Jeon Soyeon and KOZ?
ILGAN SPORTS posted an exclusive article about Jeon Soyeon’s possible next agency. This article is translated and re-organized version of the source article.
Will ‘Jeon Soyeon and KOZ’ collaboration be made?
As the exclusive contract period for the group’s (G)I-DLE leader Jeon Soyeon has become official in November, attention is focusing on her future agency. If Jeon Soyeon does not renew her contract with Cube Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as Cube), (G)I-DLE is expected to become a four-member system for the time being as other members’ contract has a bit of time left.
According to the music industry on the 7th, Jeon Soyeon is said to be eyeing several companies, including KOZ Entertainment under HYBE, where Zico is the head. Jeon Soyeon’s contract termination in November was known to the outside world as she sang the lyrics that he rewritten during the (G)I-DLE’s third world tour solo stage at KSPO DOME in Seoul on the 3rd, saying, “The contract ends in November, who can stop me.”
Although there was some controversy over this, it was already one of the issues known in the music industry since early this year that Jeon Soyeon’s contract would end this November, unlike other (G)I-DLE members. Depending on whether Jeon Soyeon renews her contract, whether (G)I-DLE continues their activities as a whole, changes to a quartet, and Jeon Soyeon’s individual activities are done by other companies and (G)I-DLE activities are done with Cube.
Ahead of the concert, there were rumors that Jeon So-yeon was already talking to other companies. One of them was KOZ Entertainment (hereinafter KOZ), and Jeon Soyeon and Zico also met on KBS2’s “The Seasons-Zico’s Artist” to show off their close chemistry. In fact, recently, KOZ is forming a new team, and some have said that it might be Jeon Soyeon’s team. Jeon Soyeon and KOZ. The fact that the team that produced with Jeon Soyeon at Cube is already working with KOZ is also fueling rumors about Jeon Soyeon’s way to KOZ.
In addition, Big Planet Made Entertainment, which has been aggressively recruiting artists recently, is also said to be showing great interest in Jeon Soyeon.
Jeon Soyeon avoiding Tampering
However, due to the issue of tampering (pre-contact before contract termination), there are many observations that Jeon Soyeon would not have moved prematurely before finishing the Walt Tour. KOZ and other companies whose names are mentioned are also reticent, saying, “The artists may have met through personal friendship, but there is no prior contact with the contract in mind at all.”
So the agencies are showing their love and interest to Jeon Soyeon, but Jeon Soyeon has not made any reaction is the opinion of the industry.
Earlier on the 6th, Cube said on its official social media, “The mentioned time is the right time to end the contract, and we are discussing the renewal smoothly.” This was finalized in an official position after the controversy erupted after the concert.
Initially, an official of Cube explained to reporters who came to the scene when Jeon Soyeon’s contract termination performance was held in November, saying, “It’s just a performance,” and “The (G)I-DLE’s exclusive contract will be terminated next year.” Later, as various articles poured out, Jeon Soyeon directly said on social media that the performance was discussed in advance (with the company), and Cube also revealed that she apologized for the fact that her personal opinion spread like an official position and caused concern, and that she was discussing the renewal of Jeon So-yeon’s contract.
(G)I-DLE, who debuted in May 2018, marked their seventh year since debuting this year. They have proved their popularity with hits in every song they release, including “Nude,” “Queen Car,” “Super Lady,” “Tomboy” and “Klaxon.”
Jeon Soyeon is known to have led (G)I-DLE’s music as a leader and producer, so many fans and K-pop officials are paying attention to what choice she will make.
Starting with performances held in Seoul on the 3rd and 4th, (G)I-DLE will meet fans in a total of 14 cities around the world, including Hong Kong, Tokyo, Tucoma, Oakland, Anaheim, Houston, Rosemont, Belmont Park, Taipei, Bangkok, Macau, Melbourne and Sydney. Jeon So-yeon’s future is expected to be clear after the world tour.
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Jeon Soyeon and KOZ source article – https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/241/0003371519
