It generates a buzz for IZONE whether to extend their activities before their contract comes to an end by April. There is no denying that IZONEŌĆÖs popularity has been exploding both in Korea and Japan since their debut. Fans expressed hopes that IZONE shouldnŌĆÖt disband. In January, CJ ENM, reportedly, got in touch with the agencies of some of the IZONE members to discuss the contract. But it is not confirmed if they will resume their activities. If the contract extension pushes through, IZONE will be the first Produce group debuted through MnetŌĆÖs ŌĆ£Produce Series. to do so. IZONE was formed through the Mnet survival show Produce 48. The girl group set the highest cumulative record sales in 2020. This includes the last yearŌĆÖs sales for IZONEŌĆÖs first studio album BLOOMIZ, third mini-album Oneiric Diary, and their fourth mini-album One-reeler / Act IV. Despite the vote-rigging controversy of the Produce 101 series, activities of IZONE proceeded as planned last year. Their online concert in March will be the last for IZONE if there wonŌĆÖt be a contract extension. It captures the attention of fans whether IZ*ONE will continue as a group or the members would go their own paths. Source (1) ┬Ā ┬Ā
