Get to know MEOVV: THEBLACKLABEL's new girl group stirs excitement among K-pop fans
The group, which consists of five members—Gawon, Sooin, Anna, Narin, and Ella—was initially revealed with a teaser showing only their eyes, revealing each member.
MEOVV
After months of speculation about a new K-pop girl group, South Korean entertainment agency THEBLACKLABEL (The Black Label), a subsidiary of YG Entertainment, is set to debut its first-ever girl group, MEOVV. The group, which consists of five members—Gawon, Sooin, Anna, Narin, and Ella—was initially revealed with a teaser showing only their eyes, revealing each member.
MEOVV is slated to debut on September 6, 2024 and on August 28, 2024, it was announced that they have also signed with Capitol Records. Let's see what we know about the members so far.
Ella
Birth Name: Ella McKenzie Gross
Birthday: December 1st, 2008
Born in Los Angeles, California, Ella has been signed as a model under THEBLACKLABEL since 2018. She was the first member of MEOVV to be unveiled on August 21, 2024. A fan of BLACKPINK, she is often noted for her resemblance to Jennie.
Gawon
Birth Name: Lee Gawon
Birthday: April 27, 2005
This Korean-American girl was the second member revealed on August 23, 2024. She is a former YG Entertainment trainee and has previously worked as a model, including featuring in Adidas advertisements.
Sooin
Birth Name: Kim Sooin
Birthday: April 12, 2005
She was the third member unveiled on August 25, 2024. Joining THEBLACKLABEL in 2019, she is also known as "The Bang Girl" from the leaked pre-debut photos of the group.
Anna
Birth Name: Tanaka Anna
Birthday: November 17th, 2005
Hailing from Toyama, Japan, she was a prominent model in Japan, with a career spanning since 2014. She auditioned for THEBLACKLABEL in 2019 and was the fourth member to be revealed, making her debut on August 27, 2024.
Narin
Birth Name: –
Birthday: August 15th, 2007
Born in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, she was the fifth and final member revealed on August 29, 2024. A big fan of BLACKPINK, her favourite member is Jennie.