The past is catching up for ATTRAKT and FIFTY FIFTY as the former members, Saena, Aran, and Sio, are gearing up for their return. And yet, do they still have a chance to survive and thrive in the Korean entertainment business? Will the three former members who have lost the battle be able to build a future and escape their massive debt? Join us in a complete discussion below.
Former FIFTY FIFTY Members Saena, Aran, and Sio Signed with New Company
After months of hiatus searching for new light, former FIFTY FIFTY members Saena, Aran, and Sio finally signed with a new label.
On August 12, Korean media outlet Herald POP revealed the recent activities of the three former members of 4thgeneration Kpop dark horse FIFTY FIFTY. According to the report, Saena, Aran, and Sio signed a contract with the global entertainment agency IOK Company.
Amid its plans to expand the company’s scope of business, IOK Company has reportedly established a subsidiary label called MASSIVE E&C. This label will focus on the company’s activities in Kpop music.
As their first step, MASSIVE E&C had signed exclusive contracts with three former core members of the idol group FIFTY FIFTY. Under this exclusive contract, the former FIFTY FIFTY members Saena, Aran, and Sio will be part of a new global idol group, which marks the new start of this company’s expansion to the Kpop scene.
Not only that, but according to the report, former FIFTY FIFTY Saena, Aran, and Sio will also begin their full-scale activities as early as the second half of this year.
“We plan to provide full support to these members, who possess both talent and passion, so they can achieve even greater growth on the global stage. Together with the key figures who made ‘Cupid’ a success in the global market, we aim to create another success story.”
IOK Company.
Will They REALLY Have a Future in the South Korean Market?
Despite this recent development in their careers, many are questioning whether the three idols still have a future, particularly in the South Korean market.
Despite this recent development in their careers, many are questioning whether the three idols still have a future, particularly in the South Korean market. While the former members have an incredibly strong international fandom, domestic public sentiment has been overwhelmingly negative towards them. After all, these three are notorious for being the alleged greedy members who betrayed their company just months after their debut.
Moreover, with the reported massive debts associated with them, Korean netizens are astonished that a company is still willing to take these idols in. They have also raised questions about the noticeable changes in the former members’ facial features.
- “Wow, really ㅋㅋ.”
- “There’s actually a company that took them in ㅋㅋㅋ.”
- “But don’t they have a debt of 13 billion won…?”
- “Aran is understandable, but the other members too…?”
- “Wow, I’m surprised there’s a place that took them in.”
- “ㅋ The fact that they’re taking them in is problematic too. “
- “There’s a place that accepted them…”
- “What are they going to do with them? They’re not popular, and they don’t even have any songs.”
- “When will they pay off the debt?”
- “Have they given up on Korea and are only targeting the U.S. now?”
- “ㅋㅋㅋㅋ The fact that there’s a place taking them in is a problem too…”
- “Be careful.”
- “Are those members in the photo? I thought I’d at least remember one of their faces, but I don’t recognize any of them.”
- “Is this the photo really the three members? I don’t recognize any of their faces.”
Your Thoughts?
Finally, with this unexpected twist in the FIFTY FIFTY saga, what do you think lies ahead?
Will former FIFTY FIFTY members Saena, Aran, and Sio manage to survive and thrive in the South Korean market, or will their promising future be limited to the international scene? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
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