Former DIA member Seunghee, who now goes by Ji Yihyeon, has become a manager for a newly debuted rookie girl group! Keep on reading to learn who it is.
Former DIA Seunghee (Ju Yihyeon) Becomes Manager for Rookie K-Pop Girl Group
Ju Yihyeon, who previously debuted as a member of DIA under the name Seunghee, has remained in the K-pop industry. However, she is not an idol nor an actress, rather, she has become a manager for the K-pop girl group.
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That girl group is the hot new rookies CLASSy (also known as CLASS:y)!
In the 199th episode of MBC's "Omniscient Interfering View," we followed the daily life of Ju Yihyeon, who has gone from being an idol to being the manager of an idol group.
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Ju Yihyeon, a former member of the girl group DIA, is the CEO of CLASSy's company, M25, and their manager. As a former idol, Ju Yihyeon perfectly performs her tasks for the girl group's debut with a unique perspective and drive.
Her unique charm, which has remained hidden since she departed from DIA, has captivated viewers' attention.
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During the episode, Ju Yihyeon talks about her hopes for CLASSy. She tells viewers, "I did not do well when I was an idol, but I hope CLASSy does well."
The former idol showed off her dedication by personally preparing and packing a lunch box for CLASSy. The lunch box has healthy and delicious food perfect for the girl group's diet, as they have to maintain their weight for debut promotions.
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CLASSy, who at the time were preparing for their debut, was seen practicing diligently. The teaser showed the girls playfully battling with each other and even drinking powdered milk.
However, things get serious when Ji Yihyeon enters the practice room. Along with the lunch boxes she made is a scale to check the members' weight. She appears stressed by the weight of the girls, but ends up laughing as the girls make excuses for their weight.
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The episode will air on May 14, Saturday, at 11:10 PM KST.
Who is Ju Yihyeon?
Ju Yihyeon initially promoted under the name Seunghee, as her birth name is Ju Sunghee.
She debuted as a member of F-VE DOLLS in 2013 and remained with the group until their unofficial disbandment in 2014. Following their official disbandment in 2015, she became a trainee again and re-debuted as the leader of DIA.
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However, she left DIA in 2016 after her contracts expired, citing her desire to pursue an acting career. Prior to leaving DIA, she had already acted in several dramas, such as "The Night Watchman's Journal" and "The Producers."
The last drama she acted in was "My First Love" in 2018. Currently, she is the CEO of M25 and is the manager of CLASSy.
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Written by Alexa Lewis
