Here’s a lovely treat for you, IOI fans! On Monday, January 22, soloist Jeon Somi surprised the K-pop world with a video of her mini-reunion with disbanded project girl group IOI.
In her Youtube vlog titled “2023 MAMA Behind & Merry Mungchismas,” the members were seen celebrating the holidays together.
In a series of clips, the “Fast Forward” singer shared fun clips from their gathering that proved their close bond. Moreover, members Kim Sejeong, Chung Ha, Lim Nayoung, Mina, Doyeon, Yoojung and Yeonjung were seen coming together to celebrate the Christmas party hosted by Somi.
As this is their first reunion in a while, the idols shared that they took extra time and effort to meet up. Although it was a difficult task, Somi said that she prepared the dishes the members wanted to try. On the other hand, Chung Ha brought gifts for everyone.
At the end of the video, the IOI members all sent their holiday greetings for the viewers. “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Let’s be happy!”, the girls said in unison.
Something we have always wished for 😭😭😭🥰🥰our ioi babies 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/H5JOQ6TCGi
— 팀도연❄ (@teamdoyeon_) January 22, 2024
Fans’ reaction over the mini-gathering of IOI
After seeing clips of the girls’ mini-reunion, fans couldn’t help but become emotional. On social media, many supporters expressed their delight in seeing the members’ closeness. Others are also moved that they remain to be supportive of each other despite no longer being part of a group.
One fan wrote: “Y’all don’t know how much this makes me happy. Some fans also pointed out that the vlog was probably IOI’s first time making a public appearance in recent years. In 2021, the group reunited for a live broadcast during their fifth debut anniversary.
Jeon Somi ending Som•Thing with an episode of IOI members having their quality time together 🥺❤️ y'all don't know how much this makes me so happy! i love my girls pic.twitter.com/PQ6vUIbpcH
— elle saw sejeong twice (@sejeong_kimm) January 22, 2024
11/11 of ioi im actually gonna cry…. This is probably the first time since the disbandment that we got to see and HEAR the ioi members together like this 🥹🤍🤍🤍 pic.twitter.com/vElYRxwO6q
— chickensomi (@chickendoyeon) January 22, 2024
Furthermore, several fans also became hopeful for the possibility of a reunion comeback in the future. Another stated that she can’t wait for an OT11 reunion as members Chaeyeon, Sohye, and Kyulyung were unable to attend Somi’s holiday party for the group.
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For those who don’t know, IOI was a project girl group formed through the survival show Produce 101. After making their official debut in May 2016, the group had to disband in January 2017. Notably, they only had around eight months of promotions.
Throughout their career, IOI received a lot of support from both local and international fans. Among their best known tracks are “Very Very Very,” “Pick Me,” and“Downpour.”
As of writing, the IOI members are embarking on their respective careers. Some have pursued careers as solo artists, while others entered the world of acting.
Featured image: Jeon Somi shares through a vlog her recent reunion with fellow IOI members. Credit: YouTube/Jeon Somi