[단독] IZone, spurs the discussion on extension Noise flows from the contract process

IZone, the project group of Mnet’s’Produce 48′, caught up with the extension of their activities. While discussions with the management companies continue, noise continues to flow during the contract process.

Recently, CJ ENM has met some of the IZone members’ affiliates to discuss the contract in earnest. Although not in contact with all the management companies, it was a story from last October, and it is a message that some members have confirmed their stay and are speeding up the extension contract. If the extension is successful, it will be the first case of the’Produce’ series group that chose a new path rather than disbanding.

However, the process of formalizing an extension contract is unlikely to be smooth. CJ ENM is in a position to support IZone as a victim of manipulation, but the justification for extension is low to convince the public who was greatly shocked by the program manipulation.

In addition, an official said, “Externally, the contract for IZone was ended in April, but internally, an agreement was reached to remain active only until December 31, 2020. The production crew was previously arrested, and the accommodation for IZone members was also in 2020 It must have been a decision made by various circumstances such as the end of the contract.” Accordingly, in the case of management companies that planned new activities after the dissolution of IZone in 2021, they are bound to be embarrassed by the sudden extension proposal of CJ ENM. CJ ENM is also aware that it is a sensitive issue, and it is a message that a new contract is created by respecting the opinions of the management companies.

IZone, which debuted with the EP album’COLOR*IZ’ in 2018, includes’Ravian Rose’,’Violetta’,’FIESTA’,’Phantom Fairytale’,’Panorama’, etc. Released many hit songs. As a girl group, he also set a record of breaking 350,000 copies of the first episode, which is unusual. It is loved in Korea and Japan for its fascinating and splendid performance.

Reporter Hwang Ji-young [email protected]