Soodam, a prominent member of the K-pop girl group SECRET NUMBER, has officially parted ways with both the group and her management company, VINE Entertainment.
The news was confirmed by the agency on December 12, 2025, in a formal announcement to the public and fans.
Her departure comes as a result of the natural expiration of her exclusive contract with the label.
This marks a significant change for SECRET NUMBER, which has undergone a tumultuous period of restructuring throughout the year.
The agency’s statement expressed gratitude for Soodam’s contributions and outlined their plans for the group’s continuation, signaling a new era for the ensemble.
VINE Entertainment’s Statement and Support for Soodam’s Future
VINE Entertainment addressed the fanbase, known as LOCKEY, with a respectful and appreciative official notice.
The agency began by conveying “sincere gratitude to all the fans who always send their love and support to SECRET NUMBER.”
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They then formally confirmed the end of Soodam’s professional relationship with the company, stating that the exclusive contract of Soodam, who had “showcased her remarkable talent as a member of SECRET NUMBER,” had concluded on December 12, 2025.
The statement reflected an amicable split, focusing on acknowledging her hard work and promising support for her solo endeavors.
The agency thanked Soodam for her “hard work and dedication to the fans,” emphasizing that even though her tenure with SECRET NUMBER had concluded, VINE Entertainment would continue to “sincerely support her future endeavors.”
They also made a direct appeal to the fans, asking them to send Soodam their “unwavering encouragement and support” as she ventures into her next professional chapter.
This gesture is standard in the K-pop industry, where maintaining a positive relationship with former artists is key, and it allows fans to transition their support to the idol’s next activities.
Context of Major Group Restructuring in 2025
Soodam’s departure is the final element of a year defined by profound changes within the SECRET NUMBER lineup.
The article highlights that this is not the first, but the latest in a series of major personnel shifts that have reshaped the group’s composition.
Earlier in the year, specifically in April, four other key members—Léa, Dita, Jinny, and Minji—had previously chosen to leave both the group and VINE Entertainment.
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This mass exit left only two remaining members: Soodam and Zuu, placing the group’s future in doubt and necessitating a rapid and comprehensive restructuring strategy by the management.
The agency responded swiftly to stabilize the group and ensure its continuity. Just four months later, in August 2025, VINE Entertainment introduced four new artists to the lineup: Navi, Dinda, Ebin, and Min C.
This strategic addition brought the group back to a full complement, allowing for an immediate return to activities.
The reorganized SECRET NUMBER successfully made their comeback that same month with the release of their single, “Don’t Touch.”
The quick turnover demonstrates the agency’s commitment to the group’s brand and their ability to execute rapid changes.
Soodam’s subsequent departure leaves Zuu as the only member remaining from the original debut lineup alongside the four new additions, meaning the group will once again need to adjust its structure, roles, and performance dynamics.
Looking Ahead for the Future of SECRET NUMBER
Despite the ongoing changes, VINE Entertainment reassured fans that SECRET NUMBER will forge ahead. The agency’s official statement concluded with a firm commitment to the group’s future.
They promised that the reorganized SECRET NUMBER would “do its best to greet fans with a new and improved image,” and they asked for the continued love and support of the fanbase.
This promise of an “improved image” suggests that the remaining members and the agency will work on a refined concept, sound, or structure to reintroduce the group to the public.
The focus will now fall on the remaining members—Zuu, Navi, Dinda, Ebin, and Min C—to solidify their chemistry and collective identity.
The group’s ability to quickly recover from the April departures and release new music suggests a strong framework for continued activities, albeit with a significantly different composition than when they debuted.
As the year concludes, the industry will be watching closely to see how the now-fived-member SECRET NUMBER reestablishes its presence in the competitive K-pop landscape.
