Eagle-eyed fans have connected some dots
In a surprising twist, YG Entertainment has announced plans for another girl group, just a year after BABYMONSTER made their debut. In a recent video, company founder Yang Hyun Suk shared exciting updates featuring both male and female trainees.
After detailing the male lineup, he shifted his focus to the girls, revealing that we can expect a brand-new girl group soon. This new unit will consist of four members, all officially selected. The first member’s introduction is set for May 28, KST, ramping up excitement among fans eager for more details.
YG Entertainment’s new girl group is composed of 4 members, and all the members have been selected. The members will be introduced one by one soon.pic.twitter.com/Kl44IJuRSj
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) May 25, 2025
This sudden announcement has caught many off guard, particularly since BABYMONSTER’s debut was only in 2023. Typically, YG doesn’t introduce new groups of the same gender in such quick succession, heightening fan interest and speculation about the upcoming members.
BLACKPINK Disbandment Buzz Reignites After Plans For YG Entertainment’s New Girl Group Announcement
With the buzz surrounding the announcement, rumors are swirling about potential members, and one name stands out: former ILLIT member Youngseo. Originally introduced to fans through the survival show R U Next? by JTBC and BELIFT LAB, she clinched second place and was poised to debut with ILLIT. Unfortunately, her journey took a turn as she left the group shortly before their debut, following a mutual termination of her contract.
Since her departure, speculations about her future have run rampant, with many suggesting she might have found a new home at The Black Label, a subsidiary of YG. Despite not being included in The Black Label’s latest girl group MEOVV, she’s been seen around the YG building, often with other female trainees, fueling rumors of her joining this new girl group.
youngseo is literally belift’s biggest loss like she has everything talent, visuals, star aura they fumbled hard pic.twitter.com/PyxCQuUaDc
— ୨ৎ (@kiyoroha) May 26, 2025
As rumors swirl about Youngseo potentially debuting in this new girl group, anticipation is building. While the company has yet to confirm any of these speculations, fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming member reveals, hoping their favorite star will be in the lineup.
