Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Won, former members of the group IZ*ONE, officially signed an exclusive contract with Source Music, accelerating their re-debut.

Source Music announced on March 14, "The two artists have signed an exclusive contract with us based on mutual trust, and they plan to debut as the first girl group to be launched in cooperation with Hybe and Source Music."

Source Music is a label under Hybe, and it has been reported that they are about to launch a new girl group early.

Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Won were selected as Mnet 'Produce 48' and were active in the project group IZ*ONE. After two years and six months of activities, they disbanded in April of last year and have been working hard to debut as a new girl group.

▲ Below is the full text of Source Music’s official position

Hello, this is Source Music.

We would like to inform you that Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Won have signed exclusive contracts with Hybe label Source Music.

The two artists have signed an exclusive contract with us based on mutual trust and will debut as the first girl group to be launched in collaboration with Hybe and Source Music.

We ask for your support and anticipation for the two artists who will show new sides of themselves in Source Music, which values ​​the value of good music and content.

Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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