The situation
Five members of BAE173 - Yoojun, Muzin, Junseo, Youngseo, and Bit - have left PocketDol Studio after their exclusive contracts expired on June 30. The agency released a statement respecting their decision to pursue new challenges. This development follows Hangyul's departure in February and Doha's contract suspension in April.
What the internet did with it
- — "the fact that they're letting them go without a fuss says a lot about the state of the group and the agency"
- The news has left fans wondering about the future of BAE173, now that J-Min is the sole remaining member, currently on hiatus to promote with CLOSE YOUR EYES.
- PocketDol Studio's handling of the situation is being compared to their response to Doha's contract suspension, with some netizens on Theqoo noting the agency seems unbothered by the mass departure.
The open question
The status of BAE173 as a group remains uncertain, with J-Min's plans and the possibility of the departed members reuniting or pursuing solo activities under a different agency still unconfirmed. The key detail missing is what J-Min's next steps will be, and whether BAE173 will continue in any form.
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