Miyawaki Sakura And Kim Chae Won Join Source Music’s New Girl Group After IZ*ONE’s Disbandment

Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Won found a new home and group after their first girl group disbanded.

The rise of reality TV shows around the world has spawned the Mnet competition series, Produce 101. Due to popular demand, the franchise released more shows, including produce 48 – the show that created the now disbanded group, IZ*ONE.

The girl group initially had 12 members: Jang Won Young, Jo Yu Ri, Choi Ye Na, An Yu Jin, Nako Yabuki, Kwon Eunbi, Kang Hyewon, Hitomi Honda, Kim Min Ju, Lee Chae Yeon, Miyawaki Sakura, and Kim Chae. . Won. But two years after their debut in October 2018, the group confirmed the end of their contract and their dissolution.

Almost four years after their last performance together, two of its members decided to reunite and become part of the new group.

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Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Win Deal With HYBE Labels’ Source Music Entertainment

On Monday, a representative from Source Music confirmed that the two idols will be part of the first girl group launched by HYBE Labels and Source Music Entertainment. As of press time, Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Won have already signed their contracts with the company.

“They will debut as the first girl group launched through the cooperation of HYBE and Source Music,” the rep said. “Please show a lot of anticipation and support for both artists as they show new sides of themselves to Source Music, which values ​​good music and value in content.”

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Miyawaki Sakura has since left his longtime group, HKT48, and terminated his contract with his Japanese management agency.

Meanwhile, rumors of Kim Chae Won’s debut with girl group Source Music began in August 2021. Two days later, a report emerged that Miyawaki Sakura would also be joining her.

IZ*ONE almost debuted

Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Won’s decision to move forward with the new group and new group members came months after rumors of IZ*ONE’s comeback surfaced.

Sports Kyunghang revealed at the time that the IZ*ONE members were in talks to reunite. But CJ ENM dismissed the allegations and said the group’s future remains unknown.

“We are well aware of fan fundraising. We are grateful for their support. However, even if IZ*ONE gets back together and we move forward with the production of a new album, we plan to fund it ourselves,” the statement read.

With the recent move of Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Won, it’s safe to say that IZ*ONE’s comeback is no longer possible.

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