Recent statements from fromis_9 member Lee Chae Young have sparked concern among fans, highlighting ongoing worries about the group's limited promotional activities.

On May 7, Lee Chae Young took to Weverse to share her concerns, reigniting discussions among fans regarding fromis_9's hiatus from the spotlight.

Many fans have expressed disappointment with the group's management agency, Pledis Entertainment, which is under the umbrella of HYBE, feeling that the agency has not adequately supported the group's promotional efforts.

During a live voice broadcast, Lee Chae Young expressed her frustration, saying, "Why…aren't we allowed to… promote like this? Only fromis_9…? I'm so sad… I have Flover! (fromis_9's fandom name)… I have fans too..!! I'm so sad… I never voiced this before…"

Following Lee Chae Young's candid remarks, fans took to online communities to voice their discontent with Pledis Entertainment's handling of fromis_9. Some comments included:

"Even when their album sales and popularity are high, they should be more active. It's disheartening to see them inactive for 11 months."

"Pledis, being the agency for SEVENTEEN, should have the resources to promote their artists. Even fromis_9 has a considerable fanbase."

"This is not the first time Pledis has neglected their artists."

"It seems like HYBE's pattern is to launch a group as an experiment and then put them on the backburner."

"With their contract renewal approaching, they might not prioritize group promotions."

"It's heartbreaking to see the members being affected by this."

"At the very least, the agency should allow solo promotions for the members."

"Pledis has a history of sidelining their artists. It's disappointing to see the same happening to fromis_9."

"Lee Chae Young's sadness is palpable, and it's upsetting to hear."

The emotional tone of Lee Chae Young's message has resonated deeply with fans, further underscoring the need for transparent communication between artists and their management agencies.

As fans continue to rally behind fromis_9, they hope for positive changes that will allow the group to shine brightly once again.

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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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