INFINITEwill hold a special live stream to celebrate their 11th debut anniversary with fans.
According toWoollim Entertainment on June 7th KST, INFINITE will hold a specialV Livebroadcast on June 9 at 6 PM KST. The label announced that the members are planning something special for their fans who have been sending them unchanging love and support for the past 11 years.
Sungjong, Sungyeol, Sunggyu, and Dongwoo will all gather for the first time on camera since their hiatus due to mandatory military service. Are you excited?
INFINITE’s Sunggyu has left Woollim Entertainment following the expiration of his contract with the agency.
On March 7, Woollim Entertainment released the following statement:
Hello. This is Woollim Entertainment.
First, we would like to sincerely thank the fans who love and care for the group INFINITE.
We inform you that our exclusive contract with INFINITE member Sunggyu, who has been with us for the past 11 years, has expired as of March 6, 2021.
Ahead of the expiration of the exclusive contract, we have had lengthy discussions with artist Sunggyu and have mutually come to the decision to not renew the contract.
Sunggyu has worked harder than anyone else in various areas as the leader of INFINITE since 2010.
We relay our genuine gratitude to Sunggyu, who has stayed with the company for a long time.
We also thank the fans who sent unsparing support for Sunggyu’s music and activities, and we will sincerely support the future of Sunggyu, who has a new start ahead of him.
Thank you.
Previously on February 28, Sunggyu shared the news that he would not be renewing with Woollim Entertainment through a V LIVE broadcast. He also revealed that he will be releasing a new album with the agency for the last time. He mentioned that the other INFINITE members’ contracts will also expire soon and reassured fans that INFINITE will continue on as a group.
Last December, Sunggyu released his third solo mini album “INSIDE ME.”
Woollim Entertainment is responding to rumors INFINITE's leader may possibly be leave the agency.
Sunggyu's exclusive contract with Woollim Entertainment will be expiring in mid-March, and according to press reports, the idol is still in discussion over renewing his contract. However, he is also in contact with several agencies and opening himself up to other possibilities.
In response to the claim, a representative for the agency clarified that Sunggyu and the agency are still in discussion regarding whether or not he will renew his contract, adding that they will make the results of the discussion known as soon as they are finalized.
Meanwhile, Sunggyu debuted with INFINITE in 2010 as both the group's leader and main vocalist. Since then, he has also received plenty of love from fans with solo activities, variety show apperances, and roles in musicals. The idol concluded his mandatory military service in January 2020, and at the end of the year, released the solo mini album 'Inside Me.'
Netizens are talking about how INFINITE'sL's visual has changed over the past 11 years.
Recently on a popular online community, a post gained attention for introducing how L's handsome appearance has not changed over the years. Originally titled, "The change in the appearance of INFINTE's L over the past 11 years", the post included different pictures and gifs from 2010 to 2021, and simply wrote, "No ups and downs indeed."
Many netizens shared their thoughts in the comments. Some of them are:
"Just handsome..."
"I knew it was going to say he has not changed lol"
"He still looks like a handsome, pretty boy"
"I saw L in person and he was the best looking man I've ever seen in my life...I can't still get over the shock when I first saw him."
"God clearly has favorites and it shows."
"Guess I'm the only one getting old."
Check out some of the pictures from the post below. What do you think?
It has been reported that INFINITE member L will be joining the Marine Corps in February 2021.
According to Sports Seoul, on December 28th, L recently applied to the Marine Corps and is expected to fulfill his mandatory military duty starting from the end of February.
An official from L's agency stated, "Kim Myung Soo (L) recently planned and volunteered to join the Marine Corps."
They added, "He is looking forward to fulfilling his national defense obligations through the Marine Corps that he wished to join. He is also preparing a surprise gift for his fans before joining the military."
Meanwhile, INFINITE members Dongwoo, Sungyeol, and Sungjong have already joined the military and serving their mandatory duty. Sunggyu was discharged from the 22nd division of the Army in Goseong, Gangwon Province, on January 8th of this year.
