of contract. She sent advance notice that she would be claiming damages under Article 5, Item 2 of the addendum. Chuu’s mother: We’ll wait, but we are going to make a claim regarding the contract violation. Your company included that item, so please adhere to it. CEO A: If you will make a claim for contract violation anyway, then we’ll wrap up with her joining us until the last scene. CEO A: As soon as you confirm whether that is okay, I’ll direct management. Please let me know. The members are also waiting, so please respond soon. CEO A called Chuu’s mother again. Chuu’s mother: Hello. CEO A: Do you have time to speak? Chuu’s mother: I don’t want to talk right now. What did you just text me? You want to finish everything remaining since we’re making a claim anyway? We have the ad schedule tomorrow and… I don’t want to talk right now so just hang up. Chuu’s mother hung up first. The task for CEO A: apologize again. The CEO immediately texted an apology on KakaoTalk. CEO A: It’s not that we didn’t consider Jiwoo’s situation. Please understand that this was caused by a delay on the site. We also find it regretful that we went over time. We also apologize greatly for the difficulties this might cause for Jiwoo’s schedule on the 25th. Chuu’s mother: Then you shouldn’t have written a text like that. CEO A: Nevertheless, please consider one more time, and if it’s possible, I’d like to ask that she participates through Scene #19. With Blockberry agreeing to reimburse 50 million KRW, the filming resumed. Fortunately, the group choreography scene (#16) was able to be filmed. Chuu went home around 3AM. However, Scene #19 which CEO A asked for never came to be. The set construction fee also… went up in smoke. ◆ Is It Chuu’s Abuse of Power? Chuu left Loona. No, she was removed. On the surface, the reason was Chuu’s abuse of power. As evidence for this, Blockberry cited KakaoTalk conversations between Chuu and staff (2021.08 ~ 2022.07). For example… December 28, 2021. Team Lead B: Hey Jiwoo. The management team reported to me that you won’t be participating in Loona album activities anymore. Is that right by any chance? Chuu: I am participating though? Chuu: I’ve never once skipped out on broadcast schedule ^^ There’s not a single schedule I didn’t participate in after saying I wouldn’t do broadcasts anymore Chuu: Please don’t lie. There is nothing scheduled that I skipped, and you people don’t have the ability to get any (broadcast) schedules anyway, and there is no justification to pull out of schedules already set, so please don’t cause someone else to be dishonored. Chuu: Seriously, all you people know how to do is lie. Tsk. Get some rest please~ From Team Lead B’s perspective, Chuu’s words are scathing. But Chuu has already lost her trust in the company. She is defining the company as an incompetent collective. Further, she strongly sees them as “liars”. ◆ Is It Blockberry’s Incompetence December 30th, 2021. Chuu: Team Lead? My mom has asked for my seal. (Translator’s note: Certain financial transactions in Korea are signed by stamping a personal seal, instead of a written signature) Chuu: Is the company not even going to give me my seal? Chuu: Are you ignoring my mother? Chuu: Not giving money~ Not giving the seal either~ Not providing the documents detailing the basis for my payments either~ Chuu: Blockberry is the best~ Team Lead B: We have never ignored your mother. About the seal, I will check with the company, then let you know. Chuu: You said that you’d give it to me, but now it seems that you’re not. Oho It is true that Chuu’s distrust started with money. It can be surmised from the words “Not giving money~ Not providing the documents detailing the basis for my payments either” For reference, B is a person who participated in the first half of Chuu’s casting in 2017. ◆ Is It a Media Play by Chuu? Chuu-father. It’s a term that combines Chuu and father, implying that Loona is living off of what Chuu makes. However, this is misinformation. Loona operates on a per-person settlement system. What Chuu makes, goes to Chuu. What a member makes, goes to that member. October 5, 2021, a text between Chuu and CEO A. Chuu: CEO-nim, am I by chance currently paying everyone’s debt as well? I’m not, right? CEO A: Of course not. According to Blockberry’s settlement data, Loona has earned 18.2 billion KRW between 2016~2022, and spent 16.9 billion KRW (including direct expenses). That’s 18.2 billion in revenue, and 16.9 billion in expenditure. According to their strange settlement method, “Loona’s cut” is 5.4 billion KRW. Then subtract expenses (50%) of 8.4 billion KRW, leaving around negative 3 billion KRW. Dividing that by 12 people, there is around 200 million KRW of debt remaining per member. However, Chuu’s situation is different from the other members’. Last year in December, she turned net positive in settlements. In fact, in January of this year, she received her first payment of 70 million KRW. To this date, her total amount received is around 220 million KRW. In addition, this past April, she set up a “Chuu Corporation”. After the court granted her the injunction, this was her setting out on an independent path. Since April, she has kept 100% of her earnings from individual activities. Blockberry only provides support for “Loona” group activities. ◆ Blockberry Provided the Cause Dispatch secured conversations and transcripts of conversations between Chuu and CEO A, Chuu and Team Lead B, Chuu’s mother and CEO A, as well as Chuu’s mother and Team Lead B. Through their texts and calls, we were able to obtain a comprehensive understanding of what happened over the past year. Blockberry took on a project it couldn’t handle. Over five years, they poured in around 17 billion KRW. They released 24 albums, and filmed 44 MVs. It was also unusual that they had a single release and MV for each of the 12 members. Chuu is a beneficiary of this reckless attempt. As a result of this, she was able to join a group after just 3 months of being a trainee. In addition, Blockberry developed Chuu as a strategic member. It is also true that they provided more opportunities for her. (Of course, it’s also true that Chuu herself did well.) Despite this, Blockberry is not in the realm of being excused. The primary cause for this conflict is their trickery in how they dealt with expenses. Had Blockberry handled expenses according