Public opinion regarding IZ*ONE's disbandment as soon as possible arises, following the revelation of the victims of the voting manipulation controversy relating to the whole MNET's 'Produce 101' and '48' series.

On Nov. 18, the court revealed the trainees' names who were unreasonably kicked out from the series due to voting manipulation. 

The list includes Kim Suhyun and Seo Hyelin (Season 1), Seong Hyun Woo and Kang NU'EST Baekho or Kang Dong Ho (Season 2), Lee Gaeun and Han Cho Won (Season 3) as well as Timothee Anzardi, B.O.Y Kim Kookheon, TEEN TEEN Lee Jinwoo, CRAVITY Koo Jungmo, UP10TION Lee Jinhyuk and Keum Donghyun (Season 4).  

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Supposed to be, if these trainees and idols aren't kicked out, they could have debuted on the Produce series groups including I.O.I, Wanna One, IZ*ONE, and X1. 

But since the mentioned groups are already disbanded except IZ*ONE, the female group is taking most and massive flashback from fans of the victims and netizens, insisting that they should separate ways already. 

Thus on Thursday, IZ*ONE's Bulletin board was bombarded by fans and netizens' posts, calling out the group and said, "Even now, you must stop your activities and think about disbandment." 

Based on Seoul Economy Daily, the supporters of the victims, as well as the netizens were insisting on the disbandment as compensation for the trainees, who suffered a lot of hardships before and after the survival show. 

 "The conglomerate CJ ENM failed to fulfill its social responsibility and caused an incurable wound to the members who tried to spread their wings again through IZ*ONE It caused two pains to the victim trainees."

IZ*ONE, who is the only active group produced from the series, is currently preparing for a comeback this December. Still, the group's most anticipated return fell into uncertainty due to the public telling them to dismantle immediately. 

The possible postponement of the scheduled disbandment of IZ* ONE in April also gained negative reactions from the victims' fans.

They are indeed eager to see the group's disbandment before their comeback, to prevent further pain and suffering of the voting manipulation victims.

Upon the victims' revelation, the trainees and current idols mentioned and their close acquaintances shared their reactions and honest feelings about their possible debut if there's no voting manipulation. 

Seong Hyunwoo, who is now an idol and member of group LIMITLESS, commented how he desperately wants to showcase a perfect stage and shine once more. That's why he even practiced alone until the sunrise show. 

He added, "But rather than regretting it, please support us for further music activities." 

Kang Dong Ho's agency, who is active as NU'EST Baekho, also express thoughts about the exposure of the damage though it is late, and said, "We will look forward to future actions." 

Former After School Jung Ah, who's Lee Gaeun former co-member, also expressed frustrations. "Gaeun suffered. I think there will definitely be better opportunities for you. Still, I am upset and my heart hurts." 

Mnet said, "There is no way to restrain the victim trainees and their families who were deeply injured by us. Some of the discussions have been completed, and some are in progress."

On Wednesday, PD Ahn Joonyoung and CP Kim Yongbeom, charged with manipulating viewers' votes, were convicted in the appeal trial. 

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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz