BLACKPINK, the K-pop sensation that debuted in 2016 as a four-member girl band, was initially supposed to be a five-member group with Cho Miyeon as the fifth member. But her absence from the final lineup always leaves fans asking “What happened to Miyeon in Blackpink“?
BLACKPINK, comprising of Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rose, has been breaking records since it made its debut with a mini album, consisting of only two songs, “Boombayah” and “Whistle”.
The quartet, which is an equal balance of singers and rappers, was supposed to have one more member in the group, named Cho Miyeon. Her non-existence from the group has sparked curiosity among fans. Here’s what we know.
What happened to Miyeon in Blackpink?
BLACKPINK was formed by YG Entertainment in 2016. According to the reports, the management label wanted to start the group with nine members, comprising Jennie, Eunbi, Jisoo, Euna, Hanna, Lisa, Jinny, Rose, and Miyeon.
Due to personal reasons, Euna, Eunbi, Hanna, and Jinny backed off and the group was left with Miyeon and existing BLACKPINK members, Jisoo, Lisa, Rose, and Jennie. Fans were startled when the final announcement of the group’s debut was made without Miyeon’s presence. Neither YG Entertainment nor Miyeon has revealed the reason behind the “Drive’s” singer’s absence from the BLACKPINK.
However, it is reported that YG Entertainment asked Miyeon to leave the company after she was caught in a dating scandal. As per the reports, the management label spotted Miyeon with a Mix and Match contestant Jinhyeong in Japan just six months before the debut and therefore she was asked to take an exit from BLACKPINK.
It is reported that YG Entertainment follows a no-dating policy rule where K-pop idols are not allowed to date for a specific time.
Miyeon reportedly trained under BLACKPINK members for five years as a trainee. So after her ouster from YG Entertainment, Miyeon joined the girl group I-dle under Cube Entertainment alongside a talented list of members including Soojin, Minnie, Jeon Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua.
Why did Miyeon leave BLACKPINK?
The reason for Miyeon leaving BLACKPINK has not been revealed yet, however, a few speculations are going around that. The Miyeon dating controversy, where she was seen with trainee alumni, is the most crucial reason. K-pop idols are advised by their management label, not to date.
Another reason could be that she left of her own accord to find a company that suits her style and taste. The additional factor that was assumed was BLACKPINK’s delayed debut. Allegedly, BLACKPINK’s debut was consistently postponed, which infuriated Miyeon and maybe that led to her exit from the group.
Is Miyeon still friends with BLACKPINK?
As per the reports, Miyeon, who was a former member of BLACKPINK, shares a close-knit relationship with the all-girl K-pop band. It is said that Miyeon trained with BLACKPINK members for five years but couldn’t make her debut with the band due to various speculated reasons. Miyeon later joined the girl group I-dle.
When interacting with her fans, Miyeon once said that when she debuted with I-dle, the Blackpink members congratulated her and even sent her a cake, indicating a strong bond between them.
It’s also been brought up by certain fans that how BLACKPINK constantly makes room for Miyeon during their formation, which is both beautiful and heartbreaking.
FAQs: What happened to Miyeon in Blackpink?
It’s since been more than 7 years since BLACKPINK made its debut but fans often wonder Miyeon’s absence from the group. Here are the frequently asked questions related to Mieyon and the BLACKPINK members.
#1. Where is Miyeon now?
After being eliminated from BLACKPINK by YG Entertainment during the final lineup, Miyeon got recruited as a trainee under Cube Entertainment and later debuted with the girl group band I-dle. In August 2023, Miyeon was announced as a global brand ambassador for Jimmy Choo.
#2. Why was Miyeon removed from BLACKPINK?
Miyeon, who was in a pre-debut lineup for BLACKPINK, was removed from the group after YG Entertainment, who has a strict no-dating policy, found her dating a Mix and Match contestant Jinhyeong.
#3. What is the position of Miyeon?
Miyeon, who debuted with I-dle on May 2, 2018, is the main vocalist and visual of the Kpop group under Cube Entertainment. Miyeon is a former YG trainee and trained alongside Blackpink members. She is also the oldest member of the South Korean girl group I-dle.
Conclusion: What happened to Miyeon in Blackpink?
Well, all’s well that ends well. We can’t change what’s written in our destiny. Despite training with BLACKPINK members for five years and being in the pre-debut line-up, Miyeon could not make it to the final line-up.
Miyeon, who’s now associated with the girl band I-dle, is achieving heights in her career. On the professional front, Miyeon released her last single of 2023 “Drive” in April. In November 2023, she stepped down as an MC for M Countdown after serving for 1000 days, becoming the longest-serving MC on “M Countdown”.
Talking about BLACKPINK, the girls have renewed their contract with YG Entertainment after months of speculations going around about the group’s breakup with the management.