(G)I-DLE’s leader, Jeon Soyeon, has finally confirmed her contract renewal with Cube Entertainment, putting an end to weeks of speculation about the group’s future. Fans can now breathe a sigh of relief as all five members are staying together.

On December 1, Soyeon took to her Instagram to share the news directly with fans. In her heartfelt post, she expressed her deep gratitude, “I’m so thankful to Neverver (a sweet nickname for their fan club, Neverland) and everyone who loves (G)I-DLE’s music. And, of course, I love my members the most.”

Reflecting on their seven-year journey, she said, “We’ve gone through so much together—happiness, sadness, despair, and hope. These experiences have made us stronger as a team.”

Soyeon also addressed why the contract renewal process took longer than fans might have expected. She explained, “Since we’re friends who grew up in completely different environments and only met as adults, it naturally took time for us to make this decision. Neverver, I know you were really worried. But in the end, all five of us shared the same thought—we wanted to stay together.”

She added, “I’m so happy and proud to continue as (G)I-DLE’s leader. Miyeon unnie, Minnie unnie, Yuqi, and Shuhua—thank you so much, and I love you all. Neverver and (G)I-DLE, let’s stay together forever!”

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The announcement comes just after (G)I-DLE won the grand prize for “Record of the Year” at the 2024 Melon Music Awards (MMA 2024) on November 30. During her acceptance speech, Soyeon addressed the swirling rumors directly , “Lately, there have been so many articles saying (G)I-DLE might disband because of my contract. Some even said this was the end for us. But I want to make this clear—all five of us have renewed our contracts. We finalized the decision just before stepping on stage tonight. Next year, the year after, and for as long as we can, the five of us will continue as (G)I-DLE. We’ll repay you with amazing music.”

Fans are now celebrating this joyful news and eagerly anticipating what the group has in store for the future. It’s clear that (G)I-DLE is here to stay!

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While Garosero Research Institute (Gaseyeon) continues to make shocking claims about Kim Soo Hyun, YouTuber Lee Jin Ho has stepped up to clear Cha Eun Woo’s name.

On April 3, Lee Jin Ho uploaded a video titled "After Kim Soo Hyun, is Cha Eun Woo next? Fact-checking Gaseyeon’s false claims" on his YouTube channel Entertainment President Lee Jin Ho.

Lee Jin Ho strongly denied Gaseyeon’s claim that Cha Eun Woo didn’t attend Kim Sae Ron’s funeral, saying, “This proves once again that they don’t even check basic facts.”

He added, “Cha Eun Woo was definitely at the funeral. He was there from the first evening until late at night. Multiple people saw him, greeted him, and even sat with him at the table.”

The rumor started on March 31, when Kim Se Ui, a member of Gaseyeon, made a cryptic statement during a live broadcast, saying, “Cha Eun Woo, Cha Eun Woo’s manager, you will face divine punishment.” This immediately sparked speculation.

Cha Eun Woo and Kim Sae Ron were known to be close, especially when she was under Fantagio. They worked together on the web drama To Be Continued and co-hosted Show! Music Core. Fans were surprised when rumors spread that Cha Eun Woo didn’t attend her funeral, but Lee Jin Ho’s statement has now set the record straight.

Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron’s family has taken legal action against Lee Jin Ho, filing a defamation lawsuit on March 17 under the Information and Communications Network Act. Ten days later, they also sued him under the anti-stalking law, accusing him of exposing private details about Kim Sae Ron and her family.

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