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[All] "Better than a neglected dragon's tail" Promis Nine's twisted narrative
2026.01.26 16:54
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[YTN Star Reporter Kwak Hyun-soo] In the K-pop industry, which is centered around idol groups, ominous jinxes exist, such as "a decline after seven years of debut" and "a decline in popularity when the number of members decreases." Indeed, many groups have disbanded, unable to overcome the crisis of contract expirations and member reshuffles.
But fromis_9's recent actions directly defy this industry curse. Breaking free from the formidable confines of Hybra, they regrouped as a five-member group under a new agency. Why have they entered a "second heyday" even stronger than before? Is this simply a lucky exception?
The first thing to note is the density of management. During the Pledis era, fromis_9 was merely one of the many IPs owned by a major entertainment agency. It would be more accurate to say they were a neglected dragon's tail, "nice to have, but fine without." Despite being affluent, due to a lack of priority, fromis_9 averaged only "one comeback per year" during the Pledis era.
However, after transferring to Ascend, Fromis_9 naturally had to become the IP representing a single agency. Ascend focused all its resources on Fromis_9's first album and producing original content to connect with fans, instilling in fans the confidence that "we've finally found a company that works."
The initial sales of their sixth mini-album, "From Our 20's," released last June (approximately 68,000 copies), are significant. While this figure represents a decrease from the 100,000 copies sold when the group was still eight members, it's difficult to view this as simply a decline in popularity. Rather, it served as an opportunity for their core fans to unite more closely. The fact that they maintained sales of close to 70,000 copies despite major changes like member departures and agency transfers is proof that their once-fragile fans have come together to protect the team.
The recent success of "White Longing" is also significant. While it may seem like a conservative choice—a winter seasonal song and a remake of an existing hit—it was an aggressive move, targeting the winter market. The fact that they broke away from the stereotypical "summer queen" image they'd established with "Stay This Way" and "Supersonic" is particularly noteworthy.
As a result, they achieved career-high achievements of ranking 5th on Melon TOP 100 and 4th on real-time charts. In particular, the global demand confirmed through the world tour 'NOW TOMORROW' to be held in 11 cities including Tokyo and the United States shows that fromis_9's sphere of activity is expanding.
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- haIguana637
잘봤습니다 앞으로도 응원할게요
- nago1010
프미나는 하이브 탈출하고 더 잘나가는거같아요 노래도 좋고ㅠㅠ
- doYak297
프미나 진짜 '중꺾마'의 정석이네요! 하이브 시절보다 지금이 훨씬 빛나 보여요. 차트 5위 찍는 거 보고 소름 돋았잖아요. 월드 투어까지 대박 나길 응원합니다!
- noCoyote119
잘되어 너무 좋아요 요즘 진짜 최고
- 밴부러스
하이브 시절엔 컴백 너무 안 시켜줘서 속상했는데 요즘 소속사 일 잘하는 거 보니까 속이 다 시원해요.
- hySalamander77
맞는 말이죠 확실히 관리를 독점으로 받으니까 티가 나는거 같아요 요즘 아이돌 성공하기 힘들고 그 중 여돌은 더 힘든데 다시 힘을 찾는거 감격적이에요
- ysSalamander405
방치된 용의 꼬리보다 낫다니 냉정한 말이네요 그래도 이적한 소속사에선 케어가 제대로 되는거 같아서 다행이에요
- 둥다
앞으로활발한활동하길바래요 얘전노래도넘좋았어요
- ngVampire Bat705
소속사 이적하고 잘 된 케이스의 대표가 될 것 같아요 쉽지 않은 결정을 했을거 같은데 잘 풀려서 다행이에요
- akQuetzal337
프미나 5인조가 됐군요 몰랐어요 하이브 야유회에서 본 게 엊그제 같은데 아쉽네요
- xyJackal936
잘 됐으면 좋겠네요. 너무 보기 좋은거 같아요.
- eoUakari407
실력 있어서 좋아요 다음 앨범도 기대돼요
- 카프리카
재목이엄청직설적이내요 장수그룹잘되길응원해요
- phJaguar697
이적한 곳에서 잘 관리받고있나봐요 그런 게 훨씬 나을 수도 있어요
- 콩야야
방치한느것보단낫내요 앞으로의활동응원해요
- leCat248
제목 그대로 맞는거같아요 잘 관리받고 그러는 게 낫죠
- naGoat803
반전서사인걸요 앞으로 더 잘되길 바라요
- 보리라라라
프로미스나인 요새 잘나가더라구요 새로운 기획사랑 잘맞는듯요 정말 맞는 곳에 가니 날아다니더라구요
- hoSalamander265
새로운 소속사는 잘 케어해주나봐요 일도 더 잘하는거같고 잘됐어요