Five members of ”fromis_9” transfer to new agency... ”Discussions are underway regarding use of group name”

Five members of "fromis_9" (Song HA YOUNG, Park Ji Won, Lee Na Kyung, Lee CHAE WON, and Park JIHYOON) will restart their group under a new agency.
On the 26th, the new agency ASND announced in an official statement, "Five artists, Song Ha Young, Park Ji Won, Lee Na Kyung, Lee Chaewon, and Park Ji Hyeon, have joined ASND.
We signed an exclusive contract. It must have taken a lot of thought and courage for an artist to make the decision to continue with a group. ASND was brave enough to decide to move forward with us.
We are extremely grateful to them and promise to continue to support and encourage them so that they can achieve their dreams," the company said in an exclusive contract release.
The management office said, "ASND is a group of artists who create music and stages that leave fans with deep emotions and special memories.
"We are currently in discussions with the former management office regarding the use of the group name, and are preparing to be able to carry out more diverse and meaningful activities in 2025."
"Through the album promotions, we will not only show our passion for music and our growth as artists, but we are also planning an exclusive concert to spend time with our fans.
"I hope that everyone will look at them with warm eyes and love so that each step they take on their journey from the beginning will be a shining moment."
"fromis_9" debuted in November 2017 and consists of Lee Sae Rom, Song HA YOUNG, Park Ji Won, No Ji Seon, Lee Seo Yeon, and Lee Na Kyo.
The group consisted of eight members, including Lee Chaewon, Lee Jihyon, and Park Jihyon, but was dissolved in 2021 under the management office OFF THE
During the process of merging record labels, they became affiliated with PLEDIS, a label that HYBE is a member of.
However, the exclusive contract with PLEDIS ended on December 31st of last year.