It has been reported that YG Entertainment's long-time stylist has left the company.
On June 26 KST, Bridge Economics reported that Jieun (40), who worked as a professional stylist in YG Entertainment for 20 years, has officially left the entertainment company. Over the decades, she has worked with many different YG artists since 2000, including Wheesung, 1TYM, Big Bang, WINNER, Lee Hi, AKMU, and as of late, BLACKPINK.
As one of the most well-known stylists in the field, Jieun also received a 'Style of the Year' award last year during 'Gaon Music Awards'.
With the resignation of Jieun, fans of BLAKPINK are wondering how the group's stylistic choices will change in the future, starting with their comeback this year. Regarding the reason for Jieun's departure, YG Entertainment expressed that the details "cannot be disclosed, for reasons related the former employees' personal information."
In other news, BLACKPINK has set a new record on YouTube today following the MV release of "How You Like That".
Wow. That's a long time. She was a stylist for 3 generations of K-Pop idols. She was with YG through thick and thin. Good luck to her and her future endeavors!