Kang Hyewon Official Channel Shutdown Marks Agency Departure

Former IZ*ONE member Kang Hyewon has officially parted ways with her previous agency, 8D Entertainment, prompting a full shutdown of her official social media and YouTube channels. The news came through a formal announcement posted on May 21, notifying fans that her official platforms would cease operations as of midnight on May 24, 2025, due to the expiration of her exclusive contract.

The statement read, “This account and YouTube channel will cease operations as of midnight on May 24, 2025, due to the expiration of the exclusive contract.” It marked a clear end to her official online presence under 8D Entertainment.

In a brief but respectful message, the agency added, “We sincerely thank everyone who communicated with us through this account,” and confirmed the closure of her X (formerly Twitter) account along with her YouTube channel. All prior posts have since been wiped, and all video content has been removed, signaling a clean break from her past activities under the label.

The Kang Hyewon official channel shutdown has sparked curiosity among fans about her next move. While her new agency has yet to be publicly confirmed, anticipation is high regarding her next steps, whether in acting, music, or both.

As Hyewon closes this chapter, fans are hopeful that a fresh start is around the corner — possibly under new management that will support her continued evolution as a solo artist and actress.