Kep1er member Huening Bahiyyih is gaining attention for looking like soloist Jeon Somi. Keep on reading for all the details.
Kep1er Huening Bahiyyih Draws Attention for Resemblance to Jeon Somi
On January 3, Kep1er, a girl group formed on Mnet's "Girls Planet 999," made their official debut with the album "FIRST IMPACT" and the lead single "WA DA DA." Kep1er's debut received much attention from the K-pop community, and member Huening Bahiyyih was one of the most talked-about in the group.
Huening Bahiyyih made a huge impression at the debut showcase and appeared with her new blonde hair. The idol showed off her outstanding visual, and many agreed that this new look suited her. People stated that Huening Bahiyyih received a visual upgrade with her blonde hair and had more of a star aura.
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The idol also proved her outstanding popularity among the Kep1er members. After appearing on "Girls Planet 999," Huening Bahiyyih amassed a huge international fanbase. In the finale, she ranked second place despite not ranking in the top nine for the last episode. She is also the member with the highest amount of views on her fancam. Despite the controversies surrounding Huening Bahiyyih, she is undeniably the most internationally famous member.
When Huening Bahiyyih's "WA DA DA" fancam was released, the video garnered more than 570,000 views in a day, far exceeding the views of the other members. Keywords about Huening Bahiyyih also entered the top trends on Twitter in several countries when Kep1er released their debut music video.
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Following the release of her photos and fancams, many believe she looked similar to Jeon Somi. Coincidentally, they are both half-Korean and half-American. People stated that they both have big, doll-like eyes, bright Western features and tall figures. Now that Huening Bahiyyih's hair is dyed blonde, she looks even more like the "DUMB DUMB" songstress!
People state that if Huening Bahiyyih maintains her beauty, she can be the "Jeon Somi" of the fourth generation!
Some comments concerning Huening Bahiyyih and Jeon Somi's visual similarities read, "Bahiyyih is the most recognized face of the group. Now that she found a suitable style for her, she will become even more popular," "Do they all become 'half angels' and 'Barbie dolls' when they dye their hair blonde?" "It feels like Bahiyyih copied Somi," "When I saw her, I thought she was Somi," "Bahiyyih is so much prettier as a blonde. Black hair did not suit her at all," and "Bahiyyih has a huge international fanbase. I hope she becomes popular."
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Kep1er Recent Activities
Kep1er made their official debut on January 3 with their first mini-album, "FIRST IMPACT," and the lead single, "WA DA DA." The group was originally supposed to debut on December 14, 2021. However, their debut was postponed to January 2022 after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
On January 3, Kep1er announced their fandom name and official colors.
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