PLEDIS Entertainment, the powerhouse behind the 13-member K-pop group SEVENTEEN, is set to debut a new boy group. A recent report by JTBC revealed that the group will join the K-pop scene early next year. They will reportedly have five to six members. This includes foreign trainees, adding a global flair to the group’s dynamic.
The agency issued a statement. “It is true that we are gearing up for the debut of a new boy group in the first quarter of 2024. We will provide more information later and we ask for your continued interest.”
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Hoshi fueled fans’ anticipation
SEVENTEEN‘s Hoshi fueled fans’ anticipation during their seventh Korean fan meeting. In a cheeky move that defied the company’s instructions, Hoshi introduced five trainees in the crowd and said they would be in PLEDIS Entertainment’s upcoming boy group. The trainees kept their face masks on but acknowledged the applauding crowd.
This moment reminded fans of NU’EST‘s 2013 showcase, where they introduced their junior group SEVENTEEN, making the reveal at CARATLAND much more special. The new group is set to follow in the footsteps of their successful predecessors. They will be PLEDIS Entertainment’s first boy group since SEVENTEEN‘s debut in 2015 and the agency’s first K-pop act since the debut of the girl group PRISTIN in 2016.
The playful reveal was not without a certain amount of comedic tension, as the other SEVENTEEN members quipped about the repercussions of the introduction. “Hoshi may have gotten himself into trouble just now…the CEO probably won’t like this,” they joked. Woozi added, “Whenever the CEO tells us not to do something, it’s always Choi Seungcheol and Kwon Soonyoung who go out and do those exact things.”
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About PLEDIS Entertainment
PLEDIS Entertainment, founded in 2007 by Han Sung-Soo, has been a significant player in the K-pop industry. After HYBE Corporation, formerly Big Hit Entertainment, acquired a majority stake in PLEDIS in 2020, the company has continued to operate independently, benefiting from HYBE’s expertise and financial support. PLEDIS Entertainment collectively refers to its artists, including fromis_9, soloists, and actors, as Happy Pledis.
The K-pop community is buzzing with anticipation. The question on everyone’s lips is, “Are you excited to meet PLEDIS Entertainment’s new boy group?” Yes, we are!
Stay tuned for more as we await the next big name in K-pop. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi introduced his dongsaengs to Carats ahead of schedule! Source: X/@hoshcns.