JYP Entertainment could be gearing up to launch a new girl group, with ITZY and NMIXX already in their lines! These rumors sparked due to a recent thread in an online South Korean community titled “Apparently JYP is going to start a new girl group.” Quickly, fans reacted with mixed feelings towards the inclusion of a new group in the company.
The post in question included a mysterious photo allegedly showcasing the potential group members, which was captioned with “Babies are so cute” in the original snap. These rumors say that the girl band will feature four members handpicked by Park Jinyoung himself. The intention? Making the successors of Miss A, with songs that are “easy to listen to,” similar to LE SSERAFIM’s “EASY.”
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Scheduled to possibly debut in January 2025, the rumor hasn’t been confirmed by JYP Entertainment but has already sparked considerable debate among fans. On one hand, some expressed that the company should focus on nurturing ITZY and NMIXX, who debuted in 2019 and 2022, respectively. On the other hand, different fans say the agency needs a girl group with a more laidback sound.
Only time will tell if these speculations are right!