EVERGLOW says goodbye: Group disbands after 6 years under Yuehua Entertainment — A look at the members
In a huge update for K-pop fans, girl trio EVERGLOW has officially dissolved after six years together, effective May 13, 2025. According to reports, all six members—E:U, Sihyeon, Mia, Onda, Aisha, and Yiren—have decided not to renew their Yuehua Entertainment contracts, which are slated to expire in June 2025. The members will now embark on their own careers in the entertainment sector.
Tensions between the group and their agency became public in March 2025, when Yiren disclosed that she and the other members had not received any payments since their debut. She expressed her dissatisfaction on a fan communication platform, writing, "I adore playing on stage, but I haven't received any money. Still, I don't want to give up my career."
About EVERGLOW
The group debuted in March 2019 and soon soared to international prominence with hits such as Bon Bon Chocolat and DUN DUN. The group amassed a sizable global fan base, but their group activities began to decline in recent years. After a year-long sabbatical in 2022, they released only two singles: SLAY in 2023 and ZOMBIE in 2024.
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Yuehua Entertainment has not issued a formal remark regarding the issue. The gang has now arrived to what Star Today called as a "unfortunate farewell," signaling the official end of their adventure as EVERGLOW.
About each member
Sihyeon
Birth Name: Kim Si-hyeon
Position(s): Leader, Lead Vocalist, Face of the Group
Birthday: August 5, 1999
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Sihyeon was born in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and trained for over three years until her formal debut with EVERGLOW on March 18, 2019. She first gained national prominence when she appeared on the survival shows Produce 101 and Produce 48. Fans affectionately refer to her as the "Positive Queen," "Flower Sihyun," and "Syeon."
E:U
Birth Name: Park Ji-won
Position(s): Main Rapper, Main Dancer
Birthday: May 19, 1998
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E:U was born in Hanam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and was unveiled as the fifth member before making her formal debut on March 18, 2019. Her stage moniker, "E:U," stands for "Especially for U". She was the group's initial leader from its debut till May 25, 2021. Aside from music, she has also demonstrated her flexibility as a model for the brand STARE Shoes.
Mia
Birth Name: Han Eun-ji
Position(s): Main Vocalist, Main Dancer
Birthday: January 13, 2000
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Mia, born in Sambang-dong, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, was the second EVERGLOW member to be announced. She is Yuehua Entertainment's longest trainee. Her stage name, "Mia," which means "beautiful child," perfectly describes her graceful yet forceful aura as a performer.
Onda
Birth Name: Jo Se-rim
Position: Lead Dancer
Birthday: May 18, 2000
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Onda was born in Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and was the third member of EVERGLOW to be revealed. She first gained popularity as a participant on Idol School, where she finished in 40th place. She was dubbed the group's "4D charm girl" because of her outgoing and eccentric nature. Her stage name, "Onda," translates to "come to me" in Korean, emphasizing her alluring allure.
Aisha
Birth Name: Heo Yoorim
Position(s): Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Visual, Face of the Group
Birthday: July 21, 2000
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She was born in Gwonseon-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and began her career as a child actor at the age of five. She trained for an impressive 11 years, spending nine at JYP Entertainment and two at Yuehua, before making her formal debut. As the final member to be unveiled, her stage name "Aisha" is derived from "Asia," indicating her desire to become an idol who symbolizes and affects the region.
Yiren
Birth Name: Wang Yiren
Position(s): Lead Dancer, Visual, Center, Face of the Group, Maknae
Birthday: December 29, 2000
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She was born in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, and rose to prominence on Produce 48, where she finished in 28th place and was named the best Visual Center. At the age of 15, she appeared on the cover of the Chinese magazine Middle School Life. Yuehua Entertainment scouted her and she trained for two years and two months before making her debut as EVERGLOW's maknae (youngest member). She later made her solo debut in China with the single Call Call, released on August 31, 2022.
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