SOURCE: 아이오아이, 10년 만에 전한 속내 "시한부 그룹이라 안 싸워"
IOI's members shared their honest thought on their past promotions and recent reunion.
On the 25th, a video featuring Jeon Somi, Yoo Yeonjung, Jung Chaeyeon, Kim Sejong, and Chungha was posted on Sung Sikyung's Youtube channel.
When asked about the reason behind the group's reunion, Chungha said, "Over the past 10 years, we often gathered together in smaller groups. We were a team that disbanded right when we were about to really rise, so there was regret because we only promoted for a year. We couldn't even perform on all music shows back then."
She continued, "We would often say, 'Let's reunite sometime if we get the chance.' Then suddenly, our 10th debut anniversary came. I thought, 'Are we really not going to do anything?' So I figured there was nothing to lose. I thought 'Why not just give each of them a call?' and start contacting the members one by one." She explained that the group eventually decided to reunite after each member discussed with their agencies.
Jeon Somi said, "Now that we're promoting together again, it's sad because eventually it'll end again too." Kim Sejeong added, "Since the fans love seeing us together, we focused on more group performances rather than solo stages."
Kim Sejeong also shared, "I'm really sorry to say this, but honestly, back then I was only close with the members I was already close with. But this time, as I opened up more and approached everyone, I realized every member is amazing in such different ways. Each person had different strengths you could rely on." She added, "Through this reunion, I truly felt that they're really my people."
Yoo Yeonjung said, "Back then, because we promoted knowing we had an expiration date, so we didn't even fight. Nowadays, we actually do fight sometimes. but we make up quickly. I feel like we we understand and learn more about each other now. It feels really nice."
