JYP Entertainment posted on its official website on the 20th, saying, "We agreed to terminate the exclusive contract with our Artist Somi."
"I am deeply grateful to the Artists and fans who have been together so far."
Jeon So-mi was a member of the 11-member project girl group I.O.I after winning first place on Mnet's Produce 101 in 2016.
The following year, he was a member of another project girl group 'Sisters', which was formed through KBS2 'Slam Dunk of Sisters' Season 2.
Jeon So-mi was expected to debut TWICE as a new girl group member of JYP Entertainment, but suddenly left his agency and fans are paying attention to future moves.
A related official of JYP Entertainment said in a telephone conversation with CBS, "There is no additional word besides the homepage announcement, and preparations for launching a new girl group are well underway."