The REAL Reason Seo Youngeun Left Kep1er For Good

Seo Youngeun has officially left Kep1er after months of health struggles, making this the third major lineup change for the group since their 2022 debut. Agencies WAKEONE and KLAP confirmed the departure on March 6th, but the real story goes deeper — from losing her father while actively promoting, to burnout after years of nonstop idol schedules starting as a teenager. The aftermath sparked major controversy, with the remaining members flying to Japan the very next day, Kep1er's Instagram unfollowing Youngeun almost immediately, and a new comeback announced just two days later. Youngeun herself released a heartfelt farewell message, hinting at a future return on her own terms. Drop a comment below with your thoughts on Youngeun's departure. Like this video and subscribe to Kookielit for all the latest K-pop news and drama. #kpop #kpopnews #KOOKIELIT