Former Cignature member YeAh (Kim Haeun) has revealed the surprising reason for her departure from the group in 2021. In a recent post on her personal Instagram, Haeun explained that her contract was terminated due to failure to meet the company’s strict weight requirements.
C9 Entertainment’s girl group Cignature disbanded just six months ago, surprising fans after four years together. Haeun and main rapper Sunn had left the group in 2021, but details about their exits were previously unclear, with the company only stating that they had announced their departures.
In her candid Instagram post, Haeun described how the demanding weight and diet standards led her to develop disordered eating habits. She highlighted the stress of daily weigh-ins and regulated meal plans, which caused her distress and physical reactions, including hives and sleepless nights. Haeun shared a troubling incident where a fellow member’s attempt to ‘cheat’ on a weigh-in resulted in punitive measures for all members, including being kicked out of their dorms and banned from social media for two weeks.
Ultimately, Haeun was unable to meet her target weight, resulting in the termination of her contract and departure from the group. She concluded her post on a hopeful note, stating that while her idol days are behind her, she continues to enjoy singing and dancing, marking the start of a new chapter in her life.
