An official press release revealed that five members of MONSTA X, namely Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, and Joohoney, had renewed their contracts with the agency. The youngest member I.M had the longest discussion among the members and therefore concluded that he would not renew his contract with Starship Entertainment. But since all six members have the same affection for MONSTA X and their fans, MONBEBE, I.M will continue his group activities in the future. ALSO READ: Big Mouth Episode 2 Recap: Lee Jong Suk Tries To Escape The Prison + Girls’ Generation YoonA Finds Ways To Prove Her Husband’s Innocence

Starship Entertainment Releases Official Statement Regarding MONSTA X Contracts

After a long discussion based on the mutual faith and trust that MONSTA X and Starship Entertainment members have built up, the agency will continue to make every effort to make the members’ activities shine even more in the future. Although I.M is leaving Starship Entertainment, he will remain a member of MONSTA X. Here is the full statement of Starship Entertainment about the contract renewals of the members. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Extraordinary Attorney Woo Cast Members Receive A Vacation Trip Reward To Bali + Kang Tae Oh To Skip The Experience Due To Military Enlistment

I.M Expresses His Feelings About Leaving Starship Entertainment Through A Handwritten Letter

On the same night, I.M posted a handwritten letter on MONSTA X’s official fan cafe addressing the announcement of his exclusive contract with Starship Entertainment. ALSO READ: Extraordinary Attorney Woo Episode 11 Recap: Park Eun Bin Takes On A Tricky Case + Kang Tae Oh Sees The Young Attorney Even More Adorable After The Kiss Meanwhile, I.M debuted with MONSTA X through the survival program No Mercy on May 14, 2015. Stay tuned to EpicStream for the latest news and updates about I.M and MONSTA X.

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