fromis_9 members Song Ha Young, Park Ji Won, Lee Na Gyung, Lee Chae Young, and Baek Ji Heon have officially parted ways with Pledis Entertainment, a subsidiary of HYBE, to start fresh under a new agency.

However, fans are now wondering—did the group lose the rights to their name?

On March 15, Baek Ji Heon shared her candid thoughts with fans on a paid fan communication platform, expressing her worries about the situation.

“It’s a restless morning, but let’s try to overcome it. I just hope that no one takes advantage of our desire to keep our name.”

Her words hinted at behind-the-scenes struggles regarding the group’s name, leading to concern among fans. She then revealed that the issue had been weighing heavily on her.

“I wanted to stay quiet, but I was too upset to sleep well. I have so much to say, but I’ll stop here. If I say more, I think (fans) will be too shocked.”

Amid speculation, Baek Ji Heon made it clear that money was never a concern in their decision.

“But don’t misunderstand. Money or anything like that was never a factor in our decision to protect the group. Please just know that.”

She further reassured fans, explaining that all they wanted was a fair process.

“We just wanted to have a fair and normal negotiation like anyone else. Anyway, we’ll do our best to resolve everything, but I hope Flover (our fandom) will continue to support us.”

fromis_9 originally debuted as a nine-member group in January 2018 after forming through Mnet’s Idol School in 2017.

Over the years, they experienced lineup changes, with Jang Gyu Ri leaving in July 2022, making them an eight-member group.

On December 31, 2023, their exclusive contracts with Pledis Entertainment ended, and five members—Song Ha Young, Park Ji Won, Lee Na Gyung, Lee Chae Young, and Baek Ji Heon—moved to a newly established agency, Ascend.

Now, as the members continue their journey under a new label, fans are eagerly waiting for updates on whether they will be able to keep the name fromis_9. Stay tuned for more developments.

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Former AOA member Kwon Min Ah—who opened up in the past about being bullied—has once again shared a deep and emotional message on social media, leaving fans feeling concerned and sending love.

On April 23, Min Ah took to her Instagram to write:
“I don’t know if I’ve become completely twisted, or if I’m just scared. Maybe I’m afraid the same thing will happen again. Everything feels scary. And I want to say something sharp to myself too—get it together.”

Along with the message, she posted a selfie where she wore a red knit top, had her hair half-up, and showed a soft pout with a calm expression. Though her outfit and style looked casual, the mood of her words felt heavy.

Fans aren’t sure if Min Ah was directing the message toward someone else or simply speaking to herself. The final line, “get it together,” sounds like a tough love reminder to herself—but also makes many wonder what she’s been going through recently.

People quickly filled the comment section with supportive messages, telling her to stay strong and reminding her she’s not alone.

Min Ah debuted with AOA in 2012 and left the group in 2019. In 2020, she made headlines when she revealed that she had been bullied during her time in the group. The confession caused a huge reaction in the K-pop world, leading to conversations about idols’ mental health and group dynamics.

Recently, she surprised fans when it was revealed she began working as a manager at a dermatology clinic, showing a new side of her life outside of the entertainment spotlight.

Fans continue to cheer her on, hoping she finds peace and happiness in whatever path she chooses next.

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