Fromis_9 Shares How They Found Out About Their Comeback from Fans

One member of fromis_9 disclosed that the group had not been informed about their upcoming comeback and only found out about it through their fans.

On May 31, 2024, PLEDIS Entertainment announced to various media outlets that fromis_9 would be making a comeback in August with a new album. This marks the girl group’s first return in over a year and two months.

fromis_9 Reveals They Learned About Their Comeback Through Fans (Photo : fromis_9 on X)

Nevertheless, it seems that the company notified media outlets prior to notifying its own members.

On June 4, numerous media sources circulated a video of Hayoung, a member of the group, discussing their upcoming comeback on a radio show. During the interview, she disclosed that she had no knowledge of the group working on an album set to be released in August.

Don’t you even share your schedule? #Pledis_Overflowing with empty checks_Stop going to other people’s houses and having conversations like this #Member shield_Stop using_Dahye Lee_Come out and come to your senses, Pledis pic.twitter.com/TcK4FefKcI

— 400km/h (@400kmph) June 4, 2024

Upon being asked, she disclosed that she had only learned about the comeback through fan interactions. She also mentioned that the group has not been actively preparing for a comeback and she personally believes that the group may not be fully prepared for it at this time.

This news sparked anger among fans and Korean netizens. PLEDIS Entertainment was heavily criticized for their lack of professionalism and for hindering fromis_9’s new music releases.

There are those who suggest that it would be more beneficial for the group to part ways with PLEDIS instead of enduring mistreatment.

Several comments stated,

“A comeback requires the idols to be ready to sing and dance, so how can the idols involved not know that?”

“Are they planning to release a single song in August and disband without renewing their contract? Why aren’t they ready?”

“If it’s by August, shouldn’t they be working on the album now? How can they do it in just a few months?”

“Why is that company doing such a disservice to their fans?”

“Is their contract ending soon? I think they are going to disband.”

“I hate PLEDIS because they have neglected their girl groups more than once.”

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fromis_9’s most recent musical release was the single “Love Me Back,”which was featured on the soundtrack for the Naver webtoon “Operation: True Love”and released on October 11, 2023. Before that, on June 5, 2023, they had released their debut studio album, “Unlock My World.”

Despite the criticism aimed at HYBE Labels and PLEDIS Entertainment for their alleged mistreatment of fromis_9, their devoted fans, FLOVERs, have taken action by sending protest trucks and funeral wreaths to the companies’ building. The fanbase is advocating for improved treatment of the girl group.

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