Girl Group IHOTEU Disbands Amid Internal Turmoil Following Contract Termination

By Jaewan, Ko

Jun 17, 2025

Girl Group IHOTEU Disbands Amid Internal Turmoil Following Contract Termination
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Girl group IHOTEU has terminated its contract with its agency and is in the process of dismantling it.

EFG Music, a subsidiary of JDB Entertainment, announced on its official account on the 13th that `Member Mina has suspended her Ihoteu activities as of today (13th)." In an additional notice, "Ihoteu's exclusive contract with us has been terminated as of this day." In addition, on the 16th, the company's operation itself is in a state of uncertainty as it reported the termination of the contract between its singer Nana and band HIJK.

After much consideration over the issue, Lee Hoteu decided to organize his contract with EFG Music in consideration of their direction and emotional safety as artists. Mina decided to graduate through internal discussions, including herself, and later completely deactivated her activity account. Subsequent discussions regarding this are difficult, and the company respects its decision. "Currently, it is difficult for the representative to participate directly in the reorganization of the situation, and accordingly, internal staff are in charge of operational reorganization and are taking necessary responses step by step. In view of the above situation comprehensively, EFG Music will temporarily suspend all activities, and the organization's operational plan, including whether the company remains, will be determined after internal reorganization and legal advice."




"However, even after the contract is terminated, we will respect the intentions of the two people as the top priority for the live and related activities that were scheduled to be carried out after the contract was terminated." We will end the necessary practical support responsibly at the reorganization stage"In addition, we will announce the refund and settlement of all paid contents, including goods, album privileges, events, and live products sold so far, separately among the owners as soon as they are organized."," he said.

Girl Group IHOTEU Disbands Amid Internal Turmoil Following Contract Termination
Lastly, they earnestly ask that you refrain from excessive slander, dissemination of false information, and remarks about individual artists. He is an artist who has worked diligently for a long time, and this issue stems from the company's lack of internal management and inexperienced response. As a result, I bow down and apologize to both the artists and the fans for writing. If the fans are deeply aware of the confusion and disappointment, I will do my best as a company" he said.

Meanwhile, EFG Music was founded by JDB Entertainment in October last year and launched Ihoteu, a trio of women composed of Negina and Amu, as the first artist. With the slogan of 'Voyage to Unknown', Lee Hoteu has been active on the performance stage under the concept of a live-oriented 'underground idol'.






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