While some fans of the group IZ*ONE recently raised 3.2 billion won for the group reunion, CJ ENM made an official statement.



On the 19th, CJ ENM said through a number of media outlets, "It is true that we are talking with agencies about the reunion of IZone with various possibilities open, but nothing has been decided yet."



CJ ENM said, "I am well aware of the fans' funding. Thank you for your support." However, if IZone's reunion is successful and album work proceeds, we plan to proceed with CJ ENM's investment rather than fan funding." explained.




For the project group IZ*ONE, which was disbanded after the previously scheduled activities, some fans pushed for funding for a relaunch, and within 20 minutes of the fundraising start, the goal amount exceeded 1 billion won, and about 3.2 billion won has been raised so far.



The 'Parallel Universe Project' funding for the re-launch of IZone recorded the largest single funding ever among all domestic funding platforms, and the person who recently promoted the project said, "Currently, we are actively discussing with each IZone member's agency. It is in the process of being discussed. I think we will be able to decide whether to use the funding amount after the discussion is complete.” He said that he would extend the project period until August.




An official from the project also said, "If CJ ENM once again takes responsibility for the team that ended their activities due to the mistake of some production team, it would be positive in terms of enhancing the image of the company." "Based on the support of the fandom, such as funding for reunification, If IZ*ONE is reunited as a member, a true 'fan-made group' will be born."



Initially, there were various speculations about the future direction of IZone's activities, such as rumors of contract extension and unit formation before the end of their activities.

However, in the end, all discussions surrounding them fell through in April, and the members returned to their respective agencies.




As the members began to stand alone, starting with pictorials, cover videos, and personal SNS openings, rumors of IZ*ONE's reunion once again surfaced, and attention is focused on their reunion activities.



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(SBS Entertainment News editor Jina Yoon)