Hani (EXID) holds the key to contract renewal for all members
メンバー全員契約更新へ鍵握るハニ（EXID）
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“EXID” contracts to end one after another from the end of February... What will happen to the group as a whole?
It has been revealed that the Korean girl group “EXID” will have their contracts terminated at the end of February.
Recently, according to multiple sources, “EXID” will have their 7-year exclusive contracts terminated one after another from the end of February according to the standard contract.
The contract dates for each member will differ slightly, but it will be decided whether or not to renew their contracts this year, when they reach their 7th year.
It is said that each member is carefully considering their own path.
There are also reports that some members have already contacted other agencies.
As the group is made up of members with a wide range of talents, it is said that they have received love calls from multiple agencies.
“EXID” debuted in February 2012 as a 6-member group called “Whoz That Girl.”
In April of the same year, three members left the group, but Solji and Hyelin joined, making the group the current five-member group.
(From K-POP News)
This year marks the seventh year since EXID's debut. Starting at the end of February, the members' contracts will end one by one.
Who will be the first to end their contracts?
I think it will be either LE or Hani.
It is common to see the group as being formed by signing contracts with members who had the highest expectations first.
In order to continue their activities as they have been, all members need to have the will to do so.
As a five-member girl group, even losing one member will be a big blow.
The members must be well aware of this.
It is assumed that discussions between the members began before LE or Hani entered into negotiations with the agency.
Hani holds the key.
Even as a talent away from the main group EXID, she is popular and has many fans.
Like Sunmi (formerly of Wonder Girls), who has had success with her solo stages, she has the singing and dancing skills to be a solo singer.
This means that it's possible that Hani has already received an offer.
However, Hani and Solji have worked together in a unit, and they seem to be close.
EXID's leader Solji was afflicted by a serious illness (Graves' disease), which meant that the group was only able to perform to its full potential.
Having overcome her illness, Solji may not only feel sorry for the other members, but also wish to perform a full-fledged stage with the current members.
If Solji is expressing these feelings to Hani, then I predict that Hani may decide to renew her contract for another two years or so.
I have a feeling that the agency is hoping for the same.
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