The group Fromis_9 has confirmed their new starting point.
According to reports from Maeil Business Star Today on the 26th, five out of the eight members of Fromis_9 (Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Lee Na-kyung, Lee Chae-young, Baek Ji-heon) have recently signed an exclusive contract with the new agency 'Ascend (ASND)'.
The remaining three members, Lee Sae-rom, Lee Seo-yeon, and Noh Ji-sun, decided to pursue their own paths after lengthy discussions with the other members.
It has been confirmed that the members had a strong desire to maintain the group even after leaving their former agency, Pledis Entertainment, following the end of their exclusive contract.
Accordingly, the members reportedly took their time to carefully consider their new situation. Ultimately, the five members agreed to partner with a new agency that could offer a more proactive and diverse approach to their new beginning.
The members who have settled into their new nest plan to continue using the team name 'Fromis_9'.
Fromis_9 proved their potential with the release of their third single 'Super Sonic' in August last year, gaining popularity. Despite a long hiatus of one year and two months since their last release, it served as a signal that showcased the members' high-level vocal abilities and performance skills.
There is great anticipation for the new music and activities that Fromis_9 will present with their new agency.
Fromis_9 is a nine-member group formed through the Mnet idol audition program 'Idol School' in 2018. After the original member Jang Gyu-ri transitioned to acting in 2022, the group was restructured to an eight-member format.
