As the Lunar New Year festivities enveloped South Korea, K-Pop enthusiasts eagerly awaited the customary greetings from their favorite artists.
Among them, the girl group Weki Meki extended their New Year wishes to fans, marking their 7th Lunar New Year celebration together.
Contract Renewal Looms
Debuting on August 8, 2017, Weki Meki faces an impending contract renewal season at Fantagio, their management agency. However, the group's recent hiatus from the music scene has sparked speculation regarding their future endeavors.
The absence of Weki Meki from the music charts has not gone unnoticed by their devoted followers. Their last comeback dates back to November 2021, marked by the release of their 5th mini album, 'I AM ME', featuring the hit track "Siesta".
Lack of Group Gatherings
Adding fuel to the speculations, it's been two years since all members of Weki Meki joined forces to deliver Lunar New Year greetings from a single location. This year, their messages were recorded individually, raising questions among fans about the group's unity.
Netizens' Concerns
Netizens have taken to online platforms to voice their concerns and conjectures regarding Weki Meki's future.
Some left comments such as:
"They should do a song like 'Picky Picky' again... I loved it"
"Fantagio..."
'Siesta' was so good TT"
"Are they disbanding?"
"The company is at fault for not giving them any more promotions"
"As a management company, they should be legally obliged to provide opportunities for promotions, but this company is so irresponsible"
"The contract renewal season is soon, isn't it? Guess they'll go their separate ways""No comeback before disband?"
"WE NEED WEKI MEKI COMEBACK FULL MEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"I need their comeback"
"F*CK FANTANGIO WEKI MEKK COMEBACK WHEN????"
"queens come back we miss yew"
"it's been more than 2 years without a weki meki comeback and i'm starting to lose hearing in my left eye and tasting in my right"
The expiration date of their exclusive contracts draws nearer, fans are left wondering whether Weki Meki will grace the stage once more as a group. With uncertainty looming over their future, enthusiasts eagerly await any updates from the agency regarding the group's next steps.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
