The Black Label announced that they are looking for one more member for their first group (produced by Blackpink's producer, Teddy) and are holding international auditions.
Assuming Somi would want to join Teddy's next group, would it be a good idea?
TLDR:
Basically, Somi would be trading some freedom for the chance that the group could get as big or bigger than Blackpink so she could use that fame to increase her brand-deal $$$ and serve as a springboard for her solo career while in the group and after disbandment/hiatus.
Pros:
- definitely give her a boost in popularity because kpop fans care way more about groups and group competition/drama
- Somi would give the group even more hype because of her popularity and the surprise that she'll be in a permanent group for the first time
- Somi's solo work would directly support the group, and the group would directly support Somi (compared to if Somi remained solo)
- would get more music and other content because even BP gets more than Somi
- Teddy would be more likely to release content at a reasonable rate if he is producing for 2 groups instead of 2 groups + 1 solo
Cons:
- would be stuck in a GG contract for 7 years
- would have less solo music (but the solo brand deals would probably stay the same or even improve)
- less creative freedom, except for occasional solos
Other:
- the group would need a small number of excellent members that could all be centers to avoid a MissA situation (4-5, including Somi), but that's probably what they have planned anyway. 4 would be best because there would be no center.
- Somi is a bit old (21) considering the audition is looking for 18 or younger, but 2NE1 had Minzy (15) and Dara (25) at debut
- I'm assuming the other members would also get solo work, like BP