Hybe could’ve put Haruka or Ryu Hanbi in Le sserafim but they go with Garam. Why?

There were 2 candidates in place of Garam but they still went with Garam despite knowing her shady past. Why so?

Haruka

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Ryu Hanbi

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Ryu hanbi look so much like actress Kim ji won

Because hybe want to debut another ngg

They wanted a fresh visual and it backfired.

I assume they didn't put Haruka because the group will be half japanese, Ryu Hanbi is pretty and looks like actress Kim Jiwon, they should had went with her

Ryu Hanbi was never going to be in Le Sserafim, she was a possible member of NewJeans.