fromis_9 (프로미스 / 프로미스나인), an initialism for ‘From Idol School’, consists of 8 members: Saerom, Hayoung, Jiwon, Jisun, Seoyeon, Chaeyoung, Nagyung, and Jiheon. Gyuri left after her exclusive contract ended on July 31, 2022. They were created through the survival program Idol School. fromis_9 officially debuted on January 24, 2018, under Stone Music Entertainment. Although the band is formed through a reality show (similar to I.O.I and IZ*ONE), fromis_9 will be a permanent group, not a temporary group. On 21st of September, 2018, it was announced that the band will be managed by Off the Record (same label as IZ*ONE). Currently, they transferred agencies over to Pledis Entertainment as of August 16, 2021.