Huh? LSF did well on Spotify being the fastest to hit 1-5M monthly listeners. Despite Garam's bullying scandal, Fearless is still top 10 on Melon. Their debut mini is the second best selling 4th gen GG debut album.
No ex-Izone idol is relevant in S. Korea except Wonyoung and Yujin so don't know why you're shading Chaewon. It wasn't like she was particularly popular when she in Izone either. Hybe signed her knowing her popularity.
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Did HYBE miscalculate the impact of Sakura and Chaewon's acquisition in LSRFM?
LSRFM was supposedly to match up against the girlgroup giants of the 4th gen, but it's been coming short in those efforts.
Acquiring Sakura and Chaewon, they were expected to carry the group over the top with their existing fanbase and being from a Produce group.
However, Kazuha has been unexpectedly the most trendy and buzz-worthy member. Chaewon barely made any noise, nor is she popular as solo guests on variety shows like her 4th gen contemporaries like Karina/Winter, Wonyoung/Yujin, etc..…
Acquiring Sakura and Chaewon, they were expected to carry the group over the top with their existing fanbase and being from a Produce group.
However, Kazuha has been unexpectedly the most trendy and buzz-worthy member. Chaewon barely made any noise, nor is she popular as solo guests on variety shows like her 4th gen contemporaries like Karina/Winter, Wonyoung/Yujin, etc..…
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