Jeon So Mi's fans have been increasingly frustrated with the limited activities she has undertaken in the past seven years. Initially gaining fame and acclaim as a standout solo artist during her time with I.O.I after her victory on 'Produce 101' in 2016, Jeon So Mi was seen as a rising star in the K-pop industry.

Fans had high hopes for Jeon So Mi's solo career post I.O.I, yet her transition to THE BLACK LABEL led to a series of inconsistent comebacks and activities, drawing discontent from her fan base. Notably, a fan highlighted that since her move to THE BLACK LABEL in 2018, Jeon So Mi released only 15 songs up to 2025.

The fan expressed disappointment over the limited activities on Jeon So Mi's YouTube channels and the scarcity of fan meetings and engagements aside from a birthday fan meeting in 2019, which remains her sole event of this kind. The lack of content uploads and events has led to fan frustration, with some speculating on the possible reasons behind the quiet period in her career.

These sentiments were echoed by other fans who observed a decline in Jeon So Mi's YouTube content and a lack of concerts or substantial activities, leading to debates on whether the company's handling of her career was to blame for the perceived stagnation. Discussions among fans also touched upon comparisons with other artists under THE BLACK LABEL and YG Entertainment, as well as speculations about Jeon So Mi's future direction once her contract expires.