Jeon Somi To Become A Solo Artist Following I.O.I's Disbandment

2016 saw the success of many new groups and at the helm of it all is definitely I.O.I. However, now that they are disbanding, fans fear of what may happen to the careers of each of the members once they go their separate ways. I.O.I's center, Jeon Somi, has definitely captured the Korean entertainment industry's attention but so far, fans are still skeptical as to what JYP Entertainment plans for her after I.O.I disbands.

However, there seems to be a big development in Jeon Somi's case as it has been reported that JYP is already planning her debut as a solo artist. According to Koreaboo, just like with her fellow I.O.I member Chungha, Jeon Somi will become a solo artist once I.O.I ends their activities this January. This news would definitely alleviate fans' worries regarding JYP's plans for Jeon Somi.

When the group announced their disbandment, several people immediately thought that Somi would be joining the ever popular group, TWICE, which also happened to be the first group she competed to join but was cut off during the final stages. There are also other fans that believed JYP would form a new girl group for Jeon Somi but seeing the company had just launched TWICE not too long ago, that won't be happening anytime soon. But at least, Jeon Somi would become a solo artists rather than return to being a trainee.

It hasn't been a year yet since I.O.I first debuted but it has been such a glorious run for them. Fans have already known from the beginning that I.O.I would not last but still, now that the group has become so big, it's kind of disappointing that they would have to disband too soon. In fact, it has been reported that I.O.I has earned about 10 Billion Won (about $8.3 Million) in less than a year.

But at least the group is reportedly being made a final song composed by B1A4's Jinyoung which they'll release during their solo concerts on January 20-22, Soompi reports.

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