BREAKING: In a shocking turn of events, four members of the popular girl group ME:I—Cocoro, Ran, Shizuku, and Kokona—have announced their departure from the group, effective immediately. The news, which broke on December 22, 2025, has left fans reeling and furious due to the lack of explanation from their agency, Lapone Entertainment.
The announcement was made via ME:I’s official Twitter account, sparking an outpouring of anger and confusion among netizens. Many are questioning how four out of the group’s eleven members could leave simultaneously without any prior notice. Tweets expressing disbelief and outrage flooded social media, with one fan stating, “Lapone should be ashamed of themselves because how do you treat a group so poorly that 4/11 members at once decide to leave?”
Fans have taken to social media to voice their concerns, with sentiments ranging from despair to anger. “Today was supposed to be a happy day. Today is my mother’s birthday, but I just had to open Twitter with this. F**K!” lamented another distraught fan.
Critically, this marks a significant moment for ME:I, as the group has only performed together as a full unit for a mere 118 days since their debut. The timeline reveals that the group was formed through the reality competition PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS and officially debuted on April 17, 2024. Since their inception, other members have also faced suspensions or exits, further fragmenting the group and raising questions about its future.
As the situation unfolds, the absence of a clear explanation from Lapone Entertainment has heightened tensions. Fans are demanding transparency and accountability from the agency regarding the circumstances surrounding the members’ departures.
What’s next for ME:I is uncertain, and many fans are anxiously awaiting further updates from the agency. With the group’s dynamics fundamentally altered, the future of ME:I hangs in the balance.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
