On March 15, through a paid fans communication platform, Baek Ji-Heon shared, “It’s such an distressing morning, but let’s try to overcome it. I am very angry, hoping that our sincere desire to maintain the name of our group is not exploited “, Addition “I wanted to shut up, but it was so unfair that I couldn’t sleep at all. There are many things I want to say, but I will stop here. If I say more, I think fans could be shocked. “
He continued, “But don’t get me wrong. Guys, you just have to know that financial issues or something have never been considered in our efforts to protect the group “, adding, “We just want to have a normal negotiation like anyone else. In any case, we will do our best to solve it, but I hope that the Fandom of Fromis_9) is next to us. “
Previously, Lee Chae-Yung has also expressed his thoughts through the platform, saying “Winging, I will definitely return as from iis_9. I really want to do it. I want to call you guys. But even if we have to use a different name, not from iis_9, I hope you guys still love us in the same way. It is not something we can decide alone. Together with the members, I will do my best. Please continue to love yourself guys. Please.”
Lee Chae-Young added, “But if we cannot use the name of the group, this means that we cannot even use the name of the fandom, right? Do the others still use their old name Fandom? So, we can at least keep “brake”. What a relief. However, don’t worry too much and wait a little more. I will protect it from it. I promise. “
From Froma_9 was established in September 2017 through the “Idol School” MNET survival show and made their official debut in November of the same year. In 2021, the group moved under the secondary label of Hybe Pleis Entertainment as part of the process of integrating the labels of their former agency outside the record enterTainment. On December 31, 2023, the exclusive contract of the group with Pleis ended.
In January 2024, five members, including Song Ha-Young, Park Ji-Won, Lee Na-Kyung, Lee Chae-Young and Baek Ji-Heon, signed exclusive contracts with Andn.
