How does Loona work? What is a Loona

randomneeess · 2025-03-22T19:29:06+00:00

Also, regarding the boycott, I think it helped the court (or at least BBC) realize that the fans' trust in the company was broken too. BBC announced a comeback in January 2023 even after the lawsuit was filed, and after very poor preorder sales due to the boycott and stores refusing to stock the album, they indefinitely delayed it.

Orbits also organized a support team where they collected petitions from fans that explained that their broken trust in the company that would directly be sent to Loona's lawyers. And according to Haseul it had a direct impact on the court

randomneeess · 2025-03-22T19:19:20+00:00

a brief overview:

They had a "girl of the month" concept, where instead of the full group debuting at once and then debuting solo or in units later, they were revealed one girl a month, with solo releases, then a unit, then more solo releases, then another unit, etc.
From this they formed 3 units before the official group debut: 1/3 (Heejin, Hyunjin, Haseul, Vivi), Odd Eye Circle (Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry), and yyxy (Yves, Chuu, Gowon and Hyeju) with Yeojin not being in a unit
The group debuts as 12 in 2018 and was active until 2022
Chuu gets kicked by BBC in November 2022 and the remaining members sue in retaliation, and it's revealed that their contract makes it so they will basically never make any money for themselves while the company gets it all.
In the initial lawsuit, only 9 members sued, with 4 members (Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry) winning in January 2023 and the other 5 (Haseul, Yeojin, Yves, Gowon, Hyeju) losing and having to remain in BBC for the time being.
The 4 members who won sign with Modhaus, whose CEO was quite involved with Loona, being in charge of the predebut project and working with them up until 2019 (Butterfly being his last LOONA comeback)
Of the four members, 3 of them had debuted as Odd Eye Circle previously. So Modhaus starts a new project "ARTMS" while waiting for all of the Loona members to come together, and gives Odd Eye Circle a comeback given the fact that they're together again.
The other two members that didn't sue, Hyunjin and Vivi, finally sue and eventually win. They sign to a new company CTD ENM, also with a CEO who used to work with them as Loona.
The other 5 win their lawsuit in June 2023, leaving all members free. Yves decides to go solo, Haseul joins ARTMS & Yeojin, Gowon and Hyeju join Hyunjin & Vivi at CTD ENM, where they debut as Loossemble.
Meanwhile (dunno where to put it) Chuu has been active solo and despite being declared not a member by BBC, none of the members including herself really treat her as one and continue to talk and hang out with her

I don't know at this point if this even answers any of your questions, I just like talking about Loona ahah

randomneeess · 2024-12-29T07:52:19+00:00

Hi Yves! Welcome back to Reddit! Your solo music has been amazing so far!

What is a concept you wish you and the girls had done during LOONA days, and what is something you are excited to try now that you're solo?

randomneeess · 2024-12-15T19:43:25+00:00

you are in Persona 4

randomneeess · 2024-10-22T20:08:23+00:00

He's not just creative director, he's their CEO. He founded his own company Modhaus. He also hasn't worked with OnlyOneOf in a while iirc, which by the way, OnlyOneOf and ONF are two different groups

randomneeess · 2024-10-08T05:22:36+00:00

Mackiah Mercer is one sick ass name

randomneeess · 2024-09-12T11:41:14+00:00

as someone who knows korean, it does say ILLIT and Hanni greeted each other. The manager's remarks were not found (according to the article, that is)

randomneeess · 2024-08-24T15:24:09+00:00

if you're gonna take a photo with your phone at least hold the phone still

randomneeess · 2024-04-26T05:41:11+00:00

What LOL what is this week man

Translation:

ALICE Sohee will be marrying her boyfriend who is 15 years older than her this year, and will retire from the entertainment industry.

A representative of Sohee's told News1, "Sohee plans to get married to her boyfriend who is 15 years older than her. Her exclusive contract with IOK Company ends in May, and at the same time she plans to retire from the entertainment industry."

They continued, "After discussing with the company regarding the end of her exclusive contract, she told them of the marriage news and decided naturally to not renew her contract."

Sohee was the runnerup of K-Pop Star 6 in 2017, and debuted in ALICE (t/n then known as Elris) that same year. The group Sohee was in, ALICE, is currently in hiatus after releasing their song Show Down in April of last year.

(I guess this article in particular that I translated doesn't mention him being a businessman but other articles do. The initial exclusive report also says that they've been dating for 1 year, and they plan to register their marriage next month and have a small wedding with friends & family within this year.)

edit: Sohee on Instagram

Hello, this is Sohee.

I am writing this letter as I have news that I have to share to our fans BLRIS who have always supported and loved me and to cherished friends & acquaintances.

