Madein Explained

Background:group_or_band
Madein
Landscape:yes
Alias:LimeLight (2022–2024)
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Years Active:–present
Current Members:
  • Mashiro
  • MiU
  • Suhye
  • Yeseo
  • Serina
  • Nagomi
Past Members:
  • Gaeun
Module:
Child:yes
Hangul:메이딘
Rr:Meidin
Mr:Meitin
Katakana:メイディン
Revhep:Meidin

Madein, formerly known as LimeLight, is a South Korean girl group formed by 143 Entertainment. The group consists of MiU, Suhye, Mashiro, Yeseo, Serina, and Nagomi.

Madein originally debuted under the name LimeLight with a three-member line-up of MiU, Suhye, and Gaeun on February 17, 2023. The group announced their rearrangement in 2024 under the new name Madein, with four new members; adding former Kep1er members Mashiro and Kang Yeseo, and Produce 101 Japan The Girls contestants Serina Saito and Nagomi Abe.[1] Gaeun left the group in November 2024 amid allegations that she was the target of sexual harassment by the CEO of the group's agency, which the company has denied.[2]

History

Pre-debut activities

Some members have previously been involved in the entertainment industry prior to joining the group. MiU was a contestant on the reality survival show Girls Planet 999 but did not make it into the final debut lineup. MiU was a tarento and model under N.D Promotion. She also appeared in some music videos and adverts, and was a model for Popteen.[3] Kim Su-hye was a contestant on the reality survival show My Teenage Girl where she ranked 22nd and did not make it into the final debut lineup.[4] [5] Saito Serina and Abe Nagomi were contestants on the reality survival show Produce 101 Japan The Girls where Serina ranked 21st and Nagomi ranked 23rd, but did not make it into the final debut lineup.[6] Oh Ga-eun and MiU appeared as models for a magazine pictorial for Alexander Wang and MAPS.

2023–2024: Debut as LimeLight

On January 15, 2022, it was announced that MiU has signed a contract with 143 Entertainment, and is expected to debut in their upcoming girl group.[7] On April 15, 2022, it was announced that Kim Su-hye has also signed a contract with 143 Entertainment.[8] On August 16, 2022, 143 Entertainment announced that the group will be an expandable group with an unlimited amount of members. The group will begin their activities with a pre-debut reality show Lululala and release an EP after the reality show ends. Kang Ye-seo and Mashiro Sakamoto are expected to join the group after the contract expiration of Kep1er.[9] On September 27, LimeLight with the first three members: MiU, Su-hye, and Ga-eun had an early showcase for their pre-debut EP at Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam, Seoul.[10] On the same day, they released a music video for their first single "Starlight".[11] The music video for their second single "Eye To Eye" was released the next day. On September 29, their self-titled pre-debut EP was released into various music platforms.[12]

On February 17, 2023,The group made their official debut with their EP Love & Happiness. The music video for the lead single "Honestly", which was released early on February 14, featuring iKon's Jay, whose group recently signed with their respective agency, and Bang Jae-min.[13] On August 4, 2023, The group made their first comeback with their single album Madeleine.[14] [15] [16] On December 27, 2023, it was announced that the group's next EP Last Dance will be their last as a trio. The group plans to re-organize and add more members.[17] On January 11, 2024, the group made their comeback with their third extended play Last Dance alongside its lead single "Ta-Da!".[18]

2024–present: Re-debut as Madein and Gaeun's departure

On July 15, 2024, all SNS accounts belonging to LimeLight were rebranded as Madein, indicating that the group would start fresh under the group name Madein, with additional members.[19] On July 29, all seven members were introduced, with Yeseo, Mashiro, Serina, and Nagomi joining the group.[20] On August 14, it was announced that the group would be making their debut on September 3, 2024, with the extended play (EP) titled Rise .[21] The EP was released digitally on September 3 and physically 17 days later.[22] On September 24, it was reported that Madein signed contract with B Zone for their Japanese activities.[23] Madein held their first-ever Japanese fan concert, titled "MADEIN Adventure 2024" on October 5 and 6 at the Orix Theater.[24]

On November 11, 2024, 143 Entertainment announced that Gaeun will temporarily halt her activities with Madein due to health reasons.[25] Gauen also had deleted all posts on her personal social media accounts and unfollowed her agency's and executive producer's account.[26] An allegation that Gaeun had faced sexual harassment from the agency's CEO surfaced through a November 22 report by JBTC's "Case Chief" television programme, of which 143 Entertainment denied the following day.[27] Gaeun officially left the group on November 29, with 143 Entertainment citing "personal circumstances" as the reason for her departure while again denying the allegations of sexual harassment.[28]

Members

Active members
Former members

Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
[29] 		JPN
Hot
[30]
As LimeLight
Limelight 35 —
Love & Happiness
  • Released: February 17, 2023
  • Label: 143 Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
9 —
Last Dance
  • Released: January 11, 2024
  • Label: 143 Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
6 —
As Madein
Rise (Korean: 상승)
  • Released: September 3, 2024
  • Label: 143 Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
6 68
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region.