Actress Shin Ye Eunhas joined the cast of KBS2's upcoming fantasy romance drama, 'Come Here' (literal translation)!
Previously, former INFINITEmember/actor Kim Myung Soo (L) joined the production early on as the male lead Hong Jo. Shin Ye Eun has been cast as the drama's female lead Kim Sol Ah opposite Kim Myung Soo, taking on the role of a woman in her mid-twenties with a very energetic and puppy-like personality.
Meanwhile, 'Come Here', based off of a popular webtoon series of the same name, tells the story of a cat named Hong Jo who can transform into the image of a human male. He befriends a puppy-like woman named Kim Sol Ah. The drama is expected to premiere in March of 2020.
INFINITE's L (Kim Myung Soo) has been cast as the lead in KBS's upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama 'Come Here' (lit. title).
The casting announcement was made by the drama's production company on August 26. They also added that casting for the other roles is in its final stages and the team plans to begin filming in the second half of the year.
'Come Here' is a fantasy romantic-comedy drama where a cat that has transformed into a human man has a warm and healing effect on a 'puppy-like' human woman who has become jaded from heartbreak and the monotony of the daily grind.
The drama will be directed by Ji Byung Hyun, who previously worked on KBS's 'Big' and 'House of Bluebird.' The script has also been written by Ju Hwa Mi, who wrote the screenplay for tvN's 'Marriage, Not Dating' and 'Introverted Boss.
Meanwhile, 'Come Here' is set to begin airing in March 2020.
Woollim Entertainment has responded to INFINITE's L leaving the label and questions about INFINITE's future.
After L posted a letter to fans on Instagram, Woollim Entertainment released the official statement below:
"Hello. This is Woollim Entertainment.
Firstly, we express sincere gratitude to the fans who cherish and love INFINITE.
Our exclusive contract with INFINITE member L (Kim Myung Soo), who's been with us for the past 9 years, ended on August 18, 2019.
Ahead of the end of his exclusive contract recently, we had in-depth discussion with our artist L for a long time, and after careful discussion, the decision was not to renew.
L debuted as a member of INFINITE in 2010, and he put all his effort into activities in diverse fields. We express our sincere gratitude to L, who's been together with us for the long time of 9 years since 2010.
We ask that you show constant love to L, and we'll be sincerely cheering on his future.
Additionally, the members have strong determination on their group activities, and there's no consideration of INFINITE's disbandment. On the direction of INFINITE's future promotions, they'll be carried out after enough discussion in the future because members are currently serving in the military."
INFINITE's L is leaving Woollim Entertainment after 10 years with the label.
On August 19, L has posted a handwritten letter saying he has not renewed a contract with Woollim Entertainment. In his letter he says,
Hello, this is Kim Myung-soo, L. It has been a while since we were last in touch INSPIRIT, but I'm afraid that I have to break the bad news to you. First of all, I want to apologize for this. But I also want to thank you for your unconditional love and support thus far. It's really hard for me to share this because this could break your heart.
My contract with Woollim Entertainment has expired. After much consideration, I decided not to renew my contract and be independent. I thought I needed a new challenge in my life and I'm now ready to take on that challenge.
It has been more than a decade with Woollim Entertainment since I was a trainee and I learned and grew so much through the years under Woollim. Time really flies.
After debuting as INFINITE, every moment with INSPIRIT was happy.
Our members who stayed with me through all those years. I want to thank members again for being with me, making every moment happy and I promise that we will always be together.
I can't put down in words how much I appreciate my members and INSPIRIT. Although the form and the method might be different, we will continue to support each other and stay together.
I also want to thank everyone in Woollim Entertainment for making unforgettable memories and feelings of happiness. I will work hard to live up to your support. In addition, I'll do my best to be with members whenever it's needed. I want to thank INSPIRIT over and over, who have believed in me and showered me with unconditional love. I will do my best and work hard so I could come back in better shape soon.
Boy group INFINITE is planning to greet fans through various new promotions soon!