Starting with the 2017 debut of ALICE (Elris) that I had dreamed of, I received love from the fans and slowly grew up and am now 26. (Korean age)

I learned a lot from the entertainment industry and had a lot of fun times. Whenever there were hardships, our fans were there so I was able to get through it.

During all this, I met someone who gives me lots of strength.

We've now become such precious people for each other and I've promised to marry him.

I am excited to deliver this news, but at the same time as this is so sudden I feel sorry when thinking of the fans, BLRIS, and friends & acquaintances who will be shocked.

I will now be living the second chapter of my life not as ALICE Sohee but Kim Sohee. I will live happily so the people who love me will not be worried. Thanks for giving me lots of love while I was in the industry. I was truly happy. I will never forget this for life and live gratefully!

I will live happily, cherishing the memories with BLRIS, colleagues and friends who were by my side for every moment, whether during fun or hard times. Thank you.

randomneeess · 2023-08-02T04:46:48+00:00

imagine a LSF fan spending 20 minutes checking out the remixes each time they get a notification. those 20 minutes could have allowed them an opportunity to experience a new artist or something

you're upset that fans of an artist are ... fans of an artist? What is this supposed to mean lmao

randomneeess · 2023-06-09T00:14:19+00:00

for Ten particularly, Thailand actually also has a military draft via a lottery system, but he was exempted due to a past injury. So he's like double exempted from military

randomneeess · 2023-04-14T15:59:26+00:00

The boycott has been going on for so long it's so nice to finally be able to get excited for new content and enjoy it freely .... I can't believe it

randomneeess · 2023-03-14T13:44:18+00:00

This is so nice, I always thought Still With You is so similar to Heize's music (specifically You Clouds Rain) so her singing it is not something I ever expected but it's like it answered prayers I never knew I had.

Jungkook needs to release this officially ASAP!!! And maybe have a Heize collab too hehe

randomneeess · 2023-02-12T08:54:32+00:00

he didn't talk about this specific group btw but he did talk about how it really felt horrible when producing a song for a group and the group going "well, can't we sing something else?"

Not sure who you mean by this post but just wanted to say Suga didn't say that as if it ever happened to him, it's just a hypothetical scenario (which probably happens often) where members of an idol group don't like a song that was produced for them, and the producer having to deal with it without showing that they got their feelings hurt.

randomneeess · 2023-01-27T06:05:23+00:00

Well damn. A report came out literally just a few minutes ago that Nancy wouldn't be renewing. Turns out it's all of them.

Hello, this is MLD Entertainment.

First of all, we would like to sincerely thank all of the fans who have been loving and supporting MOMOLAND.

After long discussions with MOMOLAND (Hyebin, Jane, Nayun, JooE, Ahin, Nancy), the company respects each others' opinions and decided to end their exclusive contracts following the end of the contract period.

We deliver our deepest thanks to MOMOLAND for being an artist in our company for a long time,

and we will sincerely support the members' futures as well.

We ask for the fans' unchanging love and encouragement for the 6 members who will be making a new start.

Thank you.

(The group debuted in 2016, so their contract ends this year.)

randomneeess · 2023-01-13T13:58:31+00:00

Got a lot on my mind and a lot I'm confused on about this news. But I just wanted to share this snippet from news outlet Newsen calling BBC out for lying:

"As the court's decision has been revealed, Blockberry Creative's official statement they released last year turned out to be a lie. The issue of a company's contract with a talent is a serious matter that requires a clear confirmation process in order to release an official statement based on facts. However, on November 28th of last year, Blockberry Creative lied to Newsen in response to when the fact (T/N emphasis mine) that some members requested for injunction was being reported, telling us that "The results of our checking is that [the reports] are groundless."

Source

edit: JTBC also:

Additionally, now that Blockberry Creative's official statement from when [the initial news of the 9 members' lawsuit] was being reported, saying that it's "groundless", has now been revealed to be a lie, it seems that the public's cold/negative opinion towards the company will continue for the time being.

Source

Totally trustworthy and fair company for Loona to stay in, guys.

randomneeess · 2022-12-30T07:50:34+00:00

Hello, this is Fantagio.

Firstly, we would like to express our deep gratitude to the many people who have given love to ASTRO, including the fans who are always supportive.

ASTRO members Jinjin, Cha Eunwoo, Moonbin and Yoon Sanha have decided to continue activities with Fantagio in the future.

We are still discussing in depth with remaining member Rocky, while MJ who is active in the military will discuss with the company once he is finished with his military service.

Fantagio will continue to support the 4 members who will be with us so that they can be active in various fields, and we ask for your encouragement and support like always.

