Japanese girl group AKB48's Miho Miyazaki, who unfortunately failed to debut as a member of IZ*ONE after appearing on 'Produce 48', will resume activities in Korea.

On December 12, Miho Miyazaki made a live broadcast for 5 hours in her YouTube channel under the title 'Miao Channel Year-end Thanksgiving'.

At the end of the broadcast, Miho Miyazaki said that she would make an important announcement, and a placard reading "I'm graduating from AKB48" was showed.

She greeted the viewers by shouting, "I'm graduating from AKB48." She made her debut in AKB48 as the 5th group in 2008, and explained that she would leave the group by February 2022.

Moreover, she revealed that she plans to do activities in Korea in the future, raising the expectations of domestic fans. However, the schedule is not clear due to the aftermath of COVID-19.

AKB48, a Japanese girl group, has maintained a reputation for more than 15 years, starting with the first group, which debuted in 2006, and produced a number of stars.

Miho Miyazaki, appeared on Mnet's 'Produce 48' in 2018 and challenged her debut as a member of the Korean girl group IZ*ONE. In the second half of the show, he remained at the top of the charts, reaching No. 1, but he was ranked 15th in the final rankings and did not make the final 12 members.

The program was flooded in controversy when it was revealed that PD Ahn Joon Young and CP Kim Yong Beom, who were in charge of directing, manipulated the rankings.

In March, the Supreme Court charged PD Ahn and CP Kim with fraud and other charges, and sentenced them a fine of 37 million won, and 1 year and 8 months in prison.

Yoo Byung Jae has opened up about his relationship with his girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, and the reactions have been overwhelming!

On December 22, the popular web variety show DdeunDdeun aired a special video from the "2nd Pinggyego Award".

A star-studded event with celebrities like Cha Seung Won, Park Shin Hye, Lee Dong Wook, and many more. But all eyes were on Yoo Byung Jae as he talked about his girlfriend.

During the show, Yoo Byung Jae casually mentioned his romance, saying, "Many people around me were surprised, but I’ve received a lot of support, and we’re loving each other beautifully."

His relationship was one of the hot topics during the ceremony, with fellow stars asking him lots of questions about his girlfriend.

Ji Seok Jin asked if Lee Yoo Jung was okay with their relationship going public. Yoo Byung Jae shared, "I asked for her consent several times, and she gave me a clear answer, so we decided to go public." He confirmed that they were both happy with their decision.

When asked why Lee Yoo Jung is dating him, Yoo Byung Jae seemed a bit caught off guard. Hong Jin Kyung jokingly asked, "Why is your girlfriend dating someone like you?"

Yoo Byung Jae answered honestly, saying, "She said she likes my atmosphere, how I treat her, and my consideration. I always sleep later than her and wake up earlier," showing off his hardworking side.

As for nicknames, they haven't come up with one yet! Yoo Byung Jae said, "We just call each other by our names."

When the topic of marriage came up, Yoo Byung Jae shyly replied to Jo Hye Ryeon’s question about singing "Anakanna" at his wedding, saying, "If I do get married, I’ll ask you then." So, no wedding plans for now, but their love seems strong!

For those who don’t know, Yoo Byung Jae’s girlfriend, Lee Yoo Jung, is a beauty instructor and DJ. Born in 1997, she's 9 years younger than Yoo Byung Jae, who was born in 1988.

She gained attention for her appearance on Love Catcher in Bali, and many have noticed she resembles stars like Han So Hee and Song Hye Kyo. With over 115,000 followers, she’s definitely catching eyes!

Yoo Byung Jae's relationship is sparking a lot of curiosity, but for now, they're focused on enjoying their time together—no wedding bells just yet!

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