A media outlet reported that CJ ENM has secretly contacted the agency of the IZ * ONE members to start discussions for the group contract renewal.
Initially, project group IZ * ONE's contract will expire at the end of April 2021. According to an insider, CJ ENM will be making efforts to renew IZ * ONE's contract, while also considering other options including unit promotions.
Earlier this week, CJ ENM briefly spoke to media outlets regarding the matter by stating, “We are currently prioritizing IZ * ONE's December comeback. Nothing has been confirmed regarding the group's disbandment in April. "
Unfortunately, K-netizens reacted negatively to the statement, as they felt that it was wrong for the group whose member debut was completely rigged from 'Produce 48' to continue promoting.
Some left comments like, "Where's your sense of morality?"
"Once again, CJ proved how crazy they are about money."
"If they're just going to ignore everything and act like nothing happened, then why did they disband X1?"
"Renewing the contract will only cause more damage to the victims."
"I can't stand how CJ just hides behind an innocent girl who hasn't done anything wrong." and others. (www.kpopchart.net)