to typical contracts, the issue of exclusive contract termination would not have come up. “It would have been difficult to maintain the company if expenses were not 50/50. At the time we thought it was a way to save the company and the group. So we explained to the members, and everyone agreed.” (Blockberry) ◆ Chuu Gains the Upper Hand, Again Blockberry presented the cause. Chuu attacked their weak point. Through a separate contract, she gained the upper hand (70/30). Blockberry fell to being the employer who has to act carefully, and Chuu rose tall as the employee who makes the decisions. In this past year, at least, Chuu was the individual greater than the team. She picked what to participate in, and the time. The conversation between the two sides proves this. Blockberry’s position became one of receiving Chuu’s bidding. Ultimately, Blockberry cut ties first. Determining that it was too much to continue. In a way, it seems that it was Chuu who induced this. You can get a glimpse of her dissatisfaction with Blockberry. The KakaoTalk conversations prove this. Dispatch needed to meet Chuu. To hear why she turned away - rather, why she can’t return. And last week, after some difficulty, we were able to contact a representative for Chuu, who first pointed out the issues with settlement. “Back then, I didn’t even know the difference between pre- and post-[expenses] settlements. I signed out of the joy of being able to debut. I didn’t even know that in this kind of [post-expense] structure, you can’t properly receive payments.” (Chuu) ◆ At Any Rate, the Conflict Is a Foregone Conclusion Dispatch sent a questionnaire a week in advance. Chuu conveyed her positions through a representative. We’ve organized it in Q&A format. Dispatch: Did you not know that there was a problem with the contract? Chuu: Last year (2021), one member asked, “Isn’t it time for you to be receiving payments?” That’s when I recognized that there was a problem. I got an explanation about the contract at the time. However, I didn’t exactly understand the post-settlement system. And didn’t really have the time to fully ask about things… Dispatch: Is that why you filed a lawsuit for contract termination? Chuu: I did the math. If expenditures are over 70% of the revenue, the final settlement would come out negative. It was a system where you get more into debt the more you work. It was definitely a 70/30 contract, but it could become a 90/10 or 100/0 in practice. It was late, but I wanted to make this right. (For example, let’s say that with 100K KRW revenue, comes 70K KRW expenditure. Company gets 70K, Chuu gets 30K. Then let’s subtract the costs, 50/50, 35K each. So the company earns 35K. Chuu’s settlement is -5K. Chuu wanted to point out this problem.) Dispatch: Chuu’s settlement turned positive in January 2022. You’ve earned over 200 million KRW just this year alone? Chuu: That is right. It’s a per-person settlement system. Due to having a lot of solo activities, I was able to earn payments first. But I don’t know if the expenses are being managed properly. I never got the data about the basis for settlement. Dispatch: Blockberry countered that by saying that it commissioned an audit from an external tax firm. They’re claiming that there’s no issues with how expenditures are managed? Chuu: I never asked for an external audit. The company suddenly proceeded with that. I can’t 100% trust that, either. The key point is, I never properly got the settlement data. And that’s where I lost trust. Dispatch: In April 2022, you wrote a supplementary agreement. Chuu’s split would be raised to 70%. You also took the lead in decision-making? Chuu: Honestly, my trust in the company ended last year. I didn’t want to participate in Queendom either. But I also didn’t want to give up on Loona. I wrote the supplementary agreement so I could continue group activities. Dispatch: But didn’t you prioritize solo activities over group activities? There was that bit of commotion on the MV set too. Chuu: The MV filming was delayed and I was reimbursed 50 million KRW for that. However, I didn’t request that money just because of that incident. There were multiple issues regarding scheduling. So I made that claim as a sort of warning. Dispatch: We have confirmed Kakaotalk logs and e-mails from both parties. It seemed almost like Blockberry was the one asking for permission. Chuu: It’s true that they asked if I could participate in schedules. However there were parts that weren’t properly delivered as well. (Blockberry flatly denies this part, saying that it delivered all official requests that it received for schedules.) Dispatch: And the speech from you and your mother seemed harsh. We believe the company interpreted those parts as “power abuse”. Chuu: Team Lead B was the only person (in the company) that I could get through to. I wasn’t angry at Team Lead B. I was complaining, upset about how the company operated. But Director "D"… Dispatch: Director "D"? (Chuu provided a recording of a call between her and Director "D". From November 2021, the conversation was about adjusting the earnings split.) KakaoTalk: Director "D": Think carefully about what I’m saying. There will be no downside for you. First things first, don’t write the contract. The mistrust regarding that has been resolved, right. Director "D": But write down the message. Suppose we promised 50/50. Then, now… 70/30 and 50/50. Director "D": Let’s just look at the arithmetic. We do 50/50 for Chuu Can Do It, the split. Director "D": You finished grade school right? Haha. It’s not like you didn’t finish, right? Chuu: Are you going to talk to me like that? I’m just thinking right now. Director "D": I was joking, really. That really hurts. Chuu: I don’t think we’re on joking terms. Dispatch: Did this conversation affect your behavior? Chuu: Director "D" treated me like a child. It felt like I was being looked down upon? The mistrust had already piled up before that, and this hurt. I thought that I would have to speak aggressively for them to listen… So there were times I spoke harshly. At the end of the day, I’m only human, so I made a mistake. The conflict between Blockberry and Chuu was much more complicated than what was known to the public. It cannot be determined to be exclusively the fault of one side. It was a collaboration of payment settlement and distrust, of incompetence and disrespect.

