5 Out of 8 Members of Promise Nine Sign Contracts with New Agency
On the 26th, Ascend (ASND) made an official announcement revealing that five out of the eight members of the girl group, Promise Nine, have signed exclusive contracts with their agency. The five members are Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Lee Na-kyung, Lee Chae-young, and Baek Ji-hyun.
Ascend expressed their gratitude, stating, "It must have taken a lot of thought and courage for the artists to continue their journey with us. We sincerely thank them for choosing to walk with us, and we promise to provide them with unwavering support so they can pursue their dreams."
The agency continued, "We are still in discussions with the previous agency regarding the use of the team name, but we are preparing for a more diverse and meaningful activity schedule in 2025. Through album promotions, we plan to showcase the artists' passion for music and their growth, and we also have plans for solo concerts with the fans. We ask for your continued support and affection as they embark on this journey, so each step becomes a special and shining moment."
Meanwhile, Promise Nine is a nine-member girl group formed through the 2018 Mnet idol audition program 'Idol School.' In 2021, the group transitioned to Pledis under the management of HYBE following the integration of their previous agency Off The Record. In August 2022, after member Jang Gyu-ri's departure, the group continued their activities as an eight-member team, consisting of Lee Sae-rom, Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Noh Ji-sun, Lee Seo-yeon, Lee Chae-young, Lee Na-kyung, and Baek Ji-hyun.
