Introducing the fresh faces of FIFTY FIFTY: Hear the new members sing together ahead of their debut

FIFTY FIFTY, a group that has navigated numerous trials and tribulations, is now preparing for a re-debut with a new lineup under ATTRAKT. The original four-member group—Keena, Saena, Sio, and Aran—debuted on November 18, 2022, with their trending song "Cupid (Twin Version)." However, on June 28, 2023, all members filed a lawsuit against their agency. 

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By October 23, 2023, it was announced that Saena, Sio, and Aran's exclusive contracts with ATTRAKT had been terminated. On November 2, 2023, the agency revealed that the remaining member, Keena, would be joined by three new members and on August 8, 2024, four new members were officially announced: Chanelle Moon, Yewon, Hana, and a mystery member who was later revealed to be Athena.

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With this new lineup, FIFTY FIFTY is set to make its re-debut on September 20, 2024, with a mini-album. However, ahead of the debut, the group released a special live clip featuring acoustic covers of popular songs, namely Charlie Puth's "We Don't Talk Anymore" and Leejean's "Secondary Option," with their unique vocal tones. Let's get to know each member and their journey into FIFTY FIFTY.

Keena

Birth Name: Song Jakyung

Position: Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist

Birthday: July 9, 2002

Born in Dong, Daejeon, South Korea, Keena is the sole original member who remained with ATTRAKT. She trained at MMO Entertainment (now WAKEONE) for seven and a half years. Keena sang the OST of the drama "The Running Mates: Human Rights", with the song 'Take Back My Life'. 

Chanelle Moon

Birth Name: Chanelle Moon Thomas

Probable Position: Main Vocalist, Rapper

Birthday: June 14, 2003

Hailing from Hawthorne, Los Angeles, California, USA, Chanelle was introduced as a member of FIFTY FIFTY on August 8, 2024. She trained with YUEHUA Entertainment in 2021 before joining BE:LIFT in early 2023. Chanelle also appeared as a contestant on HYBE Labels and JTBC's reality show "R U Next?", where she was eliminated in the semi-final episode.

Yewon

Birth Name: Son Yewon

Probable Position: Lead Vocal

Birthday: March 18, 2005

Hailing from South Korea, Yewon was one of the four new members added to FIFTY FIFTY on August 8, 2024. She was also a contestant on HYBE Labels and JTBC's "R U Next?", where she was eliminated in Episode 6. Yewon had been training for only 2-3 months before the show began.

Hana

Birth Name: Lim Haram

Probable Position: Vocalist, Dancer

Birthday: September 5, 2006

Born in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, she became a trainee at ATTRAKT in January 2024 and was later introduced as one of the four new members of FIFTY FIFTY on August 8, 2024. Previously known as Singing Haram, she gained recognition as a child solo singer and YouTuber. She also appeared on Mnet's "WE KID".

Athena

Birth Name: Athena Yang

Probable Position: Vocalist, Maknae

Birthday: March 15, 2007 (tentative)

Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, Athena was introduced as one of the four new members of FIFTY FIFTY on August 8, 2024, though her identity was not disclosed until August 11, 2024. She had previously auditioned for SM Entertainment and HIGH UP Entertainment but did not succeed.

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