Article 1: [Exclusive] LOONA: Decides to not hold a media or fan showcase… Considering live broadcast Reported by YTN's Kwak Hyun-soo https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001826347 LOONA, who will make a comeback as a full 11-member group on January 3 next year, is in final deliberations over whether to hold a live broadcast in which they communicate with fans, instead of media and fan showcases. According to YTN Star’s investigation on the 16th, LOONA has recently made a final decision ahead of the comeback to not hold a media showcase for the press or a fan showcase for fans. This can be interpreted as a decision that is conscious of the recent issues surrounding LOONA. However, LOONA is considering a live broadcast on the album release date, in which they will talk with fans about the album. As it is their first comeback as a 11-member group, they are expected to speak on how they feel about that fact and their resolve as they engage in activities. Meanwhile, LOONA will make a full group comeback with The Origin Album ‘0’ on January 3, 2023. The new album ‘0’ is an album that announces a new beginning for LOONA, and marks the beginning of a new message for LOONA, who have engaged in intricate world-building. This album is an elaborate collection of five tracks with a sense of weight and gravity, including the title track ‘FREESM’, ‘0’, ‘Comet’, ‘B.U.R.N (Be U Right Now)’, and ‘Flash’. Article 2: Loona After 'Chuu Removal': Will Not Meet with Press After Comeback [Official] Reported by TV Report's Shin Eun-ju https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0001238197 Loona, which has decided on a 11-member full group comeback without Chuu, is ceasing communications with the public and press. On the 16th, Blockberry Creative told TV Report that "We do not expect to hold a separate media showcase or fan showcase on the album release date." When asked whether this decision was in recognition of the issues surrounding Loona lately, Blockberry replied that "This is a company decision and we cannot divulge the reasons." Loona is considering whether to hold a live broadcast to chat with the fans on the release date, instead of meeting with press. Meanwhile, Loona is set to come back on January 3, 2023 at 6pm through '0'. Blockberry Creative announced Loona's comeback on the 12th, but the reaction of the fandom and public opinion have been chilly. This owes to the agency having removed member Chuu from the group, claiming that she committed verbal abuse and abuse-of-power against staff. But controversy ensued as not only staff who worked with Chuu, but also Loona's member Hyunjin, among others, publicly voiced support for Chuu. Fans and netizens hearing about Loona's comeback gave a range of negative reactions, including "I don't know how to think about this comeback", "This company is truly unmatched in history", and "A comeback that no one welcomes".

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Hello this is Loona’s Haseul Six years have already passed… I wish that I could always be of great strength to Orbit But the more time passes, the more I see my own shortcomings To the Orbits who embrace even these shortcomings with love I am so grateful and sorry I don’t know what more to say In this current situation, I think “I love you” is the only thing I can say to Orbits… I trust that Orbits know that I cannot say anything right now I hope that someday even this moment will become a memory, and that we will be able to face each other, smiling, and talk And more than anything else, I love my Orbits very much Let’s promise to be of strength by each others’ sides I will protect you This photo is from before I debuted, during the test filming. I suppose that from that moment onwards, I was fated to receive Orbits’ love I love you Original Fancafe Post

Hey Orbit~ For all the congratulations for my sixth birthday with us together Thank youu Spending my birthday with Orbits, It feels like it has become a more special day When I see the letters or words you leave for me You’re always loving me, thinking of me, Worrying about me, and making me happy, So I think I am really a happy person Even in the cold December winter I feel warmer thanks to you Lately there’s been a lot going on, And I’m sorry for always making you worry, and I thank you I’m a bit clumsy when it comes to expressing it, But you do know I love you right Hey Orbit~ Be sure to eat well, and dress warmly when you go outside, And only be happy❤ I always say this but For loving me And for always being by my side so that I’m not lonely Thank you so much, and I love you Orbit❤ Original Fancafe Post

Article 1: [Exclusive] Loona [After] Removal of Chuu, Comeback in January… First Promotion with 11 Members Reported by OSEN's Jang Woo-young https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004753768 The group Loona is making its first comeback since the decision to expel and remove its member Chuu. According to a music industry official speaking on the 7th, Loona is preparing a comeback with January 3 of next year as the target. This Loona comeback follows about seven months after the special mini album ‘Flip That’ released last June. This year, Loona achieved a runner-up finish in an appearance on Queendom 2. After releasing the group’s first summer special mini album following the Queendom 2 runner-up finish, Loona also completed a successful world tour. This Loona comeback is especially notable for being its first as a 11-person group after the decision to expel and remove Chuu from the group. Previously on November 25, agency Blockberry Creative announced that “recently there have been reports of abuse of power, including verbal abuse, by Chuu towards Company staff. Investigation has confirmed the veracity of these reports; Company leadership is currently apologizing and offering consolation to the staff, and the Company has decided to take responsibility by expelling Chuu from LOONA.” Three days later, on the 28th, it additionally explained that “The fan announcement posted around 5pm on November 25 was an announcement to explain the change in Chuu’s status and the cause of her removal to fans and those who support Loona; it was not an exposé. Stating the cause of removal is a natural course of explanation, but needing to provide the relevant facts and evidence is the right of Chuu herself and the staff who was victimized.” In response, Chuu asserted on social media that “I wasn’t contacted about this series of issues or know anything about this, so I’m getting a grasp on the situation, but what I am sure about is that I haven’t done anything that would be an embarrassment for the fans”. Chuu has been steadfastly continuing her activities without stepping down from the programs she is currently on. Loona revealed its first member Heejin in October 2016, followed by a subsequent reveal of 12 members, and debuted as a full group in August 2018 with [+ +]. Article 2: Loona After Removal of Chuu: “Comeback Is Correct but Timing Is Undecided” [Official Statement] Reported by XSportsnews' Kim Ye-na https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001532743 The group Loona is making its first comeback after retooling as an 11-member group following the expulsion and removal of Chuu. On the 7th, agency Blockberry Creative told XSportsnews that “Loona is indeed preparing for a comeback, but the timing is not decided”. It further added, “The comeback timing will be announced at a later time once it is confirmed”. One outlet reported earlier this day that Loona is preparing for a comeback in January 2023. If the comeback occurs in January, it would come seven months after the summer special mini album ‘Flip That’ released in June. Loona has experienced a membership change since then. The agency removed Chuu, claiming that it had confirmed reports of Chuu’s verbal abuse and abuse of power towards staff and found it to be true. At this, staff and colleagues around her stepped up to publicly support or encourage Chuu. Chuu also took a firm stand against various controversies around herself, saying “I haven’t done anything that would be an embarrassment for the fans”.

