EX-IZ*ONE’s Honda Hitomi Joins Kim Jae Joong’s New Girl Group SAY MY NAME as Final Member

Former IZ*ONE member Honda Hitomi is making her much-anticipated return to the K-pop scene as part of Kim Jae Joong’s new girl group SAY MY NAME. This announcement follows widespread speculation about her re-debuting under inKODE Entertainment.

On September 13, the excitement intensified when SAY MY NAME officially confirmed Hitomi as the seventh and final member of their lineup. In a vibrant teaser video, Hitomi captivated fans with her adorable visuals and radiant charm.

Watch the full teaser here:

Fans expressed their enthusiasm for the idol’s return:

“It’s crazy, Hi-chan is here and it’s awesome! Hi-chan, welcome and thank you for coming back!”

“Omg, I can’t believe the queen is re-debuting!”

“I had expected it since there had been rumors about it for a while, but I am really happy that it has been revealed like this.”

IZ*ONE disbanded in 2021, leading Hitomi and the other members to pursue individual careers. Hitomi continued her journey in the J-pop girl group AKB48, but eventually graduated, leaving many to wonder about her next steps.

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In addition to Hitomi, SAY MY NAME features members Mei, Soha, Dohee, Kanny, Junhwi, and Seungjoo. The group is set to make their debut in October 2024.

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