Seo In Young and Park Jung Ah, the only two original members left in the 4 member group Jewelry, have decided that it was their time to leave the group. Representatives from Star Empire Entertainment, Jewelry's entertainment label, have stated that after the promotions of Jewelry's repackaged 6th album "Love Story" are over, Seo In Young and Park Jung Ah will leave the group. Park Jung Ah commented:

"We have performed as Jewelry for almost 10 years and a lot has happened since that time. I am most proud of the fact that we made Jewelry into an icon. Although we are finishing, Jewelry is not and I will actively support the new Jewelry."

Each of the women have decided to continue with their solo careers, which is probably a good choice considering the lack of a comeback Jewelry had and the fact that Seo In Young is doing great without the group with her digital single "Can't I Love." The search for new members for Jewelry will begin with the new year. Star Empire has been on the fritz lately with it's lack of a budget plan for Child of Empire, V.O.S leaving the company and the arguable failed comeback from Jewelry. Just last year, "One More Time" dominated the charts which is far from what "Vari2ty" did. To go from the top of your game and comeback as the group that went by unnoticed has got to be hard. Best wishes to Star Empire in the future and hopefully the new Jewelry will be as or more successful (and hopefully hotter) next time around. Thanks to megs for the tip.