>Ilgan Sports Exclusive: With the announcement that (G)I-dle’s leader Jeon Soyeon’s contract expiring in November, attention is being paid to her future….
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>According to the music industry, it is reported that Soyeon is considering several companies including Koz Ent, a subsidiary of Hybe and led by Zico. There has been some noise about this, but it’s been known since the beginning of the year that, unlike the other members of (G)I-dle, Soyeon’s contract with Cube Ent expires in November.
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>The industry is paying a lot of attention, depending on whether Soyeon renews, to whether the group would continue complete, whether they would reorganize as a quartet, or whether Soyeon would do individual activities with another agency and continue group actives with Cube.
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>Before the most recent concert, it has been rumored that Soyeon is in talks with other entertainment companies. One of these companies is KOZ Entertainment (KOZ). Zico and Soyeon also appeared on Zico’s KBS2 Seasons show, displayed sibling like chemistry.
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>Recently, KOZ is forming a new team, and there is speculation that team may be Soyeon’s team. The fact that the production team Soyeon worked with at Cube is currently collaborating with KOZ, it is also fueling rumors she will be transferring to KOZ.
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>It is also said that Big Planet Made, who has been aggressively recruiting artists, have a great interest in Soyeon. However, due to noncompete issues, it is believed that Soyeon is not making any big moves prior to the end of her current concert tour.
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>The companies in question, including Koz, have made cautious statements that artists may have met due to personal connections, but there are no prior contact with contracts in mind. On 6 Aug, Cube posted on its SNS account that November is the end of the contract period, and they are amicably discussing renewal.
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>Note: prior to this, Soyeon rapped during a concert that her contract was up in November and who was going to stop her. Cube then issued a statement that it was unaware of Soyeon’s lyrics.
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>Soyeon then posted on SNS that Cube was entirely aware of her performance and that she had practiced it in front of them many times. She said that she didn’t have any bad feelings for Cube, but that it was “an opportunity to feel the company’s lack of/ inadequate response”
She should do a Kpop version of The Decision like LeBron did and broadcast it live. She has enough popularity for it lmao
JewelerMountain260 on
Essentially what I’m getting is Cube *might* be fucked 😀
Difficult_Deer6902 on
Ohhh that’s interesting. She’s basically a known free agent now so I’m sure the offers will start rolling in!
Particular-Yoghurt81 on
Good for her! She’s going to get a great deal wherever she goes and tons of respect. I’m really looking forward to her next chapter.
kpopouts on
I won’t be surprised if she go the zico route. But instead of a solo artist she’ll stay with gidle and produce and direct a group under koz. The group is at their peak rn so i don’t think she’ll leave and be a solo artist, but maybe release a solo here and there.
ellaellaeheheh17 on
think its insane if Cube lets her go. INSANE!!! I would expect they would give her A LOT. I mean she could still stay with them and this can put pressure on them for the negotiations. The fact that this is in the news now? I really didnt expect.
BUT I think a KOZ group produced by Soyeon could be so interesting. I’m curious. I think she wants to produce more for others and I wonder if this is in the center of her negotiations with Cube.
ImpactMaleficent5374 on
She should do this even if she planned to remain at cube tbh. It never hurts to consider your options and it just puts more pressure on cube to offer her something better.
llunaluna- on
oh wait im kinda happy about this actually. KOZ or P Nation suits her a lot
noseuta on
CUBE bout to go down 😂
impeccabletim on
If Soyeon does end up signing to KOZ, I hope she collabs with BOYNEXTDOOR. Whatever hit they come up with altogether would be fire.🔥🔥🔥
airneanach on
Soyeon under KOZ could actually be really interesting and would make a lot of sense. I remember seeing that KOZ held a really extensive audition tour last year, so they must have at least some female trainees.
After seeing what BND have been doing (creatively and conceptually they’re definitely top tier in 5th gen), I think a Soyeon x KOZ produced girl group would go absolutely crazy.
Also, they would definitely be better placed to give her all the resources needed to properly realise her creative vision (both for solo music and any production work) than Cube would!
justanotherkpoppie on
The article title makes it seem as if she’s eyeing them in order to purchase them rather than sign with them 😂😂
jypKissedMyMom on
Girl ask for a corner office and a company car 🚘
BlueWonder30 on
I’m looking forward to what Soyeon does in the future! I know that she will do what’s best for her. Being in Cube is holding her back. They can’t manage or keep a group.
indicawestwood on
if she does this will (G)I-DLE still be a group???
Makaveli15 on
The hottest free agent in the market.
ArekkusuRin on
This is giving me Lebron to Miami vibes lmao
ShortGrass9752 on
I’ve seen some people comment that it would only be smart for her to stay in Cube. But come on, if she ends up jumping over to a HYBE subsidiary of all companies, then why even stay in Cube at this point? Hell, she can practically just stop being an idol and settle as a producer/creative director for the rest of her life while still getting paid a lot.
get_themoon on
Ngl, i was hoping that BigPlanetMade wasn’t in the picture… but I can understand why they’re interested. They’re missing a female soloist in their roster, and a strong one at that. I thought they would approach Wheein (now that she’s leaving The LIVE) but I guess Soyeon is too good to let it pass.