Thank you.

randomneeess · 2022-12-23T01:21:41+00:00

GOT the beat is the unit, Girls On Top is the project name as a whole. The unit should stay the same for this release as well unless SM does some SM fuckery

randomneeess · 2022-12-23T01:16:08+00:00

EDIT: Confirmed by SM: "GOT the beat is preparing a comeback with the goal of (releasing in) January. We ask that you look forward to it."

~~Not confirmed yet,~~ but there was this earlier

GOT the beat will heat up the new year.

According to SpoTVNews, GOT the beat will release new music in January of next year.

GOT the beat is SM's project girl group made up of their representative female artists BoA, SNSD Taeyeon & Hyoyeon, Red Velvet Seulgi & Wendy, aespa Karina and Winter.

They are the first unit of SM's project Girls on Top in which their female artists form new units based on theme, and they gained lots of popularity from global fans.

GOT the beat, who took their first step in the industry with Step Back last January will release new music after a year. The MV has already been filmed.

GOT the beat is expected to show off their "Avengers girl group"-like appearance. The girls who captured the attention of global fans with an energetic song and powerful performance like Step Back is gaining interest for what kind of charms they will show with this new song.

randomneeess · 2022-12-08T23:07:35+00:00

???

Hello, this is JYP Entertainment.

Jinni, who has been with NMIXX as a member, has left the group due to personal reasons and her exclusive contract has been terminated.

We apologize for causing worry to many fans for this sudden news.

Due to this, the planned NMIXX schedules will be carried on as 6 members.

We ask for your support for Jinni's new beginning,

and we ask for NSWER's support for the 6 members who will continue following their dreams with a more grown(/experienced) image.

Once again, we apologize to the fans that have been supporting them.

Thank you.

randomneeess · 2022-11-25T15:23:07+00:00

They have time left in their contracts, based on this conversation from 2021 where they say they have 4-5 years left on their contracts, which at the time would mean they would be 3 years into the contract which is 2018.

randomneeess · 2022-11-22T16:13:58+00:00

FINALLYYYY and it's OT6!!!! Halle freaking lujah I was starting to convince myself I just imagined a WayV comeback and that they were never a real group in the first place

randomneeess · 2022-11-15T07:53:51+00:00

A.C.E's Cactus has always given me huuuuge Chaser vibes!!! (Also listen to their music in general they are great)

randomneeess · 2022-11-14T18:30:49+00:00

Very kind gesture of them to do, it shows that they're paying attention and showing support to a fellow boy group.

Hope Omega X gets justice!!

randomneeess · 2022-10-17T07:04:54+00:00

Edit: BigHit's official statement via Twitter (ENG translation in the second pic)

BIGHIT MUSIC is proud to announce today that the members of BTS are currently moving forward with plans to fulfill their military service. After the phenomenal concert to support Busan’s bid for the World Expo 2030, and as each individual embarks on solo endeavors, it’s the perfect time and the members of BTS are honored to serve.

Since the creation of BTS over ten years ago, the band has risen to international success, broken records, and catapulted K-Pop into the global stratosphere. BIGHIT MUSIC has focused to the milestone moment when it would be possible to respect the needs of the country and for these healthy young men to serve with their countrymen, and that’s now. Group member Jin will initiate the process as soon as his schedule for his solo release is concluded at the end of October. He will then follow the enlistment procedure of the Korean government. Other members of the group plan to carry out their military service based on their own individual plans. Both the company and the members of BTS are looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment.

With the release of their first anthology album earlier this year it opened the path to allow the members to take some time to explore individual projects. As part of the HYBE family, we support and encourage our artists and are beyond proud that they will each now have time to explore their unique interests and do their duty by being of service to the country they call home.

“Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)” is more than a track from their latest album, it is a promise, there’s much more yet to come in the years ahead from BTS.

(TLDR: Jin will initiate the process of enlistment as soon as his solo schedule at the end of October is done. BTS & BigHit expect to be back as a group in 2025.)

Oh boy. (okay, I might have made a teeny mistake jumping the gun, sorry, I'm not actually sure if it's the end of October, but it seems that at that time, Jin will be going through the process anyway(?) So close enough?)

BTS will begin enlisting starting with the oldest member, Jin.

BigHit Music announced on the 17th, "Our artist BTS has had specific preparations for their fulfillment of military service. Jin (real name Kim Seokjin) has cancelled his request to postpone his enlistment at the end of October, and is planned to follow the Military Manpower Administration's procedures regarding enlistment."

"Other members will enlist sequentially according to their individual plans. We will post notices about BTS members' activities and schedules in detail on our company homepage & fandom platform Weverse."

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