(Chuu parts in coral) It's been a while, you've been well right All I've been doing is making excuses that I'm busy The seasons pass while I stay the same All I get better at is pretending to be a grown-up When I see you Like opening a gift box As a little kid I get giddy and excited And yet you always Greeted me warmly This song is for you Dear my winter On a warm winter day I'd like to see you again after so long And walk together with you Along this street full of sparkling lights Ddu du lu lu lu lu du lu lu lu lu Because you were too familiar That was the only reason I took your preciousness for granted You haven't changed Just the same as in my memories The way you used to be back then When I see you Like first snow piled up Early in the morning outside the window I feel glad and excited And yet you always Greeted me warmly This song is for you Dear my winter On a warm winter day I'd like to see you again after so long And walk together with you Along this street full of sparkling lights Dear my winter Dear my winter Dear my winter Dear my winter Ddu du lu lu du Ddu lu du Ddu lu du Ddu lu du 오랜만이야 별일은 없지 매번 바쁘단 핑계만 늘어 계절은 쌓여 난 그대론데 어른인 척하는 법만 늘어 너를 만나면 난 선물상자를 여는 꼬마 아이처럼 들뜨고 설레 이런 날 언제나 따듯하게 반겨준 너를 위한 이 노래 Dear my winter 따듯한 겨울날 오랜만에 다시 너를 만나 반짝이는 불빛 가득한 이 거리를 함께 걷고 싶어 Ddu du lu lu lu lu du lu lu lu lu 너무 익숙해서 그저 그런 이유로 네 소중함이 당연했어 너는 변함없이 내 기억과 같아 그때 너의 그 모습처럼 너를 만나면 난 이른 아침 창밖에 쌓인 첫눈처럼 반갑고 설레 이런 날 언제나 따듯하게 반겨준 너를 위한 이 노래 Dear my winter 따듯한 겨울날 오랜만에 다시 너를 만나 반짝이는 불빛 가득한 이 거리를 함께 걷고 싶어 Dear my winter Dear my winter Dear my winter Dear my winter Ddu du lu lu du Ddu lu du Ddu lu du Ddu lu du [Credits] 1. 죠지(george) X 츄(Chuu) - Dear My Winter Lyrics by Milena Composed by Milena Arranged by Milena, Han Seong-jun Guitar by Chae Wook-jin Piano by Han Seong-jun Chorus by Milena Mixed by Ko Hyun-Jung @ Koko Sound Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 SOUND MASTERING Artwork by honno

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"I Realize How I've Changed Already - Loona Heejin & Hyunjin" Text by Hwang So-yeon Loona had a busy 2022. They showed off an ability to beautifully combine performance and music into a whole in , and successfully completed their first world tour since debut to step up as artists with the entire world’s attention. Refreshingly adorning this summer with special mini album was Loona’s role, too. In a place where they must be strong yet flexible in order to pull off many concepts, Loona’s Heejin and Hyunjin seem to be more expectant than ever before. Earnest and rooted attitudes as they speak about their trials-and-errors and achievements as musicians; workaholics who never stop thinking about the next step even as they make expressions and take poses that fit them. Their heads are full of thoughts about what performances to show the fans, but Heejin and Hyunjin’s faces were full of vitality as they await 2023. Is it perhaps because of their vibrant excitement as they prepare to flip over the world. The two of you debuted in 2016 and now it’s your sixth year since debut. The debut order was Heejin and then Hyunjin, and since you two marked the beginning of Loona, this sixth anniversary must feel special. How do you feel? Heejin: I certainly have a lot of hoobaes now that I’m in my 6th year. It feels new but also awkward to hear us called ‘sunbaenim’. But on the other hand, I think it’s not so important how long it’s been since you’ve debuted, and I feel like it means the group needs to do that much better, so I try to work harder. Hyunjin: As time passes, my affection for our group grows even stronger. I didn’t have these deep thoughts early after our group was created, but it’s changed after time has passed. The relationship between the members has grown tight-knit too. Heejin: We put on a collaboration performance recently, and the hoobaes called us ‘sunbaenim’. I felt like, ‘Have we been around that long already?’ (Laughs) It’s been quite a while now since Loona has debuted too, and because we started promoting that young, we were always the maknae position wherever we went. I guess now we are playing the role of unnies. This year you appeared on , promoted the mini album , the second Japanese single, had a world tour, and all these activities must have kept you busy. As your career accumulates item by item, do you feel your growth? Hyunjin: From time to time we win these polls that the fans vote on for us. That’s how much effort the fans are putting in for us, right. I think that’s when I realize our growth. Heejin: This year was really the busiest ever, but still it was really fruitful. Even though it was physically tiring sometimes. Given my personality, I get stressed when I’m not busy. I was actually happy to be busy in those days, and I was proud. At the same time my career accumulated, so I think it’s become a stepping stone for more growth. Sounds like when you feel idle, that comes to you as stress or pressure. Heejin: Right. It’s anxiety. This world tour kept us extremely busy, and afterwards we took a break. It was a week or two, but I felt anxious like I needed to be doing something. But then I looked at the calendar and it hadn’t even been a week. (Laughs) What did you do during that week or