The new arrangement was quietly made. In the phrase "Kim Jaejoong's choice," the team's direction and intention are all encapsulated.
On the 10th, Say My Name announced the addition of new member Shuyi, transitioning from a 7-member to an 8-member group.
The agency, Encode Entertainment, stated, "As we welcome a new system, we will approach with authenticity."
The newly joined Shuyi has not yet had her profile released, but her first revealed visuals have already caught attention. With a fresh atmosphere, soft features, and a balance that does not overshadow the team's color, she left a surprisingly strong first impression.
Hitomi, Mei, Kani, Dohee, Junhwi, Soha, Seungju. One person added to the existing 7's energy. This is not just a change in numbers but an emotional layering close to a resolution.
For fans, it may bring excitement along with complex feelings, but regarding those emotions, the agency promised to "deeply empathize" and maintain teamwork and identity.
Just because a new face has joined, it doesn't mean the team's temperature changes. Rather, warmth has been added, and the rhythm of the eight now begins anew.
Meanwhile, Say My Name is preparing for their first stage as an 8-member group ahead of their full-fledged activities in the second half of this year.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
