MAMAMOO’s Solar opened up about her feelings regarding the group’s contract renewal struggles, leaving fans with mixed emotions.

On December 26th, the web series Saching Queen released an episode titled "Solar’s Second MAMAMOO! Rumors of Conflict Right After Debut?" on the YouTube channel Studio ChikaChika. Solar joined the show as a guest, and comedian Lee Soo Ji brought up a topic fans have been curious about.

Lee Soo Ji asked bluntly, "MAMAMOO didn’t fully renew contracts, right? Did you all respect each other’s decisions, or did you feel regret, like ‘I wish we could stay together’?"

MAMAMOO, known for their incredible talent and individuality, debuted on June 19, 2014, and quickly became one of the most iconic girl groups in K-pop.

Despite their success, the group faced changes when Wheein decided not to renew her contract in 2021, followed by Hwasa in June 2023. These departures left fans heartbroken.

Solar addressed the question with honesty, saying, "There wasn’t much I could do about the members’ future paths. Of course, I wanted us to stay together, but I also thought we should respect each other’s decisions. I still believe that’s the right thing."

Lee Soo Ji shared her hopes for a reunion, saying, "Still, I wish you’d all come together again!" Solar responded with sincerity, "Now that we’re all pursuing individual activities, it’s really difficult to coordinate schedules. But if you wait, I’d love to do it anytime." Her heartfelt response touched fans, who are now eagerly holding onto the possibility of a reunion.

While Solar continues to support MAMAMOO’s legacy, she’s also busy with her individual activities. She will reprise her role in the musical Mata Hari, joining its fourth season, which will run at the LG Art Center Seoul until March 2.

Fans are now hoping for a moment when MAMAMOO can stand together on stage once again, showing the world why they’re still one of K-pop’s most beloved groups.

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BLACKPINK's Rosé has topped the December 2024 Idol Personal Brand Reputation rankings, beating out big names like G-Dragon and BTS's members!

The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed massive amounts of big data from November 28 to December 28, 2024.

They collected 194,169,629 data points from 1,730 idol brands, a 4.60% increase compared to the previous month.

The data tracked consumer participation, media interest, and community engagement to measure the idol brand reputation index.

Rosé’s rise to the top came from a surge in online consumer interest, positive feedback, and her active communication with fans. Her song "Apartment," along with her birthday celebrations, generated buzz in the data analysis, with keywords like "participate, confess, record" and "Apartment, Rosé, birthday" making the list. Her positive-to-negative ratio in the data was an impressive 93.28%, showing how loved she is by fans and media alike.

Other idols who made the top 30 included G-Dragon, Karina of aespa, Jang Wonyoung from IVE, and BTS's Jin, Cha Eun Woo, Jungkook, and Jimin. Despite fierce competition, Rosé’s brand reputation has remained unbeatable, solidifying her place at the top in December.

Director Koo Chang-hwan of the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute commented on the findings, noting a 7.84% increase in brand expansion and an 8.53% rise in brand communication for Rosé. It’s clear that her influence and popularity are only growing stronger!

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