Ex-IZ*ONE Member Honda Hitomi Rumored to Debut in Girl Group Under Kim Jaejoong’s Agency

“An article discussing the possibility of Honda Hitomi (IZ*ONE) joining a new Korean girl group was posted on the popular Korean forum “theqoo”on August 30, causing a stir among fans.”

During the discussion, it was mentioned that Hitomi Honda, a former member of the popular K-pop group IZ*ONE, was followed on Instagram by both the CEO and director of iNKODE. This agency was founded by the well-known 2nd generation K-pop idol, Kim Jaejoong. Furthermore, rumors have been circulating about Hitomi being in Korea for training, as her account is registered in Korea.

[UPDATE] 🔔Take this with a grain of salt: iNKODE’s CEO and director, recently followed #HITOMI on Instagram. Fans noticed her account is based in South Korea, sparking training or project rumors.#혼다히토미 #本田仁美 #HondaHitomi @hnd_htm__1006 pic.twitter.com/lQWKv53RMD

— for honda hitomi (@hndhtmsocial) July 28, 2024

In addition, it has been observed by fans that Hitomi has not posted anything on her personal Instagram account since February. Furthermore, iNKODE recently released a teaser for a new girl group, sparking speculation that Hitomi may be making her debut with this group.

Some fans are excited about this rumor, but others are still suspicious. They are reminding others that there was a previous false rumor about Honda Hitomi joining TripleS.

Here are a few remarks from internet users:

This appears to be a 100% debut. Let’s do our best!
I admire her for her strong work ethic and ability to excel.
Hitomi, I really waited for so long
She is well known in Korea and Japan, so she might be able to make a comeback well
Since arriving in Korea, Hitomi has never engaged in any controversial actions.
I have high hopes for her success considering her strong work ethic.

Theqoo