[news] KHJL leaves DSP but not SS501

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Kim Hyun Joong leaves DSP, but SS501 WILL NOT DISBANDED!

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SS501 Will Continue Despite Kim Hyun-joong Departing DSP Entertainment

All eyes have been on the frontman of SS501, Kim Hyun Joong, over the end of his contract with DSP Entertainment. Final confirmation arrived via many major news outlets early June 29th stating that Kim has indeed decided to leave DSP Entertainment for Keyeast Entertainment. Keyeast is where many well-known actors are signed under, including Bae Yong-joon (whom Kim Hyun-joong was sighted with before the official decision was made), Park Ye-jin, Bong Tae-gyoo, Lee Bo-young, Lee Na-young, and Hwanhee. Many have speculated that this decision will push him further into the acting realm.

Just because Kim has made his decision doesn't put the bigger issue to rest: what will happen to SS501? The main possible options were that the group would break up, the group would continue without their leader, or that they would continue their group activities with Kim signed under a different agency. Another related issue is that if Kim does indeed leave the group, will there be a new member to replace him?

Amid these speculations, Kim spoke out to Sports Korea saying that SS501 will not be breaking up. He said that although the remaining members have yet to make their decision regarding their contract with DSP, there are no plans at present for the group coming to an end. He said that whether he leaves and is replaced, or stays as the group's leader, the group as a whole will go on. DSP reported that as the other members are currently on vacation, their final decisions will not be made until they return.

Here's a statement from DSP Thailand... this is an email sent by DSP Thailand to TS official member.

Credit: DSP Thailand + TS Thailand

Remember what Hyun Joong said in X-Concert, don't believe in negative comments, just believe in SS501. It won't be the end, it will be a new start. I guess Hyun Joong knew that weeks later, many TS will be blaming him and pointing fingers at him. He gave that assurance to all Triple S. Many listened and held his statement to their hearts, those are the real Triple S who choose to believe instead of doubt. Those who didn't believe him are now bitter and hurt. Even worse, they hate Leader. I don't think it's fair to judge Hyun Joong. Because we don't know the full story. As for me, I am holding on to his word, because I trust him. And I support him. When he says SS501 won't disband, SS501 won't disband. As of now, we are still waiting for the decision of the rest of the members. While we wait, let's open our hearts and minds and accept the changes that will happen with love. Our boys are becoming more mature now, and with this maturity comes growth. What's important is that they are still 5 AS 1! Remember, even though they're not in the same agency anymore, SS501 will continue. They're not going anywhere, as well as the friendship, brotherhood, and love they have for each other. So Triple S, hang in there and BELIEVE in SS501!

[queenbqty]

I'm not mad at leader for leaving DSP, if that's what he thinks is best but, if he leaves SS501, yes, I will be very upset with him. I have absolute love for SS501 as it is and will never desert them, but it will not be the same group if KHJ is not there. What happened to Five Forever as One?
My loyalty is to the group, not any one member, so if KHJ does leave, I will no longer be a fan of him. I don't wish him ill, but I will not support him as a solo artist, because I feel that is a betrayal of what SS501 means to me. So I will just hope for the best and continue to support all Five members. I know some of you may not like what I say but that is how I feel and this is awful news and very upsetting. But I will wait for further developments.

[aenna8]

i agree with you queenbqty.. this news is so upsetting.. the way i see it, SS501 will not disband, but minus kim hyun joong already.. anyways, whatever the outcome will be, my full support is with SS501, not with kim hyun joong.. let's just hope what is best for the group..

[beah501]

I'm not mad at Leader, or at anyone. I believe in SS501. Even though I cried so much thinking about this, I don't blame anyone. Everytime I watch their video at X-Concert I always tend to cry, specially the part where they say their messages to the other members and also because of what Hyung Joon said. I will always keep it in my mind and in my heart. No matter what happens I know they will not break up and they will always be 5 singers standing tall on stage and becoming as 1 and 5 brothers always being there for each other. For me they are the best kpop idol group!! Keep on believing in them and never lose hope, I will always pray for them. SS501 FOREVER!! SS501 FIGHTING!! TRIPLE S FIGHTING!!