K-pop boy group SF9’s member Rowoon is well known for his acting as much as for his singing and performance. After completing seven years in the industry and garnering acclamation, many people were eager to know how he would proceed. This wait is finally over as the star announced his plans with his agency, FNC Entertainment. Read ahead to find out about the star and his contract renewal.
Rowoon leaves SF9 to focus on solo activities and acting
The talented third-generation boy group SF9 debuted in 2016 and recently completed the terms of their contract in September 2023 after seven successful years. As per the announcement of their managing agency, FNC Entertainment, the eight members, namely, Youngbin, Inseong, Jaeyoon, Dawon, Zuho, Yoo Taeyang, Hwiyoung, and Chani will continue after contract renewal.
FNC Entertainment announces that Rowoon is leaving SF9 to focus on his acting career. pic.twitter.com/yIRnm7sCs4
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) September 18, 2023
- Meanwhile, Rowoon has decided to take a step back from the group and focus more on his solo activities and acting. As per the announcement, he “will remain as the ninth member of SF9” and cheer the other members but won’t partake in their schedules as usual.
Rowoon pens a letter to fans
The singer-turned-actor reached out to his fans with a heartfelt handwritten letter following the news of his contract changes. Rowoon admits feeling scared and shares that over the past years, he has become focused on being active, trying new things, and remaining strict with himself.
imagine everything that he went through to write and come up with a decision like this it must be hard for him, especially for the members too. now i understand why rowoon chose to hid himself (which is obviously heartbreaking) +
— hi yeom, it's ash (📚) (@rowoonlonglegs) September 18, 2023
- He also shared feeling frustrated that he couldn’t address everything whenever small or big misunderstandings occurred, but he hoped that his sincerity would reach the fans one day. He knows his fans might understand him, but he is still sensitive and wishes to clarify things.
- The idol-actor further stated that there were times when he decided to hide himself instead of coming out and refuting things. Lastly, he apologizes to the fans for disappointing them with his complacent attitude and promises to do better with the new changes.
Who is Rowoon?
Kim Seok-woo, better known as Rowoon, is a 27-year-old K-pop singer who debuted in the nine-member boy group SF9 in 2016. Following his success with the group, the star began to pursue his acting ambitions with television series like Extraordinary You, She Would Never Know, King’s Affection, and Tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/rowoonqt/status/1702318539913507091?t=ID11zdHyMFZUQrheHVVF4A&s=19
- Currently, he is playing the lead in the JTBC drama Destined With You alongside Jo Bo Ra, Ha Jun, and Yura. The drama follows the tale of a romance that suffers after Shin Yu (Rowoon) is cursed from a forbidden book that was sealed for over 300 years.
- Following the contract renewal, the star will focus more on his acting career. Fans can expect to meet the star on the small and big screens as he takes up various projects furthering his horizons as an actor.
Fans react
The fans of SF9 expressed their happiness for the group’s contract renewal while also extending their understanding of Rowoon’s decision. However, they also felt a bit sad to see him leave the group instead of doing both.
https://twitter.com/bakezuhoes/status/1703931054988591114?t=k8eq3Zo9HTVRmgUhEJ2ZWw&s=19
It hurts to know Rowoon is leaving SF9, it is his choice and I will support him and SF9 moving forward. He’s an amazing singer and actor, but with him choosing acting I still hope he can still do some singing because I don’t want him to put that beautiful voice to waste. pic.twitter.com/kvwHbL7rxJ
— Cheyenne Hatterene (@DokiShadowDevil) September 18, 2023
we all know how he loves being on stage even during his injury he still worked so hard to complete his job. idol #Rowoon you’ll be missed but now its time for him to rise higher as an actor. lets write a supportive message for him on his ig🫶🏻🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/BbAVB7r3yX
— 💫 (@kdramasfangirl) September 18, 2023
- Overall, fans wish to see all the members be happy with their work. They mentioned that even if they might feel a bit sad as they have to say goodbye to the K-pop idol Rowoon, they will continue supporting all the members ahead in whatever path they choose to embark on.
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