Urgent Update: Korean Members of MADEIN Set to Depart Group
BREAKING NEWS: The Korean members of the popular multinational girl group MADEIN are set to leave the team, as confirmed by Hankyung.com just moments ago. Reports indicate that members Suhye and Yeseo are in the final stages of negotiations with their agency, 143 Entertainment, regarding their departures.
This shocking news comes less than two years after MADEIN’s debut in September 2024, following a reformation from former LIMELIGHT members and the inclusion of Kep1er stars Mashiro and Yeseo. The group faced serious turmoil earlier this year when a member accused Mr. Lee, CEO of 143 Entertainment, of sexual assault, leading to a significant public dispute.
In the wake of these allegations, which Mr. Lee has publicly denied, the group was reorganized into a six-member act after the departure of the accusing member. A handwritten statement from Lee, which appeared to apologize for the alleged misconduct, has raised further questions, with his side insisting that “there are many parts that differ from the facts.”
MADEIN’s last album activity occurred in February 2025 with the release of MADEIN FOREVER. However, tensions escalated when Suhye suspended her activities in May, making a full-group comeback increasingly unlikely. Currently, MADEIN is only promoting through its unit MADEIN S, featuring Japanese members Mashiro, Miyu, Serina, and Nagomi.
Adding to the turmoil, sources indicate that the company managing MADEIN’s Japanese operations plans to officially address issues of breach of contract. Fans are left in shock as the future of MADEIN hangs in the balance amid these developments.
As this story unfolds, more updates are expected from both the agency and the affected members. Stay connected for the latest as we track these urgent developments in the world of K-pop.
