{"id":177881534,"date":"2026-02-23T12:36:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glitterpennews.com\/?p=177881534"},"modified":"2026-02-23T20:28:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T20:28:18","slug":"i-o-i-confirms-spring-comeback-with-9-members-for-10th-debut-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glitterpennews.com\/?p=177881534","title":{"rendered":"I.O.I Confirms Spring Comeback With 9 Members For 10th Debut Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On February 23, SWING Entertainment stated, \u201cI.O.I has confirmed their comeback this coming May. They are currently preparing a new album.\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the report, SWING Entertainment will take full charge of I.O.I\u2019s management and oversee their activities throughout this 10th anniversary reunion project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I.O.I debuted in May 2016 as a project group formed through \u201cProduce 101\u201d with members Jeon Somi, Kim Se Jeong, Choi Yoojung, Chungha, Kim So Hye, Zhou Jie Qiong, Jung Chaeyeon, Kim Doyeon, Kang Mina, Lim Nayoung, and Yeonjung. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After eight months of promotions, the group officially disbanded in January 2017. 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