10 November 2023
By Jiwoo Park
On the 16th, Seo Soo-jin signed a new deal with BRD Communications and is getting ready for her solo debut later this month, around three years after leaving (G)I-DLE due to a school controversy in 2021.
In 2021, there was a big issue when someone online said Seo Soo-jin mistreated and bullied their younger brother in school. People claimed Seo Soo-jin was involved in bullying during middle school, and even an actor named Seo Seo-ae said she was a victim. At first, Seo Soo-jin said it wasn't true, but eventually, she left her agency and took a break from the group. She took legal action against the person who accused her but wasn’t able to prove her innocence.
In June, Seo Soo-jin came back to social media, and despite the past issues, more than 2.5 million people started following her. Since Seo Soo-jin was an important part of (G) I-DLE, a lot of people are waiting to see her come back, wondering if she can overcome the issue.