THIS Former 'SIXTEEN' Contestant Might Be Debuting in New K-pop Girl Group
Recently, a piece of evidence was found that a former "SIXTEEN" contestant might re-debut as a member of a new K-pop girl group. However, fans have mixed emotions about it.
Keep reading to know her identity.
THIS Former 'SIXTEEN' Contestant Might Be Debuting in New K-pop Girl Group
The former "SIXTEEN" contestant who is believed to be re-debuting as a girl group member is Natty, a Thai idol.
Natty was the youngest contestant on the survival show "SIXTEEN," and yet she managed to make it to the finals and was so close to earning a spot in the debut lineup of JYP Entertainment's girl group TWICE.
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After "SIXTEEN," she parted ways with JYP Entertainment and went on to compete in another survival show, specifically "Idol School." Once again, she became one of the finalists but she only finished in 13th place, narrowly missing out on debuting as a member of fromis_9.
Despite failing to be part of a girl group twice, Natty didn't give up on her dream to become an idol in South Korea. She joined Swings Entertainment and finally made her solo debut in 2020.
Actually, she was supposed to debut as a girl group member under Swings but her company decided to let her be a soloist instead.
Then in July this year, Natty signed an exclusive contract with S2 Entertainment, leaving fans curious about the activities the singer will have in the future.
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But it seems like fans have gotten the answer they are looking for after a promotional video for S2 Entertainment was released. The clip features Natty along with the company's four other trainees, leading fans to speculate that the girls will debut together as a new K-pop girl group.
NATTY was seen in a new video about K-Pop trainees on BBC Three
It seems that S2 Entertainment will debut a new girl group with NATTY as a member
pic.twitter.com/QDzI3JOLim— nugu promoter (@nugupromoter) December 12, 2022
Should this idea become a reality, they will be the second female group formed under S2 Entertainment, following HOT ISSUE.
HOT ISSUE was a seven-piece girl group that was launched in April 2021. The members were Mayna, Nahyun, Hyeongshin, Dana, Yewon, Yebin, and Dain. Sadly, the group disbanded on April 22 this year, just a few days before their first anniversary.
How Are Fans Reacting to Natty Potentially Debuting in New K-pop Girl Group Under S2 Entertainment?
After the promotional video was released, Natty's fans couldn't hide their excitement for her possible debut as a member of S2 Entertainment's new K-pop girl group.
Finally! Even though she debuted as a soloist but felt she wanted to be in a group dynamic.
— capecodkwassakwassa (@laziboii613) December 12, 2022
SHE'S ALIVE AND REDEBUTING?&$&$@ WE WON
— leti ;🍒 (@wooexe) December 12, 2022
Natty has been inactive in the music industry since late 2020 after she made her first comeback with her second single album "Teddy Bear." Hence, fans are eagerly awaiting her return to the music scene.
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However, some fans are expressing their concern about S2 Entertainment's management due to HOT ISSUE's sudden disbandment this year. Fans are hoping that the agency's upcoming girl group would not end like HOT ISSUE.
After disbanding hot issue they will debuting another??!!!
— Hibrizzz_ (@Hibriziphlt_) December 12, 2022
Hope they would not ending like their Sunbae(?)
I’m glad Natty is re-debuting but I am gonna miss her as a soloist. I hope S2 actually is able to manage this group.
— Marii misses WekiMeki (@HaseulDazzle) December 12, 2022
Lmao after S2's bullshit they pulled with Hot Issue, I dont trust S2 as far as I could throw them. I'm actually worried for NATTY's future because if this.
— Mizter x C (@mizterxc_kpop) December 12, 2022
There are also a few fans who hope that some former HOT ISSUE members will re-debut in the company's new female group, while others don't know whether they should be happy for Natty or not.
I'm hoping some Hot Issue members got included. Unless of course the members end up somewhere already. But C9 did that to good day/ cignature, so I don't think it will be a suprise if S2 ends up following by retaining some
— Chaehyun is the center of the universe!!! (@Chaehyunie143) December 12, 2022
Idk if I should be happy or sad Natty has been through a lot working hard nonstop and this company is known to disband hot issue after less than a year they were doing great but they still disbanded them
— essy⁷⁴𝔎𝔞𝔱𝔰𝔢𝔶𝔢 🐈⬛🌗 (@rmbpink) December 12, 2022
So far, S2 Entertainment has not announced its plan to debut a new K-pop girl group.
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Written by Maria Scott
