The situation
HYBE's NEB division has partnered with Japanese music production company INCS toenter to launch a new Japanese-Korean girl group called Girls Archives, consisting of five members: YUISA, ENA, SEOYEON, HINARI, and SOJEONG. Their pre-debut is scheduled for August 7, 2026, with the song "Reborn" set to be the theme song for the Netflix movie "THE RIBBON HERO". The group's unique feature is the linkage between the members' real-life activities and their virtual character and story.
What the internet did with it
- The music video for "Reborn" was released on June 23rd, and netizens are already discussing the group's potential, with some noting the interesting blend of Japanese and Korean music cultures in the song produced by SHAUN and HoneyWorks.
- On Theqoo, the vibe is generally unbothered, with some users expressing mild curiosity about the group's concept and virtual character designs handled by LAM, the illustrator behind "Hatsune Miku V6" visuals.
- — "I'm interested in seeing how they'll balance the virtual and real-life aspects of the group, it sounds like a fresh concept"
The open question
The exact details of the group's debut schedule and activities beyond the pre-debut on August 7 are still unclear, leaving fans wondering what to expect from Girls Archives in the coming months.
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