SIO, a former member of the girl group FIFTY FIFTY, is back and ready to shine with her new girl group ABLUME! She recently reached out to her fans with a heartwarming message.

On October 15, SIO shared on social media, “It's been a while~ I'm greeting you with a new name. I've really missed you all…! I wonder if everyone has been happy. I hope many good things are coming your way, and I’ll cast a spell for happiness~! One, two, three. Don't worry, be happy!” Her words show just how much she cares about her fans and their well-being.

Earlier that day, MASSIVE E&C, the label under NSIENM (formerly IOK Company), announced the launch of ABLUME, a three-member girl group that includes SIO, along with ARAN and SENA. They also opened the official social media accounts for the group, so fans can follow their journey.

The name ABLUME is a beautiful choice! It combines the German word "blume," which means flower. This name symbolizes growth and the process of blossoming. It represents how the three members, like small seeds, will discover their unique colors through their individual charms and talents, coming together to create amazing music.

The group’s social media accounts were launched at 1 PM, and fans can now connect with ABLUME on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook.

SIO's positive message and the launch of ABLUME are exciting news for fans! It’s great to see her spreading joy and connecting with everyone. Fans are eagerly looking forward to what ABLUME will bring to the music scene. With their unique approach and positive vibes, it seems like they are ready to bloom!

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Xiumin’s agency, ONE HUNDRED, has spoken out about his unexpected exclusion from KBS 2TV’s Music Bank.

On March 4, the agency released an official statement, saying, “Xiumin, under INB100, is preparing for his solo comeback with Interview X on March 10, his first in two years and six months."

They added, "We have tried multiple times to reach out to KBS to secure a stage for him, but they have completely ignored us.”

The agency also revealed shocking details, stating, “Recently, KBS unofficially told us that Xiumin cannot appear on Music Bank or any programs where SM Entertainment artists are also performing.”

They continued, “We have repeatedly contacted KBS, asking them to put the artist and his fans first, but they won’t even respond.”

ONE HUNDRED strongly criticized the situation, saying, “As a public broadcast station, KBS should not be making decisions based on a specific company’s stance."

They added, "This is extremely unfair. We have done everything we can to resolve this, and we’re deeply disappointed to have to break this news to fans.”

Despite the setback, the agency reassured fans, promising, “Even if Xiumin can’t appear on KBS, we won’t give up. We’ll find even better opportunities for him to showcase his performances in front of fans.”

Meanwhile, Xiumin, who moved to INB100 (a subsidiary of ONE HUNDRED LABEL) in 2023, is set to release his second mini-album, Interview X, on March 10.

Fans are now waiting to see how this situation unfolds.

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