FREE WILL

FREE WILL is a group created by AIP's A label. The group was founded in December of 2016.

The group disbanded on December 31st, 2024 with only Raiden staying as an idol.

## History

### 2016-2018

* On December 1st, 2016, the A label announced that they would be making a new group. This would be the first group created by the A label since Alchemist in 2013.

* On December 8th, 2016, it was announced that the group would have 9 members as the members, group name, and colors would be announced at a later time.
* On December 15th, 2016 the members and the group name was announced at the A-labels opening day of their winter concert. The group's name was announced as FREE WILL and the members were announced to be G, Caz, Charles, Azar, Lee, Dea, Matt, Sam, and Jax. It was stated that the group would be looking for a later 2017 debut.
* On December 31st, 2016 AIP announced that G would be the captain of FREE WILL while Caz would be the sub-captain. The member's colors were also announced at this time.
* On January 9th, 2017 FREE WILL was featured on Midnight Singers 3rd single: **3rd single**. Our Future; Run (Featuring FREE WILL).
* On January 27th, 2017 FREE WILL announced their first indies single to be released in August.
* August 6th, 2017: **1st single**. Not For Long For Long; Sent You To Me Without Wings (Featuring Midnight Singers).

* January 18th, 2018: **2nd single**. I Love You; Like Tomorrow Doesn't Exist; End Up Happy.
* May 1st, 2018: **3rd single**. I Am Afraid; Do What I Want; What I'm About To Do.
* August 9th, 2018: **4th single**. You're Gone; I'll Find.
* On December 16th, 2018 it was announced that Charles would be on rest from the group following some health issues. A statement on his condition would be made later. It was also stated at this time that he would be present at all the fan meets for the upcoming single but would not perform with the group.
* December 27th, 2018: **5th single**. Eyes Eyes Eyes; Breath for the First Time; A Work of Art.

### 2019

* On January 1st, 2019 FREE WILL's manager announced that Charles health had shown improvement following a couple more weeks of rest he will revisit a doctor to decide on future activities. Later on January 15th, 2019 it was updated that Charles would be returning to FREE WILL member activities at the end of the month. It was also stated at this time that the group would release their first album later that year.
* June 11th, 2019: **1st Album**. Not For Long For Long; Sent You To Me Without Wings; I Love You; Like Tomorrow Doesn't Exist; End Up Happy; I Am Afraid; Do What I Want; What I'm About To Do; You're Gone; I'll Find; Eyes Eyes Eyes; Breath for the First Time; A Work of Art; Entertainment (G and Charles); 123 123 (Caz and Azar); Bet You Thought (Lee and Dea); Sleep (Matt, Sam, and Jax).
* On June 20th, 2019 FREE WILL was featured in MAYAUNE's Album. **Album**: Our Game (UPDATED; featuring Midnight Singers); Soda Pop Pop (UPDATED; featuring Cea Dragons); Moves Like You (featuring Alchemist); My Lover (featuring **Story Zero**); Castaway (featuring AVEX); Brain Games (featuring Resistance); The Waste (featuring Moon); Singers (featuring FREE WILL); Meltdown (featuring C-Singers); Unity In Us (UPDATED Rock Version; featuring Resistance and Alchemist); Try Anything (Featuring Midnight Singers and FREE WILL); I'm Just Awalkin Tonight; Case; Fire and Ashes; Crystal Moon; Your Girl.
* On June 26th, 2019 following the promotions for their first album it was announced that Charles was put back on hiatus after falling ill again. He would have a doctor follow up on his health and a statement regarding his activities would be made at a later date.
* On July 1st, 2019 a statement was made that Charles doctor had told him and the company it would be best to let him rest for the rest of the year. In December they planned to make another analysis of his health.
* On July 17th, 2019 Azar and Lee both announced they would be leaving the group following the 6th single.
* November 18th, 2019: **6th single**. You Can Do This; Everyone Falls. This single did not feature Charles who had been off and on medical hiatus since the start of the year.
* On November 20th, 2019 FREE WILL opened their 2nd generation auditions.
* November 29th, 2019 Azar and Lee graduated from FREE WILL.
* On December 5th, 2019 the group's manager made a statement that Charles had been cleared to resume activities in 2020 with a warning to not run back in all full start. FREE WILL's manager stated that following the doctor's orders Charles would only participate in recording the vocals, solo shots, and group shots of the next single. Charles would not be featured in the dance shot and would not dance onstage however would be present.
* On December 20th, 2019 Sam's profile was removed from FREE WILL. It was later stated he had withdrawn from the group.

