Jung Whee-in, popularly known as Wheein, is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a member and vocalist of the South Korean girl group MAMAMOO.
On 17 April 1995, she was born in Jeonju-si, South Korea, where she lived with her grandmother as an only child. Moreover, she also grew up estranged from her biological father. She has turned 26 this year.
Through her endeavors in the music industry, Wheein has had a successful career and still rising to stardom. Recently, news with Wheein on the topic has surfaced, which may alter her professional career.
Wheein Leaves RBW Entertainment Without Any Thoughts To Renew The Contract
The MAMAMOO’s vocalist has decided not to renew her contract with her agency RBW Entertainment, and thus she will be parting ways with the girl group MAMAMOO.
RBW Entertainment also released a press release regarding the matter on hand on 11 June 2021 and confirmed that Wheein would not renew her contract with the agency, as reported by Koreaboo.
In the press release, the agency said this decision of Wheein comes with an in-depth consideration and discussion with her band members. They added that they fully respect her decision, and they hoped that Wheein would be happy and lucky to start another chapter in her life and thanked her for being with them for these seven years.
RBW also stated that Wheein had signed an agreement with the agency, due to which she will continue promoting with MAMAMOO in some activities till December 2023.
Wheein with MAMAMOO's three other members (©: Instagram/MAMAMOO)
Meanwhile, MAMAMOO’s three other members, Solar, Moonbyul, and Hwasa, have renewed their contracts with RBW.
The news of Wheein’s pending contract renewal in the agency was reported back on 9 June through an exclusive report of Sports Trend. At the time, RBW said that the decision was yet to be finalized and that they would announce the results of the discussion within two days.
Is Wheein Dating Anyone?
Once, Wheein revealed her ideal type, who she would consider dating, saying, “I like Beenzino sunbaenim… but I mean he’s basically the ideal type for all girls in their 20s… so I didn’t want to say it, because it kind of hurts my pride! But yea, he’s my ideal type.”
There also were speculations going around that Wheein and BTS’s V is in a relationship, which first started when they both hosted Inkigayo in 2015. Since then, they have been spotted wearing the same clothes to V hyping MAMAMOO’s “You’re the Best” in 2016. However, since the boy band V is skyrocketed after some time, their relationship status is no longer known.
While this may be just an assumption, many fans also said of them to be in a romantic relationship after seeing a bunch of YouTube videos that hints at the possibility of romance between them. But, the public has yet to hear from Wheein and V.
Net Worth And Career Of Wheein
Wheein has always had a keen interest in the form of art like singing and dancing. And, after deciding on a career for herself, she found the answer in performing as an onstage singer.
Then, with years of training and hard work, Wheein officially debuted as a member of MAMAMOO in June 2014, releasing the group’s debut single, Mr. Ambiguous and EP Hello. Some other albums released by the band include Pink Funky, Blue's, White Wind, Purple, Hello, Yellow Flower, Red Moon, 4colors, Melting, and such.
On 17 April 2018, Wheein debuted as a solo artist, releasing her first single, Easy. In September 2019, she released her first single album, Soar, which peaked at number four on the Gaon Album Chart, selling over 23,000 copies in 2019.
This 2021, she released her R&B-influenced pop album, Redd, which debuted at number seven on the Gaon Album Chart. The lead single of the album, Water Color, debuted and peaked at number 70 on the Gaon Digital Chart and 15 on the Billboard World Digital Songs Sales chart.
After her seven years mark with the girl group MAMAMOO, Wheein has decided to embark on her separate journey for her professional career. The agency signed with the band confirmed that Wheein had left the band in June 2021. However, she will still be appearing with MAMAMOO in promotions and stuff for two years.