Last weekend, (G)I-DLE held their "iDOL" concert at KSPO DOME in Seoul.
Each day featured special performances by the members, but SOYEON's performance on the 3rd was the one that caught the most attention.
During the performance, SOYEON rapped, "My contract ends in November. Who's going to stop me?!" suggesting that she might be leaving her agency in just three months.
This line immediately shocked and confused a great number of fans at the venue; some even cried, fearing the possibility of (G)I-DLE disbanding.
Toward the end of the concert, SOYEON reassured her fans, saying, "We will always be here, so don't worry."
They added, "We've decided to speak to the media about this because we felt that SOYEON's spontaneous action at the concert, without discussing it with us first, could cause harm to the company."
Even after SOYEON's reassurance and CUBE Entertainment's clarification, fans are still speculating that SOYEON's line was not just for show; they believe she must have been hinting at something big.
Many are currently worried that if the contract is not renewed, (G)I-DLE's activities, largely driven by SOYEON's songwriting and composing, might be in jeopardy.
Typically, the lifespan of K-pop groups is around seven years, coinciding with the end of their first contract period.
Most groups either disband or focus on individual activities at this time, which adds to the fans' concerns.
(SBS Star)