K-pop girl group Oh My Girl down to six members as Jiho quits

Jiho decided not to renew her contract after it expired and the group will carry on as a six-member act from now on. – Photo: WM Entertainment

Jiho of Oh My Girl has left the group after seven years, agency WM Entertainment said Monday.

She decided not to renew her contract after it expired and the group will carry on as a six-member act from now on.

The performer debuted as a member of the band in 2015 with the EP Oh My Girl. Its latest – the second studio album “Real Love – was released in March. Last month the band celebrated its seventh debut anniversary with a fan meet event.

She uploaded a handwritten letter on the fan club website thanking fans for their love and support.

“I will support Oh My Girl from now on not as a member but as one of Miracle,” she said, referring to the band’s official fandom community. – The Korea Herald/Asia News Network

Jiho of Oh My Girl has left the group after seven years. – Photo: WM Entertainment