### 2020-2022

* April 5th, 2020 the groups 2nd generation was introduced via a live broadcast.
* On June 14th, 2020 AIP announced that FREE WILL's 7th single originally scheduled for July 6th would be pushed back to July 13th due to the virus and the progression of editing and goods for this single.
* ~~July 6th, 2020~~: July 13th, 2020: **7th single.**
* December 12th, 2020: **8th single**. This was the first single to feature the 2nd generation.
* On February 28th, 2021 AIP announced that 2nd generation member Jack would currently be on suspension following breaking contract rules and leaking information about the groups next single. AIP would announce later following meeting with Jack and the groups managers what the decision would be.
	+ On March 3rd, 2021 AIP announced that Jack had decided to suspend his activities to reflect on his actions. His choice to return to the group would be decided on a later date.
* On April 11th, 2021 AIP announced that Jack had decided to end his contract with FREE WILL. He stated that he felt his actions did not portray a positive meaning for the group and that he had decided to pursue another path.
	+ Comment from Jack
		- I apologize for my past actions with leaking group information to friends and fans. Though I know this action may not be forgivable by all of you I have taken this month to think about my actions and have decided to end my short time with FREE WILL. This was a decision I made on my own and what I believe will be the best outcome for the groups future. G and Caz are amazing leaders and I treasure the short time I spent with the group. Cheer on FREE WILL and AIP in the future.
	+ Comment from FREE WILL's Manager
		- Hello this is FREE WILL's Manager under the a label. Back in February of this year it had been brought to our attention that 2nd generation member Jack had been willingly giving out information to friends and fans about the new single. This is a break in the contract with the members. Jack willingly took that time to consider his actions and reflect on himself. Though the members had encouraged his safe and healthy return Jack decided his best course of action would be to end his contract with AIP and FREE WILL. Please continue to support Jack in his future careers.
* May 16th, 2021: **9th single**.
* October 17th, 2021: **10th single.**
* On December 17th, 2021 Charles announced his graduation form FREE WILL and AIP project. His graduation was set for May of 2022
* Febaruay 6th, 2022: **11th single.**
* On February 11th, 2022 G and Caz announced their joint graduation from FREE WILL and AIP project. G announced he was going to study dance in another country following their graduation. Their joint graduation was set for September of 2022.
* May 7th, 2022: **12th single.** This was the last single to feature Charles who graduated in May.
* Charles graduated on May 20th, 2022.
* August 16th, 2022: **13th single.** This is the last single to feature G and Caz who graduated in September.
* G and Caz graduated on September 1st, 2022. Dea was named the next Captain and Matt the Sub Captain.
* December 6th, 2022: **14th single.**

### 2023-2024

* June 1st, 2023: **15th single.**
* October 8th, 2023: **16th single.**
* On January 2nd, 2024 Dea made the shocking announcement that FREE WILL had decided to disband at the end of the year celebrations. He stated the decision was a very difficult one but all the members had agreed that they wanted to try out new things or go different ways. After speaking with their manager and the company over the last year the group come to the decision to disband. Dea, Matt, Jax, Cody, Joshua C, and Nick all announced they would be graduating from FREE WILL and AIP project at the end of the year to follow new careers. Raiden announced he would be joining Alchemist as a 9th generation member prior to the rest of the 9th generation being announced.
* March 19th, 2024: **17th single.**
* June 1st, 2024: **2nd Album.**
* August 20th, 2024: **18th single.**
* November 2nd, 2023: **3rd Album FINAL.**
* FREE WILL disbanded on December 31st, 2024 with Raiden joining Alchemist and the others retiring from entertainment.