so of break? Heejin: I literally didn’t do anything. After the world tour ended, I’m not lying when I say I think I slept for three days straight. Hyunjin: I missed Korea so much. Even on the tour, when I thought to myself that home was far away, I started crying like I had homesickness. (Laughs) I felt a lot of loneliness. After I came back to Korea, I spent time with family. I got kind of emotional when I ate my parents’ cooking. I’m curious how the love received by the summer-targeting song ‘Flip That’ felt to the two of you. Heejin: The members had never tried that concept nor a summer special album, so we were excited. But I’m so grateful to then be called summer queens. I think this expanded the opportunities for Loona to attempt diverse things musically in the future. It was a really satisfying album. Hyunjin: On we tried a lot of image transformations, and thought ‘This bright kind of thing fits us well too!’ Naturally we felt like a summer special album could be done. Every time you need to transform your image, do you practice some mental control? Heejin: I think that’s definitely a thing. When we do a bright song, it’s okay to loosen up a little bit. We always do powerful performance-oriented things where sharp group choreo is at the core, so we tend to have this edge even when we do bright and cute songs. So the control I exercise is to loosen up a little and practice smiling and things like that. The change in atmosphere from fiercely charismatic music to ‘Flip That’ did make an impression. Is there anything that you took special care towards when you prepared this performance and executed the song? Heejin: Going from intense choreo to suddenly doing cute motions, it was a little hard to even learn. I feel like ‘Flip That’ was the hardest to learn. Doing these motions that I wasn’t used to made me feel like I couldn’t dance? (Laughs) Especially the chorus where we move our hands. It’s really dainty, so I felt like ‘How do I dance this?’ and my body wasn’t used to it. You put a lot of care into the performances. What did you learn as you reinterpreted the performances of the original songs? Heejin: A piece of music, in some ways, is a completed piece of work, right. It really isn’t easy to rearrange it and make it even more perfect. So what I learned is you have to add a different concept or source. And also that there are lots of things that you can’t resolve with just your own abilities. Those performances were crafted through a lot of diverse ideas from the members, and we learned a lot. Hyunjin: All our songs have a strong color to them. We had to add or subtract certain different elements at the rearrangement stage, and I liked trying those things. For example on the first round we rearranged ‘PTT (Paint the Town)’ into a Korean traditional style, and it fit so much better than expected. I realized you can always add a different color, no matter how strong the color of the original. I’m curious how you exchange feedback between the members. Heejin: We have our group chat where we freely suggested ideas. We tell each other, ‘This sounds pretty good,’ make references to this and that. Yves unnie even made a PowerPoint deck that reflects our ideas and sent it to the company. (Laughs) If you set aside a time to meet, sometimes the ideas don’t actually come. We exchange feedback by freely suggesting ideas that come to you even while we’re sleeping. You successfully concluded your first world tour recently. It must have felt really special. What kind of memory is the concert for you? Heejin: It’s the first world tour so we went to a lot of cities and it was a tight schedule. But the energy when I stepped onto the stage never felt any different. On the stage I often felt, ‘I really do like the stage a lot.’ International fans had been waiting for us for a long time, and maybe because of that their energy was incredible. I thought, I’m such a happy person. Hyunjin: Since it was the first tour, I didn’t have a sense of how many people would attend, how big the stages would be. As we did the concert I felt that we have so many fans abroad. It definitely seems like concerts are where musicians feel the support of fans. Heejin: Right. And when we went to the venues, they’d have posters up of artists who had performed at those venues. And people like Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Sam Smith would have visited those places. It really didn’t feel real like, “We’re really gonna perform here?” (Laughs) I thought, we’ve really grown a lot as artists. It must have been especially meaningful to encounter fans all over the world through Loona’s music. What kind of memory is it now to have met many more Orbits? Heejin: International fans are already singing along to our songs two hours before show time. The Korean language must be unfamiliar, but they were singing so well, and we were like crying backstage when we heard that at first. We were so touched. Hyunjin: It also made me exclaim, like ‘Wow!’ when I saw the fans. They also put on a slogan event for us. It made me feel so good. Made me think, ‘This is why I perform, to see this.’ (Laughs) That’s how proud I remember being. When you promote with concepts that have a distinct color, do you recognize yourself having changed from the past sometimes? In what ways? Heejin: We debuted young and we’ve been growing little by little. Sometimes at concerts we do songs that we released before, and when I rewatch those promotions, it feels like watching a baby singing cutely. At the same time I can see how every single member has become more mature. We seep better into each song and express it better, and when I see that I realize Loona is really this ‘growth-oriented idol’. Sometimes we’re telling each other, ‘Hey, you’ve grown so much,’ stuff like that (Laughs) Hyunjin: We look youthful when I rewatch old promotions, and I like that feel too. Sometimes I rewatch how we were early in debut. It feels like we’ve changed a lot somehow, but at the same time we haven’t changed. In those times, do you realize some things that you didn’t know before? Heejin: For me, in the past I just worked hard without thinking. My attitude towards the stage, I never thought about stuff like that. You could say I was trapped in some kind of frame, just doing my best to pull off the dance that I was tasked with. Of course I’m so grateful that people recognize us working hard, but when I wasn’t thinking deeply about performance, it was hard to find my vibe as an artist. Going hard is great, but now I want to also figure out what it is that I want to express, and put together a performance freely. So even during the world tour, I thought of that as a moment where I can really show my performance, my music, my dance. I learned how to interact with an audience, too. Hyunjin: Like Heejin said, I also felt like I was doing the same things I’d always done. As I grow from there, I think I try various things. I think for example that if I learn A, should I try something that’s a variation of A. I think I’m making more and more of those attempts. Both of you are quite athletic. What are your favorite exercises? I heard you also like being homebodies. Do you exercise at home? Hyunjin: I like being at home, but I also really like outdoor activities. I go bowling or play screen baseball usually, but recently I took up yoga. I wanted to learn how to discipline myself so that’s why I started. (Laughs) I’ve had two lessons so far. I’m a yoga prodigy. Good at the crow pose too. The instructor complimented me a lot. Heejin: Hyunjin likes aerobic exercise. Running or hitting something. But I like anaerobic ones where I can focus my mind. I think Pilates would fit the best. And weight training too, I really like focusing on the movement of my muscles. Is there a musician that the two of you are paying a lot of attention to lately? Hyunjin: I’ve fallen for Bibi-nim. The one-take video she released recently was so good. Heejin: I watch a lot of stage performances. It’s pretty far from Loona’s concept, but I watched a lot of Post Malone performances. I want to try doing a performance like that, and also to enjoy one from the audience. Is there a routine that you never forgo even during busy schedules? Heejin: No matter how busy or tired I am, I always take my supplements, no matter what. Wake up the next day and take them again. I bring them with me to take them at the broadcast studios too, and I bloat easily so I carry pumpkin juice too. Hyunjin: My goal is to drink a liter of water every day. There’s this dietary fiber you can take with water, and if you do that twice a day it’s exactly a liter. I don’t actually like water and only drink coffee normally. (Laughs) Heejin and Hyunjin went to high school together. You’ve spent a long time with each other. How do you think 2022 will be remembered? Heejin: 2022 is such an unforgettable year. We were runner-ups on and finished the first world tour well. Comeback promotions too. It was a year to be really busy as Loona, so it’s a year that I don’t want to forget and never will forget. Hyunjin: This year is going to be so memorable. Like Heejin said, we did so many things from the survival program to the tour. Thinking about how we’ll promote next year based on this foundation, I’m looking forward to it a lot. Have you imagined any particular kind of performance you’d like to craft? Heejin: We don’t keep any limits musically or conceptually, so we’re also really looking forward to what concept we’ll show you next. We have this sense of responsibility that we have to always show you something new, so it’s up in the air even for us. Hyunjin: I also want to do a lot of different concepts that we haven’t done yet. One thing I’ve thought about is a concept inspired by figure skating. I think it’d be fun. Do you have a wish or a goal to achieve in the new year? Heejin: Receiving a Daesang from a year-end show! And the year after that, I want us to close out the last performance of a show like that. Hyunjin: I want us at #1 on all the music charts. Lastly, a word for the readers and fans. Heejin: The two of us got to shoot a pictorial as 2Jin for the first time. We had so much fun during the shoot, giving compliments to each other. It was so enjoyable. Please look forward to it! Hyunjin: Please look forward to us lots. The year is almost ending, and I hope you’ll create lots of happy occasions. Let’s keep seeing each other happily next year!

