4th Gen Group Sparks Controversy By Replacing 4 Group Members With New Ones

The group was thought to be on the brink of disbandment.
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Earlier this year, it was reported that several members of the girl group Secret Number would depart.

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Secret Number’s previous line-up. | Vine Entertainment

Secret Number debuted as a five-member group in 2020 but experienced their first line-up change when two new members were added in 2021. In 2022, Denise announced her departure shortly after, leaving them as a group of 6.

In April 2025, it was announced that all members but Soodam and Zuu had left the group, with the company promising to continue on with the group.

4th Gen Group Loses 4 Members In Less Than 2 Days, Signaling Disbandment

Many were skeptical, but it seems they intend to do just that with their latest reveal.

On August 14, the company introduced Secret Number’s new line-up, including four new members. Dinda from Indonesia…

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Dinda | Vine Entertainment

…Minssi from England…

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Minssi | Vine Entertainment

…and two Korea-born members, Ebin and Nabi.

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Ebin | Vine Entertainment
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Nabi | Vine Entertainment

Fans have reacted with mixed feelings, some showing excitement over the new members’ help in keeping the group from disbanding.

On the other hand, with only one original member left, others felt that a new debut or rebrand would have been better. Some even thought the company was trying to hold on to a market by adding another Indonesian member to replace the member who departed due to alleged mistreatment.

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