Na Haeun's future path
ナ・ハウンのこれからの道
SM Entertainment is currently preparing a new girl group for the first time since aespa. Na Haeun, who was considered a candidate for the group, has reportedly left SM.
SM's new girl group is likely to debut in the second half of 2024.
Na Haeun gained attention as a child dancer and joined SM as a trainee in 2022. However, according to Korean media, she has now left SM after two years of training.
About two months ago, an article with a photo titled "12 people react to back shots of SM female trainees" was published.
It gave the impression that "aespa's younger group is finally starting in earnest!"
I thought Na Ha Eun, who signed with SM in 2022, would be here too.
I remember that she was on stage when the video for the "Female Trainee Showcase" was uploaded to YouTube.
After that, there was no information about their debut, and I understood that it was postponed or canceled.
This year, aespa's performance has been remarkable.
Although the health of members such as Karina and Winter is a concern, aespa has grown into a stable and popular girl group that requires little attention.
I think Na Ha Eun was also in the "12 female trainees back shot" from about two months ago.
However, while SM's "new girl group" is likely to debut in the second half of 2024, it also said that Na Ha Eun, who was seen as one of the potential members, has left SM.
There is no way that SM's new girls will debut as a large group of 12.
If you are going to make a girl group for a world tour, 4-6 members would be appropriate.
In fact, top-class girl groups such as AM's aespa, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, and (G)I-DLE are made up of 4-6 members.
Therefore, in the process of narrowing down the 12 members to a select few of 4-6, Na Ha-eun was either told she was no longer a part of the group, or she felt uncomfortable with the members and chose to leave the company.
Both decisions are hard to understand.
She has been a beloved character since she was young, and her videos have had 900 million views.
Her dancing is at a superb level.
The problem may have been her singing ability. This is where innate qualities come into play.
If Ha-eun had the singing talent of Taeyeon, SM might have been able to create a girl group with her as a foundation.
★Meanwhile, Na Ha Eun is scheduled to throw the ceremonial opening pitch at the Korean professional baseball game on the 3rd.
If she is going to appear at an event like this, it appears that she has already signed a contract with another agency and started working.
It seems that it is still unclear from the outside as to whether Ha Eun is aiming to debut with a girls group or whether she will move on from her talent activities to become an actress.
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