Yang Hyun-suk unexpectedly reveals 5-member boy group and 4-member girl group

Yang Hyun-suk, the general producer of YG Entertainment, made a surprise announcement in the early morning hours regarding plans for new group debuts. The news states that a 5-member boy group and a 4-member girl group are being prepared as the next-generation leaders following TREASURE and BabyMonster. While specific debut dates have not yet been determined, interest in YG's upcoming lineup is heating up as Yang Hyun-suk directly revealed even the member counts of the new groups.

In the early morning of the 14th, Yang Hyun-suk posted a message titled 'FROM YG' on the official YG blog 'YG LIFE', introducing the future activity plans of major artists. He stated that he was greeting fans through a post for the first time in a while due to a busy production schedule, and sequentially delivered news regarding projects and comebacks that fans have been waiting for. In particular, this announcement drew attention by revealing not only the activities of existing artists but also the plans for new groups that will be responsible for the future of YG.

Yang Hyun-suk stated, "Currently, YG is preparing for the debut of a 5-member boy group and a 4-member girl group as the next-generation rookies." He went on to explain that these two groups are important artists who will lead the future of YG alongside TREASURE and BabyMonster, and that he himself is doing his best to prepare for their debut. Although specific information such as the names of the new groups, member compositions, and concepts has not been disclosed, the fact that both male and female groups are being prepared simultaneously is drawing focus to YG's future rookie strategy.

The debut schedule is expected to be finalized depending on the progress of the music production. Yang Hyun-suk announced that he plans to proceed with the recording of several demo songs prepared by the end of the year, and once the title track is confirmed, he will organize the detailed debut schedule. Although an official debut date has not yet been announced, fans' curiosity is growing regarding when the outlines of the two groups will be revealed, given that song production and recording are underway.

The comeback schedules for existing groups were also revealed. BabyMonster will release the digital single 'DESERVE' on October 23. This will be their first new song in about four months since 'SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA', and they plan to show a new atmosphere through a slow song this time. Yang Hyun-suk introduced the new song as having intense energy even among the songs released so far, explaining that it is a track where delicate vocals and explosive singing ability harmonize. He added that the new album is expected to be released early next year.

TREASURE will return on November 2 with the digital single 'SHOCK'. It is a new song that puts intense hip-hop sounds at the forefront, and following the musical change signaled through the mini-album 'NEW WAV' last June, they plan to showcase an even deeper color. Yang Hyun-suk requested support for TREASURE's full-scale activities, which will continue until 2027, starting with this new song.

From the preparation for the new groups' debut to the comebacks of BabyMonster and TREASURE, the music industry's attention is focused as YG sequentially reveals activity plans continuing from the second half of the year to early next year. Yang Hyun-suk teased that he would deliver more diverse and welcome news through an official announcement video at the end of the year. It makes one wait for the day when the true identities of the protagonists who will lead YG's next generation generation are revealed, appearing with what kind of music and concepts as a 5-member boy group and a 4-member girl group.

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