What happened between JYP and Somi?

To the dismay of fans, I.O.I disbanded in 2017 but fans of Somi believed that she will be debuting as a member of ITZY. Somi then shocked fans when she parted ways with JYP Entertainment in 2018. “I don’t think I’ve been (active) for a long time after I.O.I. That’s why I transferred under YG,” Somi simply replied.

Where is Somi from sixteen now?

After I.O.I promotions, Somi signed a solo contract with JYP to be on variety shows such as Unnie’s Slam Dunk and Idol Operation Drama Team’s “Girl’s Next Door” where she debuted two more times. She left JYP in August of 2018 and is now under The Black Label.

Why did Somi leave JYP Entertainment?

Due to the lack of trainees in THE BLACK LABEL, she automatically became a soloist. When I left my old agency for my new one, I was the only one there. So I naturally chose to go solo. When host Lee Young Jin asked if she ever regretted leaving JYP Entertainment, her answer was a resounding, “Never.”

What happened Jeon Somi?

On August 20, 2018, Jeon departed from JYP Entertainment after terminating her contract with the agency following a formal discussion and mutual agreement. The following month, she signed an exclusive contract with YG Entertainment’s independent subsidiary label The Black Label, home to South Korean R&B singer Zion.T.

How long did Somi train in JYP?

2 years
Somi was bullied as a child for being of mixed descent. Somi can speak Korean and English fluently. Including both SIXTEEN and Produce 101, she had trained for 2 years.

Did Tzuyu got eliminated in Sixteen?

Nayeon, Jeongyeon, and Dahyun take the place of Natty, Somi, and Minyoung in Major lineup, respectively, thus eliminating them alongside Tzuyu and Chaeryeong.

Who was the youngest on Sixteen?

In 2015, Nattyfrom Thailand, was first introduced as a JYP trainee through Mnet “SIXTEEN” in the hope of debuting as a member of TWICE. She was known as the youngest trainee on the show. Despite being the youngest, she had received praises and compliments far beyond her age.

Is Somi part of ITZY?

Jeon Somi terminated her contract with JYPE on August 20 in 2018 and later signed a contract with The Black Label (a sub-label of YG Ent.). Since she is no longer under JYPE, she can’t debut with ITZY (as ITZY is a group under JYPE).

What is Somi age?

20 years (March 9, 2001)
Jeon So-mi/Age

How did YEJI get into JYP?

In a previous V Live, ITZY’s Yeji talked about how her audition with JYP Entertainment went. In the broadcast, ITZY’s Yeji shared that two JYP Entertainment staff members chose her for two main reasons. The staff member noted that Yeji was chosen due to her talent for dancing!

How did YEJI join JYP?

After failing to pass the auditions held by Fantagio, Chaeryeong participated in JYP Entertainment’s survival show Sixteen in 2015. Both Yuna and Yeji joined JYP in 2015 and trained for three years, Yuna after being discovered by company staff and Yeji having successfully auditioned.

What happened to Somi from sixteen?

In May 2015, Somi appeared in JYP’s survival show SIXTEEN where she competed to be in JYP’s upcoming girl group along 15 other girls. The group ended out to be TWICE and she did not get in the final line-up. Still til today she is close with the member of TWICE. Produce 101

What happened to Somi from JYP?

After I.O.I promotions, Somi signed a solo contract with JYP to be on variety shows such as Unnie’s Slam Dunk and Idol Operation Drama Team’s “ Girl’s Next Door ” where she debuted two more times. She left JYP in August of 2018 and is now under The Black Label.

When did Jeon So-mi leave JYP?

Among all the shocking news we got in 2018, let’s agree that we still can’t believe that Jeon So-mi left her agency, JYP Entertainment. The number-one girl from Produce 101 season 1 that won everybody’s heart decided to leave JYP Entertainment after several years of being a trainee, on August 20, 2018.

When will Somi debut as a solo artist?

It is said Somi will debut in May of 2019 as a solo artist. After Sixteen, Natty left JYP and she appeared on Mnet’s new survival show “Idol School” in 2017.