Single albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
KOR
As LimeLight
Madeleine
  • Released: August 4, 2023
  • Label: 143 Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
23

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
KOR
DL
[37] 		": Web site: Download Chart – 2024 Weeks 2. Circle Chart. ko. January 18, 2024.
As LimeLight
"Starlight"2022173Limelight
"Eye to Eye"—
"Honestly"2023169Love & Happiness
"Madeleine"173Madeleine
"Ta-Da"2024100Last Dance
As Madein
"Uno"2024153Rise
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that region.

Videography

Music videos

TitleYearDirector(s)Duration
"Starlight"2022Lee Yu-young, Lee Jae-hyun (SNP Film)3:35[38]
"Eye to Eye"3:35
"Paradise"3:13
"Chacha"3:16
"Honestly"20233:14[39]
"Blanc Noir"3:46
"Madeline"Lee Yu-young, Lee Jae-hyun (SNP Film)3:23[40]
"Ta-Da"20244:03[41]
"Twenty Twenty"3:11[42]
"Uno"John H. Lee3:42[43]
"Dadarida"Lee Yu-young, Lee Jae-hyun (SNP Film)2:39[44]
"Dopamine"3:05[45]

Filmography

Reality shows

YearTitleNotes
2022LululalaPre-debut reality show
2022LimeLight LandDebut reality show[46]

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)Result
Hanteo Music Awards2023Rookie of the Year (Female Category)LimeLight[47]
MAMA Awards2023Artist of the Year[48]
Best New Female Artist
Album of the YearLove & Happiness

