After their exit from Pledis Entertainment, fromis_9 anticipated a fresh start under a new nest, only to face an unexpected snag. In a surprising twist, the entire team’s move to an agency failed after three out of eight members decided to look for new opportunities elsewhere.

On January 17, it was reported that fromis_9 has decided to sign an exclusive contract with Big Planet Made Entertainment (BPM), home of SHINee’s Taemin and VIVIZ. However, only five out of eight members have decided to move to BPM, while three others are now exploring other entertainment labels.

“This makes it virtually impossible for fromis_9 to continue promoting itself as a complete group,” the Korean outlet said, Star today.

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When the news circulated online, BPM promptly responded the same day with an official statement.

“We inform you that this morning’s article according to which five members of the fromis_9 group would have moved to our company is unfounded”, explained BPM. Newsen.

Since BPM has dismissed the rumors, all eyes are now on the future of fromis_9 and its members.

fromis_9 debuted with Off the Record, a production company of CJ ENM. By 2021 they moved to Pledis, an affiliate of HYBE Labels.

Initially a nine-member ensemble, the lineup changed when Jang Gyuri left in 2022 to focus on her acting career.

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