Jeon Somi's departure from ITZY before their debut has recently caught the attention of netizens.

A curious netizen on the Korean forum Pann Nate raised the question, wondering why Somi left the group.

They expressed their confusion, stating, "I'm curious. Why did Somi leave? Of course, I'm happy that both ITZY and Somi are doing well, but I really didn't understand the situation back then."

This Pann Nate post quickly became a hot topic, garnering nearly 38,000 views as of September 29th.

Here are some comments from Korean netizens:

"If Somi had debuted with ITZY, there's a possibility that Yuna might have joined NMIXX."

"Somi made the right choice. She shines on her own."

"Jeon Somi seems to have made a wise decision."

"No matter the reason, it's all speculation and doesn't hold much meaning."

"I heard Somi left because she was already so famous, and JYP was concerned she might outshine the group, similar to Suzy in the past."

What are your thoughts?

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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