Ha Min-ki, the well-known K-pop trainee dubbed the “Tteokbokki heir,” has officially parted ways with his agency, Modenberry Korea, just ahead of what was anticipated to be his debut with boy group Air Hundred.

On March 27, Modenberry Korea confirmed, “Following in-depth discussions during the reorganization of our new boy group project, Air Hundred, we have mutually agreed to terminate our contract with Ha Min-ki.” The agency added, “As we have worked together for a considerable period, we reached a consensus to support each other on our respective paths. We deeply appreciate the love fans have shown Ha Min-ki.”

Ha Min-ki was previously introduced as the first member of Air Hundred, drawing significant attention among K-pop fans. The group’s debut had originally been scheduled for the latter half of this year, but on February 3, news broke that debut preparations had been temporarily put on hold, disappointing many awaiting fans.

At that time, Modenberry Korea cited internal management changes as the reason for a comprehensive operational check, stating, “To enhance the quality and readiness of Air Hundred, featuring Ha Min-ki, we decided to temporarily pause the group’s launch and focus on more intensive training. This is not a disbandment nor the end of the project, but an internal restructuring for a more solid debut. Launch schedules and activity plans will be discussed again once internal preparations are complete.”

Ha Min-ki had garnered public interest not only for his trainee activities but also for being the nephew of Ha Seong-ho, founder and chairman of the popular tteokbokki franchise Sinjeon Tteokbokki. Regarding this, Modenberry Korea previously stated, “Born in 2007, Ha Min-ki is the nephew of Sinjeon Tteokbokki founder and president Ha Seong-ho. After spending time as a trainee at SM Entertainment, he has captivated the public with his tall stature (185cm) and striking presence. We appreciate the continued support from the Sinjeon Tteokbokki family for Ha Min-ki’s debut preparations.”

Despite not debuting as originally planned, Ha Min-ki went on to release the project track “Snow Blossom Night” alongside fellow Modenberry Korea trainees Kang I-rang and Jo Si-yoon, formerly of Purity, receiving enthusiastic responses from fans.

With Air Hundred—Modenberry Korea’s first planned boy group—postponing its debut and entering a period of reorganization, attention is focused on future updates regarding the group’s new lineup and trainee information.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

Photo=Modenberry Korea

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