Secret number's Denise won't be taking part in the group next comeback

On September 30, rookie girl group SECRET NUMBER's agency Vine Entertainment released an official statement regarding the group's upcoming comeback promotions.

According to Vine Entertainment,

"We would like to notify you in advance ahead of SECRET NUMBER's 3rd album promotions.

SECRET NUMBER member Denise will not participate in the group's promotions this time due to her ongoing exclusive contract adjustments.

We will notify you additionally with her future promotions after completing the adjustments.

We ask for you continued support toward SECRET NUMBER's promotions.

Thank you."

Meanwhile, SECRET NUMBER debuted in May of 2020 with their 1st single album 'Who Dis?'. The girls then made a comeback with 'Got That Boom' in November of the same year.

Source : https://www.allkpop.com/articl…sive-contract-adjustments

What the hell is this ? I've never heard of new rookie group facing contract adjustment and what do they mean by it ? What type of contract did Denise have ? Also how would the do with the main vocalist missing ?

Quote from SooYoung

that's weird ....

maybe she's trying to leave

Probably because I've never heard of contract adjustment in early stage of group activities

Quote from bartkun

Maybe she signed deal as minor and she is American so she either tries to leave or tries to get something more from agency?

Also pointing 'exclusive' word made this even more interesting.

nvmd, translations on twitter suggest it's 'consultation' about contract adjustment which probably means there is something fishy goin on from one of sides.

That's why it's so hard to stand a group from a nugu companie because there's always something shady going on with companies

Quote from vzal

I really hope she doesn’t leave the group. Their songs won’t be the same without her. Her voice sets them apart from other rookies.

Totally agree

Quote from godkingteshub

Probably forced her to lose weight harshly, she rebelled due to her western upbringing and left, now they are trying to work out a solution so they don’t lose their main vocal but there’s no hope so they just need a temporary excuse so they can make some money before the whole group collapses

Perhaps are you their manager or something ?