Notes and References

  1. News: Young. Hana. ko:'케플러 출신' 예서·마시로, '메이딘'으로 9월 재데뷔...라임라잇과 한 팀 될까. 'Ex Kep1er' Yeseo·Mashiro Re-debut with 'Madein' in September...Will they become one team with LimeLight. ko. https://biz.chosun.com/entertainment/enter_general/2024/07/16/3FGMRYTWV2P7PBVWQGT2DCXI6I/. July 16, 2024. The Chosun Ilbo. July 16, 2024.
  2. Web site: Ahn . Yoon-ji . 2024-11-29 . 메이딘 가은 결국 탈퇴..소속사 대표, 성추행 의혹 재차 부인 [공식] ]. Madein Ga-eun finally leaves the group.. Agency CEO denies sexual harassment allegations again . 2024-11-28 . Star News Korea . ko.
  3. News: Lee. Ji-young. August 21, 2021. https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=14625151. ko:'걸스플래닛999' 일본인 연습생 이토 미유, 밤새 고음 연습했는데..."고음 어려워". Japanese trainee Miyu Ito of "Girls Planet 999" practiced high notes all night..."High notes are difficult".. Top Star News. ko. February 9, 2023.
  4. News: Yoon. Ki-baek. September 15, 2021. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005038177. ko:'방과후 설렘' 김수혜, 상큼 발랄 멍뭉미... 틱톡 여신 등극. 'After school excitement' Kim Soo-hye, a fresh and lively puppy... Tik Tok goddess. EDaily. Naver. ko. August 17, 2022.
  5. News: Bae. Soo-jeong. January 16, 2022. https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=14664445. ko:'방과후 설렘' 윤균상, 박효원-정시우-정유주-김수혜-이유민-유재현 탈락...옥주현 3학년 의상 리폼. 'After school excitement' Yoon Kyun-sang, Park Hyo-won – Jung Si-woo – Jung Yoo-joo – Kim Soo-hye – Lee Yoo-min – Yoo Jae-hyun are out... Ok Joo-hyun's costume reform for the 3rd grade.. Top Star News. ko. February 9, 2023.
  6. News: . ja:『PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS』テーマ曲を公開開始！. "PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS" theme song released!. https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3931560. Model press. September 3, 2023. September 29, 2023. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20230903143349/https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3931560. September 3, 2023. live.
  7. News: Jo. Hye-jin. January 14, 2022. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001398004. ko:'걸스플래닛' 이토 미유, 케플러 마시로·강예서 소속사와 전속계약. Girls Planet's Ito Miyu, signed exclusive contract with Kepler Mashiro and Kang Ye-seo's agency.. Xports News. Naver. ko. February 9, 2023.
  8. News: Hwang. Ji-young. April 15, 2022. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003205107. ko:'방과후 설렘' 김수혜, 케플러 마시로·강예서와 한솥밥. 'After School Excitement' Kim Soo-hye, are on the same roof with Kepler's Mashiro and Kang Ye-seo.. Ilgan Sports. Naver. ko. February 9, 2023.
  9. News: Lee. Seung-rok. August 16, 2022. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003636051. ko:'걸스플래닛' 이토 미유+'방과후 설렘' 김수혜+연습생 가은, 걸그룹 '라임라잇' 데뷔확정. Girl Planet's Ito Miyu + 'After-school Excitement' Kim Soo-hye + Trainee Ga-eun, girl group 'Lime Light' debut confirmed.. MyDaily. Naver. ko. February 9, 2023.
  10. News: Park. Se-yeon. September 27, 2022. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005022643. ko:라임라잇 "확장형 걸그룹, 서서히 완전체로 거듭날 것". Limelight, "Expandable girl group will slowly become a full group.". Maeil Business Newspaper. Naver. ko. February 9, 2023.
  11. News: Park. Se-hee. September 27, 2022. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005022643. ko:새 걸그룹 '라임라잇' 첫발...K-팝 드림팀 뭉쳤다. The first step of the new girl group "LimeLight"... The K-pop Dream Team is united.. Munhwa Ilbo. Naver. ko. February 9, 2023.
  12. News: Kim. Ye-na. September 29, 2023. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001505986. ko:'확장형 걸그룹' 라임라잇, 오늘(29일) 데뷔 앨범 발표. "Expandable girl group" Limelight released its debut album today (29th).. Xports News. Naver. ko. February 9, 2023.
  13. News: Jeon. Hyo-jin. February 8, 2023. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001031952. ko:아이콘 진환, 라임라잇 데뷔곡 MV 출연...이적 후 첫 활동. iKON's Jay, appearing in the MV of Limelight's debut song... First activity since the transfer.. Sports Donga. Naver. ko. February 12, 2023.
  14. News: 이미영. August 4, 2023. 라임라잇 싱글 '마들렌', 오늘(4일) 네모 앨범 단독 발매. LimeLight Single 'Madeline' Release Nemo Album Individually Today (4th). November 24, 2023. Joy News 24. ko.
  15. News: July 27, 2023. [라온신문] 라임라잇, 싱글 'MADELEINE' 8월 4일 발매]. Limelight, single 'MADELEINE' Released on August 4th. November 24, 2023. Raon Newspaper. ko.
  16. News: Yoo. Byeong-cheol. August 2, 2023. 라임라잇 마들렌MADELEINE 티저 공개...사랑스러움 한도 초과. LimeLight Madeline Teaser Released...Exceeded limit of lovelyness. November 24, 2023. The Korea Economic Daily. ko.
  17. News: 라임라잇, 새해 1월 11일 컴백..."3人 체제 마지막 앨범". LimeLight New Year Comeback on January 11...Last Album as 3 members". December 27, 2023. Sports Chosun.
  18. News: '컴백' 라임라잇 "이번이 3인조 마지막...모든 가능성 열려 있어". 'Comeback' LimeLight "This is our last time as 3 members...All Possibilities are still open". EDaily Korea. January 11, 2024. ko. January 12, 2024. January 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112122238/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01292326638756736&mediaCodeNo=258. live.
