After their departure from Hybe, Dais_9 Apparently members are facing difficulties in guaranteeing the rights to the name of their group. The fans have closely monitored the situation, especially after the recent messages of the members suggested that negotiations with their former agency have been complicated.
On November 29th of last year, Pleis Entertainment He announced that the exclusive contracts of Fromis_9 would officially expire on December 31st.
by IS_9 to leave Pleis Entertainment
Almost a month later, on January 26, 2025, it was revealed that five members – Song Hayoung, Park Jiwon, Lee Nakyung, Lee ChaeyungAND Baek Jiheon – he had signed with AssendA new agency. Lee Saerom, Lee SeoyeonAND Roh Jisun he decided not to join them.
Only five members from IS_9 sign with a new management: what will happen to the group name?
While the five members went on with a new company, the discussions on their ability to continue using the name “Fromis_9” remain unsolved.
In recent messages sent to fans, Baek Jiheon expressed frustration, suggesting that while members are determined to protect their name, they fear that their sincerity will be exploited.
It’s a heavy morning … but let’s try to overcome it. I just hope that our determination to protect our name is not exploited. That thought really upsets me. I wanted to shut up … but I was so angry that I couldn’t sleep well last night. However, we have to overcome! I wrote “windings” and then I deleted it … haha … I have so much to say … flooring … I will stop venting here! If I say it more, I think it will be too shocking. But don’t misunderstand !! We really are doing it to protect our group. Money or something has never even been a consideration. You only know it. Windings, I guess they just want to negotiate with us … as if we were only other people. Haha … it breaks, however, we will do our best to solve it. But anyway, I hope that the crazy people can protect us too. That’s all!
– Baek jiheon
Meanwhile, Lee Chaeyung has expressed his desire to return as a member of Fromis_9 and continue to contact fans as “floors”. He urged fans to support them regardless of what happens, recognizing that the situation is outside their control.
WROPING, I promise that I will return as a member of Fromis_9. I really want. I want to be able to call you overwhelming. But even if we have to go with a different name, please love me again. It is not something we can decide alone … we will do our best! Together with the members. Please continue to love you … please, I’m imploring you. But if we can’t use the name, does it mean that we can’t even use the name of the fandom? Oh, others still use it? Hmm, at least we can still keep the vibrations. It is a relief. However, don’t worry and wait a little more. Unnie will protect from iis_9. Noona will protect it ~~
– Lee Chaeyung
While the group’s new agency has yet to issue an official declaration regarding the matter, the fans suspect that Hybe and Pleis Entertainment are making it difficult for them to keep their original name.
The audacity of Hybe to the brand a group name that have not even formed?
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– ۟ (@hyegums) March 15, 2025
We will stay with from it, it doesn’t matter what #Protect_fromis_9pic.twitter.com/oydandon6
– Fromhem 🍀 (@fromistream) March 15, 2025
It seems that the remaining members of ASS_9 have difficulty guaranteeing their name from Pleis/Hybe. They have already concluded their contracts, but Hybe is still doing Hybe Thinghttps: //t.co/zgvnv9oifn pic.twitter.com/vxpsyscl71
– Sheepymsheep (@sheepymsheepy) March 15, 2025
For now, the future of Fromis_9 remains uncertain, but the members have clarified that they will do everything possible to be together.
