Following an update on Source Music's Korean Wiki page, many are under the impression that HYBE Labels will be debuting a new girl group this year. Keep on reading for all the details.
LESSARFIM Appears Under Source Music's Korean Wiki
The K-pop girl group battle this year, 2022, is expected to be extremely tense with the abundance of top fourth-generation rookies, such as aespa, IVE, STAYC, NMIXX and more. Now, it appears HYBE Labels is planning to join this race, as eagle-eyed internet users discover a new group under Source Music's Korean Wiki page.
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On January 12, 2022, the profile of a girl group named LESARAFIM was published on Source Music's Namu Wiki page. Previously, HYBE Labels registered the copyright for this name on October 12, 2021. They are expected to debut in 2022, but information concerning their members, leader and fandom is still unknown.
Is HYBE Preparing to Debut a New Girl Group?
According to the rumors, LESSARAFIM will consist of six members. In particular, the most notable members and Miyawaki Sakura (1998) and Kim Chaewon (2000), who are both former members of IZ*ONE. Heo Yunjin (2001), who competed on "Produce 48," is also expected to make her debut in this girl group.
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Additionally, Source Music trainees Soobin (2001), Yijun (2004) and Chaemin (2006) are expected to debut in this girl group. Sakura is the only Japanese member, Yijun hails from Taiwan, and Heo Yunjin is Korean-American. The other three members were born and raised in South Korea.
Though the chemistry and capabilities of all the members are unknown, many believe in the training of HYBE and Source Music. Additionally, the group's visuals have garnered praise from internet users. Sakura is known as one of the top beauties in IZ*ONE. She and Chaewon have garnered huge fanbases in Korea and Japan. Meanwhile, the remaining four members are also praised for their youthful and pure visuals.
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Many are hoping the girl group does, in fact, debut with the name LESSARAFIM. People say the name sounds like poetry and is an artistic choice. Others noted that the name is reminiscent of IZ*ONE elegant concept. LESSARFIM is inspired by Les Seraphim, a reference to the celestial beings in the court of Yahweh in the vision of Isaiah.
However, the news of a new girl group under Source Music has saddened others. This is due to GFRIEND's disbandment back in 2021. Some loyal BUDDYs stated that despite how much they want to support the new girl group, it is hard to do so following the treatment GFRIEND received fully.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