The boys are set to hold a fan meeting titled '2018 INFINITE Fan Meeting - Forver' from this December 30-31 at Goryeo University's Hwajung Gymnasium. This marks INFINITE's first fan meeting in approximately a year, and during this special year-end event, fans in the audience will have the chance to see a never-before-scene and never-before-heard INFINITE song for the first time ever!
Furthermore, INFINITE recently also teased a new web-behind series coming to YouTube - 'Too Much Infinite (TMI)'. As you can see in the teaser clip below, 'TMI' will be full of the members' behind-the-scenes moments and laughs.
On December 14th, Woollim Entertainment stated, “Kim Myung Soo has been confirmed for ‘One and Only Love’.”
The drama ‘One and Only Love’ will depict the romance between a troublemaker angel, Dan (INFINITE’s L) and a loveless ballerina, Yeon Seo (Shin Hye Sun). Kim Myung Soo will play the role of an angel who became the cupid of a cold-hearted woman to return to the sky.
INFINITE member L recently held his first solo fan meeting in Japan.
Woollim Entertainment stated,
"INFINITE's L launched 'Kim Myung-Soo ~L~ First Fan meeting in Japan'
on September 4-8 for a total of four days at Japan's Zepp Tokyo and
Osaka's Zepp Namba theater respectively as he met with his loving fans."
This
fan meeting was organized as his first Asian fan meeting tour in
September and is set to be held in Taiwan and Singapore as well. The
INFINITE member will be greeting fans as actor Kim Myung Soo from MBC's 'The Emperor: The Owner of the Mask'.
Taking the theme of 'A Date with L', Kim Myung Soo caused many fans to swoon during his solo fan meeting.
He opened the show by singing the theme song from drama 'The Day After We Broke Up', titled "One More Time".
After greeting fans with a warm smile, he interacted with the lively
crowd talking about his latest drama 'The Emperor: The Owner of the
Mask'.
Towards the end, the idol star sent out a thankful message to his fans by handing out gifts. He commented, "I
visited Japan for my first solo fan meeting and I was really surprised
by the large attendance. I felt energized upon meeting with everyone.
Please look forward to INFINITE's new album and more projects from actor
Kim Myung Soo."
Meanwhile, L is considering his next project and will continue his Asia tour fan meetings in Taiwan and Singapore.
“First, I would like to apologize for causing people to worry due to the sudden news. I would also like to apologize to fans who must be tired due to waiting for a long time.
“I ask for understanding for not being able to say anything for a long time. I wanted to let you know in person but thought that an official announcement should come first.
“I have worried a lot about what words to use to convey my feelings.
“First and foremost, my fellow INFINITE members.
“To Sunggyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Sungyeol, Myungsoo, and Sungjong, I would like to apologize and thank once again through my writing.
“I know very well that I was able to receive undeserved love from our Inspirits despite my many shortcomings because I was with INFINITE members. I will not forget this in the future as well.
“I will sincerely cherish the warm hearts of Inspirits’ love.
“I would like to once again sincerely thank founder Lee Jong Yeob and all Woollim employees for fully supporting me when I had nothing and helped build me up to where I am today.
Im crying i cant believe ir but is for me i want the happiness for Ho Won!
On August 30, Woollim Entertainment announced that Hoya will be leaving INFINITE.
The agency wrote, “INFINITE member Hoya’s exclusive contract with us ended on June 9, 2017 after being with us for the past seven years.”
They explained that while discussing contract renewals in June, he decided to take another path to pursue his dreams, and the company and members decided to respect his decision. “As it was a careful decision that had to be made, a lot of time was spent for consideration,” they continued.
Woollim revealed, “With the exception of Hoya, INFINITE members Kim Sunggyu, Jang Dongwoo, Nam Woohyun, Lee Sungyeol, L, and Lee Sungjong have completed contract renewals. The agency is working on reorganizing as a six-member group, and we plan on actively supporting their group and individual activities as we are now.”
They ended, “Lastly, we ask for your unchanging support for the futures of the six members of INFINITE and Hoya.”
