Wonder Girls is disbanding.
Speculations of the group breaking up were widespread after news of the members’ expiring contracts, and JYP Entertainment confirmed the news on January 26.
Here is JYP’s full statement:
“Hello, this is JYP Entertainment. We are announcing that Wonder Girls, after 10 years, is disbanding.
“The decision happened after much discussion among the members and with our agency. Yubin and Hyerim of Wonder Girls have re-signed with JYP Entertainment, and they will be continuing with music, acting, MCing, and other activities.
“Yeeun and Sunmi, after much deliberation, have decided to leave JYP Entertainment.
“As a thank you to all the fans that stayed faithful to Wonder Girls over the past 10 years, the group will be releasing a final digital single on February 10, their 10th anniversary.
“Thank you to all the fans all around the world for being with us, JYP and Wonder Girls, for 10 years.”