They are meeting a separation that is not pretty. According to the investigation of JTBC’s Entertainment News team on the 28th, with the exception of LOONA’s Vivi and Hyunjin, nine members (Heejin, Haseul, Yeojin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Go Won, Olivia Hye) have filed for an injunction to suspend their exclusive contract with their agency, Blockberry Creative. It was confirmed that the nine members have made this decision because they have determined that mutual trust, which forms the basis of the contract, has been breached to the point that management and entertainment activities based on cooperation have become difficult to expect. Blockberry Creative denied this in communication with the JTBC Entertainment News team, but, as it has provided that same position each time it gave an official response to artist issues such as the establishment of Chuu’s personal company, it appears to be keeping quiet about this issue as well. Chuu, who was removed from the group recently, also filed an injunction to suspend her exclusive contract against Blockberry Creative last December. After winning a partial injunction, she continued her group activities, and engaged in individual schedules freely without agency restrictions. The contract length between LOONA and Blockberry Creative is somewhat peculiar. LOONA revealed one member each month starting in October 2016, and once a certain number of members was reached, it debuted subunits. In the end, Heejin, Hyunjin, Haseul, Yeojin, Vivi, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Chuu, Go Won, and Olivia Hye were selected in order, and all of the members with their different debut dates signed a seven-year contract starting from the first full-group album on August 20, 2018, the first mini album “[+ +]”. If Heejin, Haseul, Yeojin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Go Won, and Olivia Hye win the exclusive-contract lawsuit with their agency, it is expected that it would be difficult for LOONA to carry out full-group activities as a Blockberry Creative group. In other words, they will be entering the disbandment process. There is a high possibility that this is due to the financial difficulties of Blockberry Creative. Last year, an issue was raised that it was unable to pay outsourced companies and external staff whom they worked with. In addition, Chuu, who had the most individual activities among the LOONA members, was revealed to have not received an earnings distribution, sparking controversy. At that time, the agency did not express any position. Blockberry Creative announced on the 25th that it had decided to expel and remove Chuu from the membership of LOONA. It seemed that they were starting anew with 11 members, but it does not seem easy to bridge the fracture between the members and the agency, which had not been apparent from the outside. (Source)

To Orbit 『A certain thing glows as it burns itself. It is because it is leaking memories past in each moment. It is because sorrow passes by it in each moment. How is a person made complete. How does time manipulate fear. Where is the joy in singing the same song as everyone else. No one, not a single one, tells you where you must go. You must rediscover the voice unique to you. You must approach the varied forms and textures of things that are. Reconstitute in your memory, a light that diffuses and radiates. It is okay, even if you sink into an even deeper bottom, in an even deeper darkness. In the way of dying, hand over a flower that blooms.』 . . We choose to bless all things that disappear. For time is not something that disappears, but something that accumulates. This is an excerpt from “When We Walked Through the Mist, the Night Guided Us”, part of the poet Lee Jenny’s 『Things Flowingly Written As Such』. I debated for a long time how to begin this post.. Then I lightly picked up a book, and I felt a sensation of being absorbed before I knew it, and so this is how I begin. For some reason, when I read those passages, I was so comforted that I made the ridiculous mistake of thinking, “What if all of the time I’ve passed by and experienced was just so that I could read this poem?” Well, I am not yet sure what words the poet is delivering to me, with what intent and emotion. Nor am I yet sure what in the world I am trying to tell all of you, going ahead and writing down this poem of the poet. But one thing I can tell you for sure is, those passages gave me a great deal of consolation And rather than the obvious and common flashy greetings, what I wanted was to return consolation to all of you, writing down my truthful feelings word by word. The consolation I give you on my 5th anniversary may sound a little funny. Even so, I sincerely congratulate us on our 5th anniversary of being together. When I put a dot on the word ‘congratulation’ and look closely What I see is not a brief serenade for a happy ending, for just that one moment; but rather I see a heart that comforts you, in all of those times when you were working so hard to reach something. I have become able to see through the essence of a word in this way, despite my bad eyesight, because I have learned how to see with my heart. A heart with fine and well-polished texture has a polarity that is opposite of my own coarse heart; and so when it faces me, like magnets we embrace each other and offer up the warmth of our sides. But an edged heart that is rough and sharp succeeds in scratching my own heart and pushes me away. In this way, some hearts and other hearts, with the same pronunciation Create such different sounds. The hearts that wanted to comfort me, and conversely the clumsy hearts that never were comforted and grew crooked. All the moments I have passed by, ones that have made me laugh and made me cry in silence, reach their long arms out to me and offer me consolation at the tip of their tenuous fingers. And when they do, I want to yell and hand over a flower, so that when I am in the darkness someday, I may be able to hear. That everything is okay. Some people might say it has ‘only’ been five years. But the five whole years I have been through somehow feel like a dizzyingly long time. And of course, in those times I was never alone. Despite that, why do I only understand after five ‘whole’ years have passed. When I had to walk the abject darkness, when I could not see an inch in front of me, I had nothing, and so I had to burn myself to make light. For that was the only way my cowardly self could walk forward. That light made me move forward, but also step back at the same time. As the light grew dimmer and dimmer the more I walked, I blamed myself, but by then I was all burnt up and nothing was left. If only I had not looked ahead, but looked to my side, looked behind me… Then I could have faced my Orbits in truth a little earlier. Even when I did not notice you and walked past you, Orbits must have protected me for a long time from behind me, from my side, yes? Now I too want to tell you. That I will always be here, so you should not worry. That when Orbits sometimes look back, and look to your side, I will be standing there so you can see me easily, always. I think once again. It has already been 5 years of us being together. As the years go by, it seems that my affection, the words I want to say, and the words I still cannot bring up, all grow in proportion. Needless to say, light exists because darkness does And darkness only feels dark because there is light. I could not feel darkness before I met Orbit, and then I met Orbit; now, even if I close my eyes at your dazzling bright light, I clearly see your afterimage. Even when I sometimes fall into a deep, dark dream again, I am not afraid. No, you set me at ease, telling me I do not have to be afraid. Even when I cannot see an inch ahead, following the light that I sense with my heart, I close my eyes and take a step towards the dawn. Before I know it, the wind that comes through the window in my room has become cold. Today, I opened up the snowy white heart that was piled up in a heap, and it was the memory we had sent to us from last year. I took a deep breath to read it, tightly packed into a breath my wishes that we should open it together again next year, and then folded and sent it out of the window. As we wait for the coming spring, summer, fall, and this time of year around winter, I hope we’ll open up today, together, once again. Picking back up the words that still try to force their way out, I would like to substitute the passages that conclude the poem I wrote for you before, in place of my feelings. Again in this coming winter, trust me, let us trust each other, and let us move forward. No matter what. . . . 