Five members of fromis_9 have signed with a new label after deciding to “continue with their group activities”.
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South Korean entertainment company ASND published a statement on January 26 via Ilgan Sports announcing that five out of eight fromis_9 members have signed exclusive contracts with the intention of pursuing further activities as a group.
fromis_9 were previously under HYBE sub-label Pledis Entertainment until their contracts expired in December 2024, with all eight members opting not to renew.
Although plans for the group’s continuation post-contract expiry were unclear at the time, members Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Lee Na-kyung, Lee Chae-young and Baek Ji-heon will now proceed under new management. It remains unclear if the band’s remaining members will join them.
“It must have taken a lot of thought and courage for the artists to decide to continue their group activities,” wrote the company, as translated by Soompi. “We at ASND are sincerely grateful to the artists for their great courage and for choosing to walk this journey with us, and we promise to provide unwavering support and encouragement so that they can pursue their dreams going forward.”
ASND shared in the same statement that it is currently undergoing negotiations with Pledis Entertainment for the trademark to the fromis_9 name. “We are preparing for more diverse and meaningful activities in 2025,” it teased.
“In addition to showcasing the artists’ musical passion and growth through album promotions, we are also planning the group’s concert to connect with fans,” ASND added, before ending off by expressing gratitude towards fans.
Prior to their departure from Pledis Entertainment, fromis_9 released one last song under the label titled ‘From’, billed as a fan-dedicated digital single produced and written by Song Ha-young.
fromis_9 were formed in 2017 through the Mnet survival show Idol School and debuted in January 2018 with their first mini-album ‘To.Heart’ under Stone Music Entertainment. The group joined Pledis Entertainment in August 2021 following a change in management. Member Jang Gyu-ri left fromis_9 a year later to pursue her acting career.
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