CJ E&M Music Business Unit has signed exclusive contracts with Eric Nam and Spica, while it has decided to part ways with Jung Joon Young, who has been with the company since Superstar K4.
CJ E&M Music Business Unit stated on December 24, "We signed exclusive contracts with Eric Nam and idol group Spica."CJ E&M Music Business Unit′s Ahn Suk Joon said, "We signed exclusive contracts because of Eric Nam′s global growth potential and the potential for a talented girl group like Spica has to take on individual activities as well in the future. We will do our best to help them to go beyond Korea and be global stars through CJ E&M′s music infra structure."
Eric Nam made his debut with a mini album in 2013 and spread his name through singles Ooh Ooh, Melt My Heart and I′m OK. He has proven himself a multi-entertainer, receiving praise from global top stars for his English skills and command of languages. Spica made its debut as a five-member girl group with single Doggedly in 2012, which drew attention for Lee Hyori′s producing credit.
However, CJ E&M Music Business Unit has parted ways with Jung Joon Young. Despite the fact that Jung Joon Young′s contract ended this year, the company continued to provide management support, but the two sides recently decided not to renew their contract. CJ E&M will be offering support on the management end as well as for his concert until the end of the year and help Jung Joon Young make a fresh start.
As such, CJ E&M Music Business Unit′s roster of artist currently includes SG Wannabe, Davichi, Roy Kim, Eric Nam, Spica as well as Son Ho Young, Hong Dae Kwang, Park Boram and Wable.