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Kang Taeha Leaves StrayKids!

This morning, JYP Entertainment issued a statement regarding Stray Kids member Taeha, and her continued involvement with Stray Kids. This was later followed by an Instagram post from both Stray Kids and Taeha's personal Instagram account. Read the translated statement below;

[ During the past two months, our artist Kang Taeha has been in discussion with JYP staff and her bandmates, regarding her continued involvement with Stray Kids. After much consultation between Kang Taeha and Stray Kids, it has been decided that Taeha will not continue on as a member of Stray Kids due to the strain on her physical and mental health, and concern for her personal safety.

Taeha, and Bang Chan in particular, wish to be open with their fanbase and will be holding a VLIVE this evening at 6:00pm KST to explain their decision and answer questions.

JYP Entertainment wishes to clarify that in no way is Kang Taeha dissolving her contract with JYP, she is simply no longer a member of Stray Kids. ]

This is following former member Woojin's departure from the group, many netizens are wondering if Stray Kids will have a future, after losing two members so suddenly. However, Stray Kids fans are already noticing the different approaches to each departure.

Many fans noted that Woojin's departure was sudden and with little to no explanation, followed by comments Bang Chan made in a later VLIVE that seemed to be shading the former vocalist. In contrast, despite being just as sudden, there seems to be more explanation as to why Taeha is leaving, as well as a VLIVE with both Taeha and Bang Chan. Taeha is also noted to not be leaving JYP or dissolving her contract, just simply stepping back.

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