『There is a memory that seeps beyond the boundary of darkness. It is light, but it does not tear easily, and it recovers robustly. In a borderless voice, it asks a clear question. Where are you. Are you here now. As we walk through the mist, we arrive at the center of the night. Referring to the unknown as the darkness, we proceed dimly. You must know that even when you walk in place, you are moving forward. The first sentence has fallen to the ground, and the final sentence opens up into wings. Knocking on the future, we create the past. The entrance of the world is opening. There is a beauty that you hear behind the breathing.』 From Sooyoungie Original Fancafe Post

Hello. This is Blockberry Creative. We would like to additionally explain our position relating to the contents of the notice regarding ‘Removal of Chuu from LOONA’, which was posted on the fancafe on the 25th. That notice was about explaining the current situation to and asking for understanding from fans who have loved LOONA for a long time, and was not written with the intent of exposing Chuu’s abuse of power to the public and to the media. In the few days since the notice was posted, there have been articles published demanding the company to ‘provide evidence’ regarding the reasons for Chuu’s removal, or articles with content such as ‘Chuu is not the kind of person to do that’, or ‘The company is victimizing her’. As such, we would like to further explain our position to correct the topic of discourse. The fan announcement posted around 5pm on November 25 was an announcement to explain the change in Chuu’s status and the cause of her removal to fans and those who support Loona; it was not an exposé. Stating the cause of removal is a natural course of explanation, but needing to provide the relevant facts and evidence is the right of Chuu herself and the staff who was victimized. Regarding the facts of the matter, if any party feels wronged about some issue or wishes to rectify an issue, the concerned parties themselves will have to bring it to light; the Company had already finished confirming what happened between Chuu and the staff, and thus we posted the announcement related to that. Going forward, we ask that you refrain from baseless and speculative reporting related to the announcement post, as well as from malicious comments or rumors that defame the Company. Regarding the verbal abuse and abusive power relationships, if Chuu and the victim are in agreement, we will cooperate in providing the relevant content and evidence. Furthermore, so that the Loona members may begin group activities without being hurt by the present situation, we once again earnestly ask that you refrain from indiscriminate, baseless and speculative reporting. (Source)

[E-Daily Star-in Reporter Kim Hyun-sik] Chuu (birth name Kim Ji-woo), formerly of the group LOONA, continues her activities at BY4M Studio. According to the investigation of E-Daily on the 28th, Chuu has made her new home at BY4M Studio, and is receiving support for her activities. BY4M Studio will soon make an official announcement including the acquisition of Chuu and the direction of her future activities. Chuu stepped foot into the music industry in December 2017 through her solo song released as part of LOONA’s debut project. She started official activities as a LOONA member the following year, and has been steadily increasing her recognition through solo activities. According to music industry officials, Chuu began preparations to leave her former agency Blockberry Creative and make a fresh start around the end of last year. She also established a corporate entity called ‘Chuu Corporation’ earlier this year. BY4M Studio, which she has selected as her new home after deep consideration, is a company that has been active in social media-based digital marketing, and is gradually expanding its business into the entertainment industry. It also acquired Major9, which manages artists such as Vibe, Ben, and 4Men. Attention is being drawn towards whether Chuu will be able to continue her prolific activities like before with support from BY4M Studio. Meanwhile, Blockberry Creative announced on the 25th that it decided to expel and remove Chuu from Loona. Blockberry Creative’s position was that “there were reports of abuse of power by Chuu towards staff including verbal abuse, which were proven upon investigation“. There has been unrest among fans since the removal notice by the agency, but Chuu has not yet released a statement. Kim Hyun-sik (ssik@edaily.co.kr) (Source)

Hello. This is Blockberry Creative. The Company is announcing that it has determined to expel and remove the Company-managed artist Chuu (birth name Kim Ji-woo) from the membership of LOONA effective today, November 25, 2022. Many stories have circulated this year regarding LOONA’s Chuu, but the Company and the LOONA members have gone through this time without expressing any perspective on the matter in order to avoid causing problems, out of concern for the group’s development and the worry of fans. This was a heartfelt expression of the LOONA members’ affection towards the team and care towards the fans, intending to do their best to show only good appearances through performance and contents, rather than speak to what is true or not. However, recently there have been reports of abuse of power, including verbal abuse, by Chuu towards Company staff. Investigation has confirmed the veracity of these reports; Company leadership is currently apologizing and offering consolation to the staff, and the Company has decided to take responsibility by expelling Chuu from LOONA. Firstly, the Company would like to formally apologize to the staff who have suffered great hurt from this matter, will put forth its best effort so that they are able to focus on recovery and treatment, and will do everything in its power to help them return to normal routine. To the fans who have loved and supported LOONA, we would like to apologize, and with deep contrition seek your forgiveness for the fact that not all 12 were able to stay together through the end. Going forward, the Company and LOONA will return to a humble mindset and do our best so that nothing like this may happen again. The LOONA members have never worked solely for their personal profit or gain, and because they know the gratitude owed to the fans who have helped them get to today, they have done nothing that would burden the team. We will complete the race and be sure to repay the love of all who cheer for LOONA. In addition, we and the LOONA members will act gratefully with all respect towards all our staff and not forget our sense of gratitude. We will strive to repay the sacrifices and dedication of our artists and staff that such an incident will never happen again. We once again bow our heads and apologise to the staff and the fans for causing you trouble due to this situation. (Original)

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