Chuu has signed an exclusive contract with the newly established agency ATRP.
"We are very happy to welcome Chuu as our agency’s first artist. We will give full support so that Chuu, who has unlimited potential, can fully display her talent as an artist and continue her activities enjoyably and happily. Please show lots of support and interest for Chuu who is taking a new leap," a representative from ATRP said on Friday, April 7.
πΈ'π π²πππ. π° πππππππ.#welcomeCHUU #CHUU #μΈ pic.twitter.com/CRs9cJ5Vc1
— CHUU (@chuu_atrp) April 7, 2023
ATRP's CEO, Kim Jin Mi, previously worked as general director at WM Entertainment, which produced popular groups such as B1A4 and Oh My Girl.
Chuu, who debuted as a member of LOONA in 2017, has been active in various fields beyond music, including variety shows, advertisements, and pitorials.
Last year, she was removed from the group due to allegations of violent language and misuse of power toward a staff member, but she has denied these claims.
In February 2023, BlockBerryCreative, the agency that manages LOONA, filed a petition with Korea Entertainment Management Association (CEMA) to ban Chuu from entertainment activities in South Korea, but the petition was dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
The other members of LOONA have also petitioned to suspend their exclusive contracts with BlockBerry.
