Former HYBE “Dream Academy” Contestant Makes Shocking Debut In Kim Jaejoong’s New Girl Group
It was recently announced that Kim Jaejoong would be debuting a new girl group called SAY MY NAME.
While rumors spread that former IZ*ONE member Honda Hitomi is set to be a member, netizens couldn’t hide their shock after another familiar face was announced, and it’s from the HYBE x Geffen reality show Dream Academy.
On September 4, the newest member revealed was made, introducing MEI.
SAYMYNAME(세이마이네임) TRAILER#메이 #MEIhttps://t.co/iJSyXphlfJ#SAYMYNAME #세이마이네임 #SMN pic.twitter.com/zDzFBpGeml
— SAY MY NAME (@sa2m2nam3) September 4, 2024
The trailer was adorable, showcasing the member with a kitten animation.
When the trailer came out, netizens couldn’t hide their shock when they realized that MEI is actually a former Dream Academy contestant.
MEI always showcased talent but was sadly eliminated.
When the trailer was released, netizens couldn’t get over the fact that MEI was finally debuting. Along with their emotions, they loved how, after the show, she was finally having a chance to shine by debuting in a group.
I KNOW THIS IS NOT WHO I THINK IT IS?!! MEI IS IN SAYMYNAME?!! pic.twitter.com/sEHFUSubU3
— hanna (@K4TS3YE) September 4, 2024
MEI IS DEBUTING! I REPEAT, MEI IS DEBUTINGGGG!!!!!!! PRINCESS MEI IS BACKKKK https://t.co/CKlIeFv8A0
— lemmie ౨ৎ (@luckylemmie) September 4, 2024
i’m going to cry! i missed mei so much :( pic.twitter.com/kjZ3seB0VL
— mari (@imeyekon) September 4, 2024
My princess came back to me MEI DEBUT IS REAL OMG
#SAYMYNAME pic.twitter.com/991Zjn59Bu— ✶ steph ♡’s manon&sophia⁶🇳🇬 (@maphinzeye) September 4, 2024
Netizens can’t wait to see the full lineup.