Sowon’s clarification went viral among Buddies on the internet.
On June 16, Sowon, who started her career as an idol and later became an actress, made a special appearance on Lee Sung Gyu’s YouTube channel, who is a content creator and hairdresser.
While getting her hair done during the episode, Sowon engaged in a casual conversation with the YouTuber about her fellow GFRIEND members and her experience attending VIVIZ’s concert.
Source Music announced GFRIEND’s disbandment on May 18, citing contract expiration as the reason. The following day, the members shared heartfelt handwritten letters addressing their farewell. This provided additional context to the announcement.
Following the unfortunate incident, the members of GFRIEND went their separate ways. In 2021, Sowon signed with IOK Company to pursue acting, but decided to leave the company in 2022. She then joined OUI Entertainment.
Yuju and Yerin made their solo debuts on January 18, 2022 and May 18, 2022, respectively. On the other hand, Eunha, SinB, and Umji came together to form the trio VIVIZ and debuted on February 9, 2022.
Recently, Lee Sung Gyu shared on his Instagram that he has been watching GFRIEND’s previous performances. He also noticed comments from fans expressing concern about the group’s disbandment. However, Sowon pleasantly surprised viewers by clarifying that GFRIEND has not officially disbanded.
Below is their conversation:
Lee Sung Gyu: “I’ve often seen GFRIEND’s performances on my Instagram algorithm lately.”
Sowon: “Really? I heard it before I met you today.”
Lee Sung Gyu: “There are comments.”
Sowon: “Recalling GFRIEND?”
Lee Sung Gyu: “And asking why they disbanded.”
Sowon: “But we didn’t.”
Lee Sung Gyu: “Ah, termination of contract.”
Sowon: “That’s right. Many articles used to say we disbanded, so people are believing like that.”
“GFRIEND didn’t disband but our contract was terminated by THAT agency.”-GFRIEND LEADER “KIM SOWON”pic.twitter.com/YlYYl3TccT
— CHANNEL YEOCHIN (@Channel_Yeochin) June 16, 2024
Sowon’s revelation garnered a strong reaction from fans who were elated by her comments about GFRIEND’s current position. Many expressed their thoughts on the group’s enduring influence in the music scene and expressed their longing to see them together again.
On the social media platform X (Twitter), certain fans chose to express their anger towards Source Music and HYBE, while others praised Sowon for revealing the truth about the disbandment.
- “Since the leader said this, I don’t have to look at the word disbanded anymore, right?
- “Even though it’s been 3 years since GFRIEND’s contract ended (not disbanded️), the fact that they are still mentioned a lot and appear on many people’s algorithms means that many people really miss them.”
- “It’s not disbandment, everyone! Their contract just ended.”
- “GFRIEND never disbanded indeed.”
Gfriend deserved better: / https://t.co/Nc8fhHv6Lp
— Leonoesleo⁵² ⁽ᴸᵉⁿ⁾ (@len0087) June 16, 2024
sowon…i miss them together so much https://t.co/4pQfeHu5jT pic.twitter.com/1pOyp8814S
— liebert ☘ (@NAN4MICULT) June 16, 2024
NOT SOWON SCOLDING PEOPLE BC OF IT LOL(she’s so right about this tho) https://t.co/4PvKo3LaAg
— Clumsy Writer | dying for SASHANNE❤️💙 SPRIVY🧡💚 (@novicuswriterus) June 16, 2024
literally all the girls have told us they didn’t disband, it was all that company’s fault but some kpop stans love to speak on what happened to gfriend without even knowing the truth https://t.co/fbtQK2lDHM
— cee ʚïɞ (@gfrdcafes) June 16, 2024
fuck hy/be 😍 fuck sou/mu 😍 https://t.co/Yl1kpHpcCS
— ZAY | Killin’ It Good (@imZYOzoned) June 16, 2024
See, this is why buddies hate when we see “former” and disbanded, because they didn’t. IT IS TERMINATION OF CONTRACT https://t.co/E1QYouguNq
— inne ʚїɞ ⁷⁺¹³ 🌸 semi-inactive📑 (@ilooveegfriendd) June 16, 2024
SAY IT LOUDER SOWON❗❤️🔥 https://t.co/57sO34luBd
— san mozzarella 🧀 (@luvscheeze) June 17, 2024
Are you already starting to feel nostalgic for GFRIEND? Which songs from GFRIEND’s discography hold a special place in your heart? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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