International Fans Call For A Boycott Of The Rebooted FIFTY FIFTY
FIFTY FIFTY is set for a reboot. They recently teased the new members on July 24, 2024. Four girls will join original member Keena. In the teaser video, you can catch a brief glimpse of the new members.
FIFTY FIFTY teases its new 4 members. pic.twitter.com/xOu9Vw7GzH
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) July 23, 2024
Despite the exciting news, international fans have been calling for fans to boycott the new lineup. This is mostly done out of loyalty for the original lineup, as well as with a strong belief that the original lineup was mistreated by the company.
🚨 | Please do NOT support this new lineup, the company abused the former members of the group and the ceo is a creep! https://t.co/WedmKYgUnw pic.twitter.com/VoquSc3Iq1
— seunji files (@seunjifiles) July 23, 2024
Fans cite several reasons for the boycott, including how Aran was allegedly delayed treatment and surgery due to promotions. The members also allegedly faced dangers of extreme diets and mental duress.
and if you guys choose to support chanelle if fifi after this you're supporting this pic.twitter.com/jkB3KWdgd1
— ً (@wonivory) July 23, 2024
Chanelle, once a fan-favorite from survival show R U NEXT? has also come under fire. It was rumored that she would be a part of the new lineup. Fans have already spotted a girl that seems to be her in the teaser video.
"I hope it's not chanelle" GIRL I WILL HOLD YOUR HAND WHEN I SAY THIS😭💔🤦🏽♀️ pic.twitter.com/Fy7dj2K2WO
— Yoizz🫧🧚♀️ (@criminalchae) July 23, 2024
if chanelle is in fifty fifty… she will not be getting my support despite her being my fav in runext! thank yewwww pic.twitter.com/LzHL9HMkVp
— c.looless (@nswerbit) July 13, 2024
Fans have expressed their thorough disappointment in the budding star, should she have joined the group. Of course, there is nothing confirmed yet.
i am actually so disappointed in chanelle rn if this is actually her.. how could she even THINK of joining THAT company when we all know what happened to the poor girls from the original fifty fifty lineup pic.twitter.com/dgT94nUuxf
— may (@cuntynicknelson) July 23, 2024
A statement was put together by @FightForFiFi, launching a boycott campaign.
Many fans of the original lineup have pledged their support.
TO STAND UP WITH EX FIFTY FIFTY
TO STAND UP WITH ARAN, SIO & SAENA
ATTRAKT IS NOT A LEGITIMATE COMPANY
WE WON'T BE SUPPORTING FIFTY FIFTY
WE LOVE ARAN, SIO & SAENA pic.twitter.com/lZUcsl4coA— Naevis -77.82X-78.29 (@naevisualizer) July 23, 2024
For those who have not yet caught up on the past drama, the members originally sued their company on various grounds. Later, they were counter-sued, with only Keena choosing to retract her statement and lawsuit, joining the company again. You can read more about it below.
FIFTY FIFTY Vs ATTRAKT: The Full Story Behind The “Cupid” Conflict