On June 6, SpoTV News reported that The Black Label Company, headed by producer Teddy, is preparing to launch a new idol group.
In particular, this will be a mixed male and female group - something rarely seen in Kpop. Currently, the Kpop music industry only has KARD (debuted in 2017) of DSP Media Company, a famous mix music group currently active.
On the same afternoon, a representative of The Black Label confirmed: "It is true that The Black Label is preparing to launch a mixed rock group for men and women in the near future. More details will be revealed later.
This news immediately caused controversy on social networks.
The Black Label is currently the management company of artists Taeyang (Big Bang), Rose (Blackpink), Park Bo Gum, Jeon conc and girl group MEOVV.
MEOVV is the first group that Teddy released in September 2024. However, the debut music products of this 5-member girl group such as "Meow", "Toxic", "Body" released in 2024 have not achieved the expected explosive results.
Last month, MEOVV released a mini album "My Eyes Open Vvide" and an MV for the title track "Drop Top". This is the group's first physical album since their debut.
Many opinions say that instead of planning to launch a new group, Teddy should focus on producing more attractive songs for MEOVV, so that the group can break through after nearly 1 year of activities.
In addition, many people are curious about the members of the new mixed music group that The Black Label introduced.
Previously, there were rumors that the former contestant of the program "RU NEXT?" and the "missing member" of the group ILLIT, Youngseo, may have joined The Black Label as a trainee.
However, since YG Entertainment is also preparing to debut a 4-member girl group, many predict that Youngseo is also likely to be a piece of the girl group from YG.
In fact, YG Entertainment and The Black Label have a close relationship. Producer Teddy still produces music for YG artists. Recently, Korean media reported that Teddy will take on Blackpink's new music product.
