HYBE’s Big Hit Music (빅히트 뮤직), the label famously behind global phenomenon BTS (방탄소년단), has recently sparked a wave of online buzz after unveiling plans to debut a new boy group. Given the success of their other boy groups, this news prompted massive reactions from netizens, both in South Korea and internationally.
Big Hit Music, which successfully launched BTS in 2013 and TXT (투모로우바이투게더) in 2019, is reportedly gearing up to debut three new boy groups in 2025—a Korean boy group, a Japanese unit, and a Latin-based group. One of these groups has already caught the attention of K-pop fans and online communities, thanks to recent sightings and leaked images that hint at their impending debut.
The soon-to-debut boy group was recently spotted in Los Angeles, California, reportedly filming promotional content. Fans were quick to speculate about the group’s potential genre and concept, with many analysing their outfits and styling for clues. The buzz surrounding the group intensified after fans captured footage of their departure from LAX airport. The clips quickly spread across social media, with netizens identifying the members and sharing what is believed to be the group’s final line-up.
According to fan accounts, the alleged members are James, Sejin, Hajun, Martin, and Juhoon. Adding to the buzz, the members were also spotted attending a recent TXT concert, where fans noticed them entering and exiting from the VIP section. This sighting has further convinced fans that the group’s line-up has now been confirmed, with many sharing clips and photos online.
Netizens were quick to share their thoughts on social media. One user commented, “I love how we’re getting so many new pictures and videos of the boys while they’re in LA.” Another added, “Gosh, they look like a 90s rock band,” while another fan shared, “I’m really excited for their concept—they’re so beautiful, I love this good style.”
Although BigHit has yet to confirm the final lineup, debut date, or group name, the highly anticipated debut is rumored to happen in May 2025—and the excitement continues to grow. Are you looking forward to their debut?
Nakhla Sabrina contributed to this article
