No matter who your bias is in the K-pop industry, Park Jihyo has a way of leaving everyone absolutely mesmerised. The leader of TWICE is known for her powerful stage presence, unmatched charisma, and vocals that make every performance unforgettable.
Fans have long joked that she was simply born to be an idol, and now a new rumour has everyone convinced the talent runs in the family. According to growing online speculation, Jihyo's younger sister may allegedly be preparing to debut under HYBE.
HYBE announces new sub-label
HYBE recently announced the launch of a new sub-label, ABD, which is set to debut a brand-new girl group. The label has already begun teasing the lineup, slowly introducing members through clips and promotional content. While many K-pop fans immediately compared the concept to a "NewJeans 2.0" attempt, with some arguing that "it's never gonna work unfortunately," the conversation quickly shifted after eagle-eyed fans noticed one particular trainee: Seoyeon, who is rumoured to be Jihyo's younger sister. As clips of Seoyeon started circulating online, interest in the upcoming group exploded almost instantly. Fans are now eager to know more about the alleged trainee, with many already praising her visuals, aura, and similarities to the TWICE star.
Park Jihyo's sister Seoyeon sparks buzz ahead of alleged HYBE debut
The buzz surrounding Park Jihyo's younger sister, Park Seoyeon, 17, has completely taken over K-pop spaces after she was reportedly spotted in teasers for HYBE's new girl group under sub-label ABD. While the debut has not been officially confirmed yet, multiple reports and fan sightings have fueled speculation that Seoyeon could soon follow in her older sister's footsteps and officially enter the idol industry. Fans became emotional after clips of the rumoured trainee began circulating online, with many calling the Park sisters a "family of idols" and praising how talent seems to run in their genes. At the same time, the rumoured debut has also sparked concern among fans due to the mixed history of HYBE and PLEDIS-affiliated girl groups, with some netizens worried about management issues and the immense pressure Seoyeon could face even before officially debuting.
Fans still have one concern about the upcoming girl group
Fans are mostly concerned because they know any girl group launched under HYBE will inevitably be compared to NewJeans, and many fear the rookie idols could become targets of online harassment from frustrated fans still upset over the group's fallout with the company."That fandom is already cyberbullying these girls like they do with every HYBE rookie group, and they haven't even debuted yet. I've never been a fan of how PLEDIS manages their girl groups, but maybe having one company for girl groups might work," one fan wrote. Another commented, "I wish them the best because it won't be long before every post, tweet, TikTok, and YouTube video they release is swarmed by some of the biggest psychos in online K-pop spaces, just like every other HYBE-affiliated girl group."
Despite the concerns, curiosity surrounding the group continues to grow, with another fan adding, "Their debut is supposed to be in the latter half of this year. I'm pretty interested in what they will be like." Check out more comments below: