Popular Idol’s Comments About Saving Money Deeply Sadden Fans For The Future
As idols have become more open about sharing their thoughts and feelings about different things, fans have a better idea of idol life. This includes the good and bad, as stars have revealed details that have surprised fans or even shared about their group’s status without a company statement.
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Recently, a popular idol’s comments left fans saddened about the future.
In 2023, following the finalé of Boys Planet, ZEROBASEONE made their debut. Like many survival show groups, ZEROBASEONE was announced to have a limited contract length of 2 and a half years. This means they could disband in January 2026, following other popular MNet survival show groups I.O.I and WANNAONE. As a result, fans have stayed alert and hyperaware of any signs their contracts may be extended.
During a recent live stream, member Matthew was answering questions from fans when he was asked if he bought any new Pokémon cards, as he is a big fan. The idol responded that he hadn’t and said he had started saving money, and that he needed to in response to the question.
Matt, did you get some new Pokémon cards? Um, right now no, I, I I’ve started saving money. I need to start saving money.
— Matthew
Some fans have taken his sharing of this as an indication that he will be “unemployed” i.e., ZEROBASEONE will be disband, in a few months and expressed sadness over his comment.
why'd he reality check us… bro said im abt to be unemployed 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/5uai948qwi
— junie 𓅰 HAO DAY (@maetluvr) July 24, 2025
that contract is not getting resigned💔 https://t.co/4r2pVdYz4C pic.twitter.com/Vu7rYRHBDL
— chris (@nayeonsloveline) July 24, 2025
this is actually so sad like damn they’re really disbanding.. https://t.co/2fo7qCJTJT pic.twitter.com/dvZE6PpUgB
— J⁺¹ | Boss & CEO (@RisingTron) July 24, 2025
So far, there has been no official news on the group’s contract status.
