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TOP 7 Former IZONE Member Hitomi Honda Returning to Korea?
Recently, “Say My Name”, a new girl group produced by Kim Jae-joong, has been making waves. Kim Jae-joong introduced the group through his “Incode” entertainment company.
Their individual trailers have been garnering a lot of attention, and the members released so far are Dohee, Kani, and Mei, each with their own unique visuals and charm.
Mei’s trailer caught our eye with its fairytale-like background and innocent image. The group is set to make their official debut in October, and many fans are looking forward to it.
On a related note, an interesting rumor has been circulating: former Japanese IZONE member Hitomi Honda may be joining “Say My Name” as a member.
The rumor was sparked when Hitomi followed Incode officials on social media and she was spotted with other idols at a restaurant in the “Mapo” neighborhood in South Korea.
However, nothing has been officially confirmed, and the media has yet to officially mention Hitomi’s signing, so it’s possible that it’s just a rumor.
TOP 6 Reunions
The news of the “Lovelyz” reunion is also resonating with many fans. The group was last seen as a complete unit on the TV program “What’s the point of playing?
Plans have been announced for new music and a tour to celebrate their 10th anniversary, and while nothing has been finalized yet, fans are getting excited.
The reunion of “Fiesta” also touched fans. Member “Cha o-ru” used her own funds to purchase the copyright of the group’s signature song “Chanhae” and made a remake music video with the rest of the group.
The music video, released on August 31st, was enough to move fans, and we hope that Cha o-ru and the members’ efforts to get back together will create another comeback myth.
TOP 5 LE SSERAFIM releases new album CRAZY and faces controversy head-on
Recently, K-pop group LE SSERAFIM made a comeback with their new album “Crazy” and faced various controversies head-on. The members apologized for their performance at Coachella and Eunchae’s comments and promised to show their growth.
On the album, LE SSERAFIM showcased their unfamiliar EDM style and voguing performance, which is considered addictive by fans.
TOP 4 NCT’s “Tae-il” Expelled from SM for Sexual Offenses
The news of NCT’s “Tae-il” exit also shook the entertainment industry. In connection with the sex crime charges, SM Entertainment quickly announced Taeil’s departure from the team.
This sparked a lot of controversy among fans. SM’s quick response shocked fans, who are still waiting for more details to come out about the case.
TOP 3 FiftyFifty ex-members fight back
Fifty Fifty is in the midst of a complicated legal battle in which the former members have filed a lawsuitagainst their agency, Attract, for settlement money, while at the same time, Attract is suingthem for damages.
This conflict has turned into a major litigation issue within the K-POP industry and has attracted a lot of attention, especially as news broke that the former members have signed with new agencies to resume their activities, drawing criticism from fans and the public.
TOP 2 NewJeans and Min hee-jin
In August 2024, fans were shocked to learn that Min Hee-Jin was dismissed from her agency, ADOR.
The conflict between ADOR and Min Hee-jin over the production contractwas a major point of contention, with Min Hee-jin claiming that it was a one-sided contract.
The agency demanded that she sign a contract with the right to terminate the contract within 30 days, but Min Hee-Jin refused, and fans are worried that this will disrupt the preparation of New Jins’ full album.
TOP 1 ‘AESPA”s Karina becomes Prada Ambassador
K-pop group AESPA’s Karina is once again in the spotlight as the new global ambassador for Prada.
Each member of AESPA is an ambassador for a different luxury brand, and KARINA is also a regular MC on the KBS show “Syncro You.
AESPA’s popularity is also continuing to break records, and their new song “Supernova” has been at the top of the Melon chart for 14 consecutive weeks.
This August 2024 entertainment news roundup has been full of highlights and new beginnings, but what are your favorite stories?
