JYP said on the 20th, "We agreed to terminate the exclusive contract with our singer Somi." "I sincerely thank the singer and fans who have been together so far."
Jeon So-mi wrote on his social media the day before, in English, meaning "the brightest star is made on the darkest night." After the news of the breakup with JYP was announced, it is speculated that this article was written with the notice of termination of the exclusive contract in mind.
There is nothing known about future moves.
In 2015, Jeon So-mi announced his face as Sixteen, a girl group project that was co-organized by Mnet and JYP; through this program, "TWICE" was formed. Jeon So-mi was not voted TWICE final member at the time.
Then, in 2016, he made his debut as an I.O.I center, finishing first in Season 1 of "Produce 101". After completing the project group, this team, it was popular with KBS 2TV 'Slam Dunk of Sisters' Season 2 and other entertainment programs and CF. On the other hand, JYP expects to join the new girl group to be released as a follow-up to TWICE.
After the JYP breakup with Jeon So-mi, interest in JYP new girl group members is focused. The representative is Shin Ryu Jin (16), who has been attracting attention by appearing on JTBC's idol audition program "Mix Nine". The album 'Love Your Self' of the group 'BTS' was announced through the highlight reel teaser video.
Lilly M (16) and Lee Chae-ryong from SBS TV 'K Pop Star', and Hwang Yageji, who received a snow stamp last year in Mnet and JYP's joint reality program 'Stray Kids', will also be named.