Hitomi joins Kim Jae-joong's girl group in supporting Lee Chae-yeon

Sep 13, 2024

Hitomi joins Kim Jae-joong's girl group in supporting Lee Chae-yeon
Honda Hitomi, a former member of the group Iz*One, expressed her feelings about re-debutting as a member of the new girl group Say My Name produced by singer and actor Kim Jae-joong.

On the 13th, Hitomi "I'm so happy and overwhelmed to say hello to you again after a long time" "Hitomi said "This time, with a good relationship, I've made a new start with iNKODE Entertainment. It's been 10 years since my debut, so I've thought a lot about what I should do and what I want to do in the future. Every time, all the messages you sent me with interest and heart touched my heart and encouraged me."

In the meantime, "I will show you a new growth without losing my original intention so that I can repay my gratitude." Please look forward to our future activities."

In response, Lee Chae-yeon, who worked together as IZ*ONE, said "I cheer for a new beginning. Don't get sick, take care of yourself, and achieve everything you want to do. I hope you do it.. Congratulations!!!! I'm so proud of you!!Choi Yoo-jung also cheered for Hitomi, saying, `Way to go. I'm always rooting for you, Tommy.'

Meanwhile, Hitomi was born in 2001 and was a former member of the famous Japanese girl group AKB48. He was a member of IZ*ONE through the Mnet audition program 'Produce 48' in 2018 and returned to AKB48 after IZ*ONE's activities ended in 2021. Hitomi served as the team's center twice and graduated earlier this year.

▶Next is Hitomi's full text

To those who always support us

Hello, I'm Hitomi! I'm so happy and overwhelmed to be able to say hello to you after a long time.

There's something I want to tell you today, so I'm writing it down.

With this good relationship, we have a new start with iNKODE Entertainment.

It's been 10 years since my debut, so I've been thinking a lot about what I should do and what I want to do in the future.

Every time, all the messages you sent me with interest and heart touched my heart and encouraged me.

Each and every warm expression gave me great courage to move forward and allowed me to continue to challenge myself in the future without giving up on my dream.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has trusted and waited for me.

We will show you a new growth without losing our initial commitment, so that we can repay our gratitude to everyone who always supports, loves, and always helps us. Also, I would like to express my indescribable gratitude to the officials who sent me warm.

Lastly, I will work hard to achieve my sparkling dreams with you.

Please look forward to our future activities!

Thank you.

-HITOMI, love you-



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