Queendom fans are eyeing to see former IZ*ONE members Yabuki Nako and Honda Hitomi in the upcoming installment, Queendom Puzzle.
Yabuki Nako and Honda Hitomi debuted with IZ*ONE in 2018 after making it to the top 12 in the Mnet reality show, Produce 48. The project group, however, disbanded in 2021 despite the talks about the potential contract extension.
While the other members had already debuted with other girl groups, fans set their eyes on Yabuki Nako and Honda Hitomi due to the duo's possible appearance in the Mnet show.
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Will Yabuki Nako and Honda Hitomi Appear on Queendom Puzzle?
Mnet (via Korea JoongAng Daily) confirmed earlier this month that Queendom's newest installment, Queendom Puzzle, would premiere in June. Although the lineup has not been confirmed yet, there have been rumors that Yabuki Nako and Honda Hitomi will join the show.
In response to this, the show itself set the record straight on Wednesday.
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"It's a difficult stage to talk about as the overall casting is in progress," the show said, per a news outlet.
The show previously said it would reveal the artists in May. However, it gave a hint through a teaser video that shows the jumbled letters "IURP WZHQWB HLJKW WR VHYHQ.
Queendom Puzzle will introduce K-pop idols who have already debuted in other groups. Through the show, they will debut in a new project girl group.
They will need to create sub-units "like a puzzle" before competing against one another until the show ends.
Queendom Puzzle Aims To Surprise Viewers
Queendom first season included AOA, Oh My Girl, (G)I-DLE, MAMAMOO, Park Bom, and Lovelyz. Meanwhile, LOONA, VIVIZ, Hyolyn, Brave Girls, Kep1er, and WJSN joined season 2.
Ahead of the premiere, the show's production team said that the artist lineup, which would be shared in May, would shock everyone.
"[The show] will be a time to rediscover the individualities and charms of each pre-existing girl group member. Viewers will be able to find entertainment in the novel combinations [of different girl group members]," the team continued.
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