I’ll just say that if they managed to get Taemin, they can get anyone LOL
epicwin4thewin on
Honestly she should create her own company. Out of any idol she’s the most diversely experienced with the right industry knowledge to run it correctly.
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translation:
>Ilgan Sports Exclusive: With the announcement that (G)I-dle’s leader Jeon Soyeon’s contract expiring in November, attention is being paid to her future….
>
>According to the music industry, it is reported that Soyeon is considering several companies including Koz Ent, a subsidiary of Hybe and led by Zico. There has been some noise about this, but it’s been known since the beginning of the year that, unlike the other members of (G)I-dle, Soyeon’s contract with Cube Ent expires in November.
>
>The industry is paying a lot of attention, depending on whether Soyeon renews, to whether the group would continue complete, whether they would reorganize as a quartet, or whether Soyeon would do individual activities with another agency and continue group actives with Cube.
>
>Before the most recent concert, it has been rumored that Soyeon is in talks with other entertainment companies. One of these companies is KOZ Entertainment (KOZ). Zico and Soyeon also appeared on Zico’s KBS2 Seasons show, displayed sibling like chemistry.
>
>Recently, KOZ is forming a new team, and there is speculation that team may be Soyeon’s team. The fact that the production team Soyeon worked with at Cube is currently collaborating with KOZ, it is also fueling rumors she will be transferring to KOZ.
>
>It is also said that Big Planet Made, who has been aggressively recruiting artists, have a great interest in Soyeon. However, due to noncompete issues, it is believed that Soyeon is not making any big moves prior to the end of her current concert tour.
>
>The companies in question, including Koz, have made cautious statements that artists may have met due to personal connections, but there are no prior contact with contracts in mind. On 6 Aug, Cube posted on its SNS account that November is the end of the contract period, and they are amicably discussing renewal.
>
>Note: prior to this, Soyeon rapped during a concert that her contract was up in November and who was going to stop her. Cube then issued a statement that it was unaware of Soyeon’s lyrics.
>
>Soyeon then posted on SNS that Cube was entirely aware of her performance and that she had practiced it in front of them many times. She said that she didn’t have any bad feelings for Cube, but that it was “an opportunity to feel the company’s lack of/ inadequate response”
src: [TMIKpop Twitter](https://x.com/tmikpop/status/1821336492754583627)
She should do a Kpop version of The Decision like LeBron did and broadcast it live. She has enough popularity for it lmao
Essentially what I’m getting is Cube *might* be fucked 😀
Ohhh that’s interesting. She’s basically a known free agent now so I’m sure the offers will start rolling in!
Good for her! She’s going to get a great deal wherever she goes and tons of respect. I’m really looking forward to her next chapter.
I won’t be surprised if she go the zico route. But instead of a solo artist she’ll stay with gidle and produce and direct a group under koz. The group is at their peak rn so i don’t think she’ll leave and be a solo artist, but maybe release a solo here and there.
think its insane if Cube lets her go. INSANE!!! I would expect they would give her A LOT. I mean she could still stay with them and this can put pressure on them for the negotiations. The fact that this is in the news now? I really didnt expect.
BUT I think a KOZ group produced by Soyeon could be so interesting. I’m curious. I think she wants to produce more for others and I wonder if this is in the center of her negotiations with Cube.
She should do this even if she planned to remain at cube tbh. It never hurts to consider your options and it just puts more pressure on cube to offer her something better.
oh wait im kinda happy about this actually. KOZ or P Nation suits her a lot
CUBE bout to go down 😂
If Soyeon does end up signing to KOZ, I hope she collabs with BOYNEXTDOOR. Whatever hit they come up with altogether would be fire.🔥🔥🔥
Soyeon under KOZ could actually be really interesting and would make a lot of sense. I remember seeing that KOZ held a really extensive audition tour last year, so they must have at least some female trainees.
After seeing what BND have been doing (creatively and conceptually they’re definitely top tier in 5th gen), I think a Soyeon x KOZ produced girl group would go absolutely crazy.
Also, they would definitely be better placed to give her all the resources needed to properly realise her creative vision (both for solo music and any production work) than Cube would!
The article title makes it seem as if she’s eyeing them in order to purchase them rather than sign with them 😂😂
Girl ask for a corner office and a company car 🚘
I’m looking forward to what Soyeon does in the future! I know that she will do what’s best for her. Being in Cube is holding her back. They can’t manage or keep a group.
if she does this will (G)I-DLE still be a group???
The hottest free agent in the market.
This is giving me Lebron to Miami vibes lmao
I’ve seen some people comment that it would only be smart for her to stay in Cube. But come on, if she ends up jumping over to a HYBE subsidiary of all companies, then why even stay in Cube at this point? Hell, she can practically just stop being an idol and settle as a producer/creative director for the rest of her life while still getting paid a lot.
Ngl, i was hoping that BigPlanetMade wasn’t in the picture… but I can understand why they’re interested. They’re missing a female soloist in their roster, and a strong one at that. I thought they would approach Wheein (now that she’s leaving The LIVE) but I guess Soyeon is too good to let it pass.
I’ll just say that if they managed to get Taemin, they can get anyone LOL
Honestly she should create her own company. Out of any idol she’s the most diversely experienced with the right industry knowledge to run it correctly.