As FIFTY FIFTY prepares for their re-debut with a fresh lineup, the enigmatic member Athena has finally revealed her identity! Keep reading to learn more about the upcoming idol. Here’s what we’ve discovered thus far.
On August 12, ATTRAKT officially revealed their fifth member, ATHENA, through a video titled “We are FIFTY FIFTY”on various social media platforms.
On August 9, a group trailer was released which revealed the names and faces of four members: Keena, Moon Chanelle, Yewon, and Hana. The identity of one member was kept a secret, leading to speculation that they could be the youngest member and visual center of the group.
On this day, the unidentified member is revealed to be Athena, a private trainee who has not yet been introduced by the company.
Despite this, once her personal trailer clip was released, Athena’s background was quickly recognized by fans and media outlets, leading to the sharing of details.
According to multiple sources including TopStarNews and KProfiles, it is reported that Athena was born to a Taiwanese father and a Korean mother. She holds dual citizenship in Korean and Swedish and is also fluent in Korean, Swedish, and English.
Despite the potential assumption that Athena’s name could be a stage name, it has been verified that her given name is, in fact, Athena, with the surname Yang. She was born in 2007 and is currently 17 years old.
#fiftyfifty #fiftyfifty #athena 17ages, 2007, athena yang. sweden stockholm nice to meet U, athena! ! pic.twitter.com/rnsojp3L8i
— JUNGRIMAN5050 (@JUNGRIMAN5050) August 9, 2024
The up-and-coming Swedish idol’s pre-debut photo has been making its way through the K-pop community.
In 2023, YTN News reported that during a Korean cultural festival in Stockholm, Sweden, a short interview featured a female participant who is believed to be Athena. Despite wearing minimal makeup, she was highly praised for her natural beauty.
#fiftyfifty #fiftyfifty #athena 17ages, 2007, athena yang. sweden stockholm nice to meet U, athena! ! pic.twitter.com/7WBiRdOZj7
— JUNGRIMAN5050 (@JUNGRIMAN5050) August 9, 2024
#HELLOFIFTYFIFTY We found the identity of 5th “MakNae”member of #FiftyFifty!Athena Yang from Sweden. Short news interview clip of her during 2023 Korean Culture Festival in Sweden.https://t.co/AieR42Cgo6
— toestie (@piak11) August 9, 2024
Furthermore, there are rumors that she made it to the final round of the 2018 Swedish Piano Competition, which only adds to the intrigue surrounding her background.
On Reddit, netizens are already expressing positive reactions towards the new member, commending her appearance in the teaser video.
Several users have drawn comparisons between her and popular idols like IVE’s Jang Wonyoung and Leeseo, as well as aespa’s NingNing. This further supports the notion that she truly embodies her namesake, which is linked to the Greek goddess of wisdom and war.
The re-debut of FIFTY FIFTY generated a lot of excitement and received positive feedback, including:
- “This lineup couldn’t be better. I have no doubts about FIFTY FIFTY’s success.
- “I really hope that they do well and that those who conspired behind the scenes to steal the group are punished.”
The second mini-album of the new FIFTY FIFTY lineup, consisting of Keena, Hana, Athena, Moon Chanelle, and Yewon, is set to be released on September 20, along with the start of their promotions.
There is also curiosity about whether the group will be able to overcome the previous negative public perception that has surrounded them.
At the same time, the original members of FIFTY FIFTY who departed from the group also suggested the possibility of reuniting under a different record label.
On August 12, Aran, Sio, and Saena joined Massive E&C, a subsidiary of IOK Company, with plans to begin full-fledged activities in the second half of the year. To kick off their promotions, the trio has already updated their group profile photo and created personal Instagram accounts.
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