The 5th generation rookie girl group HITGS (힛지스) is finally making their official debut!

On April 28 at 6 PM KST, HITGS will release their first single album, "Things we love: H", and step into the K-pop scene with their unique style and global energy.

The album will include two tracks — the title song “SOURPATCH” and the B-side “Never Be Me.” Fans can expect a high-quality debut, as many famous international producers and singer-songwriters joined the project.

Skyler Stonestreet, known for Wendy’s “Best Ever,” Gil Lewis of aespa’s “Prologue,” and David Wilson, who worked on ZEROBASEONE’s “Feel the POP” and RIIZE’s “Love 119,” all contributed to the album.

Other global talents like Tyler Lewis from the UK (who had 1.5 million streams with “downtime”), Turkey's rising star INJI, and UK singer-songwriter Lozeak also joined the lineup. Even Diamond Pistols, who worked on Rich Brian’s viral hit “edamame,” helped shape the album’s sound.

But that’s not all — the group also teamed up with a top choreographer! Ling, a dancer from Jam Republic and runner-up from Mnet’s “Street Woman Fighter 2,” took charge of the choreography.

Ling has worked with global stars like Jennifer Lopez, BTS’s Jungkook, and Justin Bieber, and now she’s adding her magic to HITGS’s debut.

HITGS is the first girl group created by H Music Entertainment’s CEO Kim Kang Hyo. The group has five members: Hye Rin, Seo Hee, Lee Yu, Seo Jin, and Bibi.

Their group name, HITGS, stands for Hip, Innocent, Teenager, Girls, Story, showing off the themes and stories they’ll be sharing with fans.

With global producers, world-class choreography, and a strong concept, HITGS is getting ready to show the world what they’re made of.

Don't miss their debut on April 28!

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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