Woollim Entertainment has broken the news that Takahashi Juri (best known by her stage name JURI) is leaving Rocket Punch due to being a foreign member with different contract stipulations. This move is reducing the group to a quintet. The label’s full statement is as follows:
Hello, this is Woollim Entertainment.
We would like to express our gratitude to fans who always send endless love and support to our artists.
Rocket Punch member JURI, who has been with us for the past time, is a foreign member and has a different contract period with the members. As of today (24th), she has terminated her management contract with us. However, we will continue to support each other's future wherever we are.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to JURI, who has been with us for a long time, and also to the fans who have always shown their unwavering love.
Woollim Entertainment will continue to provide support and encouragement to JURI, who will greet her in various fields, and we ask you to give her generous love and support. Additionally, Rocket Punch will continue its activities as a five-member system.
Thank you.