CLASS:y is back! K-Pop girl group unveils teaser for 1st official comeback in 2 years
CLASS:y will release their third mini album, "LOVE XX," on November 14 at 6:00 PM KST.
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After two long years, CLASS:y is making a highly anticipated comeback. On October 25, the girl group—Hyungseo, Chaewon, Hyeju, Riwon, Jimin, Boeun, and Seonyou—formed through the survival show "My Teen Girl" in 2022, announced the details for their return.
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CLASS:y will release their third mini album, "LOVE XX," on November 14 at 6:00 PM KST. While the group released a few digital singles in 2023, "LOVE XX" will be their first new album since their second mini album, "Day&Night," which came out in October 2022. Let's get to know these talented girls a little better!
Jimin
Real Name: Won Ji Min
Position: Lead Vocalist, Center
Birthday: November 25, 2007
She secured 1st place in the finale of "My Teenage Girl," leading to her debut with CLASS:y. Before participating in the show, Jimin had never received formal singing lessons. She admires IU and is a fan of aespa's "Black Mamba."
Seonyou
Real Name: Kim Seonyou
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Maknae
Birthday: March 20, 2008
Born in Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea, she also took part in the survival show "CAP-TEEN." She finished in 2nd place in the final episode of "My Teenage Girl," which led to her debut with CLASS:y. Additionally, she has a YouTube channel where she has shared several dance covers.
Hyungseo
Real Name: Myung Hyung Seo
Position: Lead Vocalist
Birthday: June 25, 2001
Born in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, she lived in Texas for six years and was a member of "Busters β." On March 29, 2020, she announced her departure from the group to focus on her studies. She later participated in "My Teenage Girl," leading to her debut in CLASS:y. She also provided vocals for "Luna Snow", an original character by Marvel and Netmarble, making her the first K-Pop idol Marvel hero.
Hyeju
Real Name: Hong Hye Ju
Position: Leader, Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Vocalist
Birthday: December 9, 2003
Born in Songpa-gu, Seoul, South Korea, she finished 4th in the survival show "My Teenage Girl," leading to her debut as a member of CLASS:y. Her role model is SOYEON from (G)I-DLE, and she admires BLACKPINK’s Jisoo.
Riwon
Real Name: Kim Ri Won
Position: Lead Dancer, Lead Vocalist
Birthday: January 11, 2007
She participated in the survival show "My Teenage Girl," finishing 5th in the finale, which earned her a spot in CLASS:y. In addition to being a model with numerous endorsements, she has appeared in "My YouTube Diary" and "My Mukbang Diary." Riwon is also a big fan of TWICE.
Boeun
Real Name: Park Bo Eun
Position: Lead Vocalist
Birthday: February 11, 2008
From Ulsan, South Korea, she placed 6th on the survival show "My Teenage Girl." A big fan of soloist Hyolyn, she has also been noted for her striking resemblance to BLACKPINK's Jennie, earning her the nicknames "Ulsan Jennie" and "Little Jennie."
Chaewon
Real Name: Yoon Chae Won
Position: Main Vocalist
Birthday: June 4, 2003
She participated in "My Teenage Girl" and debuted as a member of CLASS:y after finishing 7th. Her role models are Taeyeon and IU, and she is also a fan of BIGBANG and SISTAR.