Kim Chae Won Rumored To Debut Under HYBE Labels

JAKARTA - Kim Chae Won, former IZ * ONE, has reportedly signed a contract to join HYBE Labels. He will be a member of the new group Source Music under HYBE.

Quoting Star News today, August 17, this new group will consist of five members. Three of them are former IZ*ONE members such as Chae Won while the other two are Mnet's Produce 48 program participants who did not debut in the winning group.

In addition, Miyawaki Sakura, who was previously reported to have joined Big Hit Entertainment, has the latest news.

Currently, Sakura's agency and HYBE are negotiating so there is no confirmation from either the agency or Sakura's side. There are also other former IZ*ONE members who are considering the group's offer but are in a dilemma because they are interested in becoming an actress.

On the same day, HYBE responded by saying, “We were unable to verify the information regarding our artist contracts. We ask for understanding.”

Kim Chae Won is a Woollim Entertainment trainee who participated in the Produce 48 competition. Coming out as the winner, Chae Won debuted with the group IZ * ONE until last April.

If this news is true, then Kim Chae Won will switch agencies to HYBE Labels which is home to BTS, TXT, ENHYPEN, and others.