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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ex-ILLIT's Youngseo and ex-BIGHIT trainee to debut in THE BLACK LABEL's new co-ed K-pop group? Insiders reveal rumored line-up
THE BLACK LABEL announced the formation of a new K-pop group, 9 months after MEOVV's debut. What makes the group unique is its co-ed line-up, which is a rare case in the K-pop landscape. Although details about the members, the group's name, concept, debut date, etc. have been kept under wraps, fans have theories and grounds to back the speculations. Some insiders claimed to have found out the debut line-up of the upcoming group. Youngseo is speculated to debut as THE BLACK LABEL's new co-ed group member Youngseo was a member of the final debut lineup of ILLIT, however she opted out at the last minute due to unknown reasons. Following that her whereabouts were unknown, except for the fact that she was spotted with YG Entertainment trainees a few times. She was previously speculated to be signed with YG's subsidiary THE BLACK LABEL and debut as part of their latest girl group, MEOVV. With that not having happened, now fans and industry insiders are of the opinion that she is part of the upcoming co-ed group. Other speculated members of THE BLACK LABEL's new co-ed group Jo Woochan, a 2005-born BIGHIT Entertainment trainee, is rumored to be a part of THE BLACK LABEL's new co-ed group. He was part of the pre-debut BIGHIT team Trainee A. He started as a trainee with CUBE Entertainments and also participated on Mnet's Show Me The Money 6. Besides him, Model Lee Chae Won is another rumored male member of the new group. He is better known as Tarzzan, and his previous association with K-pop included his feature in NewJeans' Supernatural music video. Like Youngseo, Annie Moon was also rumored to debut with MEOVV, but she reportedly didn't make the cut before the group's launch. As a chaebol heir, Annie Moon had already garnered attention online due to her old money background as the Samsung chairman's granddaughter and her striking visuals. The fifth rumored member of THE BLACK LABEL is Bailey Sok, a talented young artist born in 2004. Before joining the group, she had already gained recognition for her choreography work on hit songs for notable K-pop idols like Red Velvet, aespa, and BIGBANG's Taeyang.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
One month after severing ties with Kim Soo Hyun, Prada appoints this 19-year-old K-pop idol as its new face
Kim Soo Hyun's recent controversy has sent shockwaves through the fashion and entertainment industries. The allegations about his relationship with Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor have sparked intense backlash, leading to the termination of his contracts with several brands. Prada was the first major brand to act quickly, severing ties with the actor just three days after the scandal erupted. One month after parting ways with Kim Soo Hyun, the luxury brand has now tapped a 19-year-old Korean-American idol as its new face. Prada cuts ties with Kim Soo Hyun Prada officially ended its partnership with Kim Soo Hyun on March 14, 2025, citing the severity of the controversy surrounding his alleged relationship with the late actress Kim Sae Ron. The decision was made at Prada's headquarters level and was confirmed by a representative from Prada Korea, stating that the contract had been terminated by mutual agreement . Kim Soo Hyun had been appointed as Prada's brand ambassador in December 2024, but the collaboration lasted less than three months before its termination. Who is Prada's new brand ambassador? Prada has announced a new brand ambassador on April 17, 2025—Lee Gawon, a Korean-American idol from MEOVV. MEOVV's Gawon has been announced as Prada's new brand ambassador. The 19-year-old is making a name for herself in K-pop and fashion. After gaining recognition at Milan Fashion Week 2025, where she walked the runway for Prada's Fall/Winter show, Gawon has joined MEOVV under The BLACK LABEL. Her striking features, poise, and confidence have earned her widespread praise globally. What is the Prada curse? The Prada Curse is an online theory suggesting that Asian celebrities who have been associated with the Prada brand have faced controversy or career setbacks. Some notable celebrities mentioned in connection with this theory include Zheng Shuang, Irene of Red Velvet, Kai Ko, Kris Wu, Li Yifeng, Chanyeol of EXO, and Cai Xukun. The theory has been resurfacing since Kim Soo Hyun's controversy broke out, and many fans are now worrying about Gawaon's association with the brand. Meanwhile, some have also debunked the theory, asserting the young and budding star's association will give the brand a fresh edge in the Asian market. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
