After Iz*One disbanded, it was discussed that Miyawaki Sakura will continue to operate under the umbrella of HYBE – Big Hit Music. According to an alleged insider from the industry, Kim Chaewon will also be leaving Woollim and joining HYBE Labels under the Source Music label. As a girl group member, Chaewon is expected to prepare to debut alongside #IZONE member Miyawaki Sakura.
Kim Chaewon:
Miyawaki Sakura:
The fact that Source Music’s performance director Elly follows both artists on Instagram also strengthens these claims.
HYBE is expected to debut three girl groups at the end of this year and next year. The group, which will be formed from former Iz*One and Produce 48 members, is expected to fill the vacant place from GFRIEND, while a girl group is expected to be formed in November-December 2021 that will consist of new rookie members who have never been recognized before. The third group is a girl group that will be formed at the end of I-LAND season 2, which will consist of female contestants. In fact, as a fourth, probably a group specific to Japan will be formed.
HYBE – Big Hit seems determined to fill the current girl group gap! Let’s see what will we see?