JYP Entertainment's ambitious global girl group 'VCHA' has been restructured to a four-member group due to member departures. On the 12th, JYP announced, "JYP America and Kaili mutually agreed, after sufficient discussion, to conclude VCHA's activities," formally announcing her departure. As a result, VCHA will continue its activities with the four-member lineup of Lexi, Camila, Kendall, and Savannah.

The 6-member girl group VCHA, selected by JYP through auditions in the United States, releases their pre-debut single album SeVit. /Courtesy of JYP

VCHA is a Korea-U.S. joint girl group formed through the 'A2K (America2Korea)' project jointly promoted by JYP Entertainment and the American Republic Records. The group name 'VCHA' embodies the meaning of 'to cast light,' reflecting the members' commitment to convey the positive energy of K-pop to the world.

VCHA originally debuted as a six-member group, but in December of last year, member KG left the team and filed a lawsuit to terminate her contract with JYP. Subsequently, in July of this year, Kaili also officially departed from the group. Kaili left the team after suspending her activities for health reasons.

The continuous departure of members from VCHA highlights the difficulties of JYP's 'global K-pop localization strategy.' Reports indicate that they faced practical challenges in member management, teamwork, and cultural differences.

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