  19. News: July 16, 2024 . 예서·마시로, 143엔터 신인 걸그룹 '메이딘' 합류...9월 데뷔 . Yeseo·Mashiro, 143 Entertainment New Girl Group 'Madein'...Debut in September . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240802114209/https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/421/0007665004 . August 2, 2024 . July 16, 2024 . . ko.
  20. News: 케플러 마시로・예서→'143 新 그룹' 메이딘 공식 합류...'7人 7色' 프로필 최초 공개. Kep1er Mashiro・Yeseo→'143 New Girl Group' Madein Official Lineup...'7 Person 7 Colors' Profile First Reveal. mydaily. ko. July 29, 2024. July 29, 2024. August 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240802115504/https://mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024072915555835512. live.
  21. News: Kim. Min-ji. 메이딘, 9월 3일 데뷔 EP '상승' 발매...5세대 '기대주' 출사표. Madein Will Debut on September 3 with EP 'Rise'...5th Generation 'Promising Leader' List. August 14, 2024. News1. August 14, 2024. ko.
  22. News: Hwang. Mi-hyeon. 메이딘, 오늘 정식 데뷔...5세대 슈퍼 루키로 '상승'할까. Madein Official Debut Today...Should they 'Rise' as the 5th Generation Super Rookie. September 4, 2024. News1. September 3, 2024. ko.
  23. News: Hwang. Mi-hyeon. 메이딘, 日 비 존 그룹과 매니지먼트 계약...인기 박차. Madein Signed management contract with Japan B Zone Group...Popularity Spurred. September 24, 2024. News1. November 21, 2024. ko.
  24. Web site: Ahn . Tae-hyun . October 7, 2024 . 메이딘, 첫 팬 콘서트 성료…日 현지 팬들과 뜨거운 호흡 . Madein successfully completes first fan concert...Great chemistry with local Japanese fans . October 16, 2024 . News1 . ko.
  25. News: Kim . Ji-hye . November 11, 2024 . 메이딘 가은, 건강상 이유로 활동 중단... 당분간 6인 체제 [공식] ]. Madein Gaeun halting activities due to health reasons...6 members system for time being [Official] . November 21, 2024 . . ko.
  26. News: Choi . Ji-ye . November 23, 2024 . "2시간 만지고 핥아" VS "위력 성접촉 사실무근" 메이딘, 성추행 의혹 '경악' [종합]]. "Touching and licking for 2 hours" VS "Sexual contact is groundless" Madein, 'shocked' by allegations of sexual harassment [Comprehensive]. November 24, 2024 . TenAsia. ko.
  27. News: Lee . Jae-hoon . November 23, 2024 . "대표가 강제로 키스"...걸그룹 메이딘 소속사, 성추행 의혹 '부인' . "The CEO forcibly kissed me"...Girl group Madein's agency denies sexual harassment allegations . November 24, 2024 . . ko.
  28. Web site: Kim . Ye-eun . 2024-11-29 . 메이딘 가은, 그룹 탈퇴…소속사 "성추행은 사실무근" [전문] ]. Madein Ga-eun leaves group… Agency: “Sexual harassment allegations are groundless” . 2024-11-28 . Xsports News . ko.
  29. Peak chart positions on Circle Album Chart:
  30. Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums:
    • Web site: Rise. October 24, 2024. October 24, 2024.
  31. Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2022 Week 43. October 16–22, 2022. Circle Chart. February 9, 2023. October 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221027022125/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=43&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  32. Web site: Circle Album Chart – February, 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230309020252/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=02&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. March 9, 2023. March 8, 2023. Circle Chart. ko.
  33. Web site: Circle Album Chart – January, 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240209071716/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=01&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. February 9, 2024. February 9, 2024. Circle Chart. ko.
  34. Cumulative Sales of Rise:
  35. Web site: https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dia/w/2024-09-16/p/3/. ja:週間　デジタルアルバムランキング 2024年09月16日付. Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking September 16, 2024. Oricon. ja. 3. November 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240911034359/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dia/w/2024-09-16/p/3/. September 11, 2024.
  36. Accumulated Sales for Madeleine:
  37. Peak chart positions for singles on Circle Download Chart:
  38. Web site: Instagram. January 26, 2024. www.instagram.com.
  39. Web site: Instagram. January 26, 2024. www.instagram.com.
  40. Web site: Instagram. January 26, 2024. www.instagram.com.
  41. Web site: Instagram. January 26, 2024. www.instagram.com.
  42. Web site: Instagram. January 26, 2024. www.instagram.com.
  43. MADEIN – "UNO" MV. September 3, 2024. MADEIN. September 3, 2024. YouTube.
  44. MADEIN – "DADARIDA" PERFORMANCE MV . 2024-10-26 . MADEIN . 2024-10-28 . YouTube.
  45. MADEIN – "DOPAMINE" PERFORMANCE MV . 2024-10-28 . MADEIN . 2024-10-28 . YouTube.
  46. Web site: December 8, 2022. ja:新ガールズグループLIMELIGHT、単独リアリティ番組が12月16日（金）よりMnetにて日本初放送. New girl group LimeLight, solo reality show will be first broadcast in Japan on Mnet on December 16 (Friday). live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240923204247/https://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2207297. September 23, 2024. September 23, 2024. Kstyle. ja.
  47. Web site: Hanteo Music Awards Rookie of the Year (Female Category). WhosFan. January 6, 2023. January 6, 2023. ko.
  48. Jimin & Tomorrow X Together Lead Nominations for 2023 MAMA Awards (Full List). Billboard. October 19, 2023. October 22, 2023.

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