On October 25, there were exclusive reports that (G)I-DLE's Soyeon has decided to part ways with Cube Entertainment after failing to come to a mutual agreement during contract negotiations.
According to reports, Soyeon's exclusive contract with Cube Entertainment is due to expire in November, the earliest of any (G)I-DLE member. Ultimately, the idol has decided not to renew her contract with Cube Entertainment and will be seeking a new agency.
K-pop fans and Korean netizens have gathered in a popular online community to share their opinions on the latest updates.
Korean netizens commented:
"Please continue to promote with (G)I-DLE though."
"I think she should leave Cube. But I wish all of (G)I-DLE members leave and they continue to promote together."
"I think this was expected. It's crazy how Cube expected her to renew her contract with them."
"She contributed so much to (G)I-DLE's success. She deserves better."
"Cube is going to go under now without her."
"Soyeon grew bigger than Cube."
"I knew she would leave."
"There are rumors that she's going with KOZ."
"Congrats! Soyeon, I hope you find a better agency."
"She has the talent so she can look for a better place."
"She was too talented to stay at one agency."
"If (G)I-DLE leave Cube, who's left?"
"Why did they expect her to renew the contract with them? Lol."
"She should go anywhere but HYBE."
"Will she make her own agency?"
"I think she would be successful wherever she goes."