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LIMELIGHT (Korean: 라임라잇; Japanese: ライムライト), stylized as LIMΞLIGHT, was a three-member girl group under 143 Entertainment. They made their debut on February 17, 2023 with the EP Love & Happiness.

The group presumably disbanded on July 15, 2024 after 143 Entertainment announced that they would redebut under the name MADEIN with the addition of new members.[1]

History[]

2022: Pre-debut[]

During July, social media accounts for 143 Entertainment's first girl group LIMELIGHT were created. On August 12, Gaeun, MiU and Suhye were introduced as members.[2][3][4]

On August 16, they announced that they will star in the reality program "Lululala" that captures the process of their debut starting on August 18, and they would also release a pre-debut EP, kicking off their pre-debut activities on September 29.[5]

On September 16, they announced that they will release their pre-debut EP Limelight, before making their official debut on February 2023.[6][7] On September 29, the group made their music show debut on Mnet M Countdown with "Starlight".[8]

2023: Debut with Love & Happiness, "Madeleine"[]

LIMELIGHT Love & Happiness group concept photo 1

Concept photo for Love & Happiness

On December 13, 2022, it was confirmed that the group would be making their official debut in February 2023.[9] On January 15, 2023, the group revealed the first concept photos for their debut EP, Love & Happiness, set for release on February 17.[10]

On January 27, they revealed their official lightstick design.[11]

On July 26, it was announced that the group would be making their first comeback with the single album "Madeleine", to be released on August 4.[12]

2024: Last Dance, Renaming as MADEIN[]

On December 7, 2023, it was announced that the group would be making a comeback in the second week of January 2024.[13]

On December 24, 2023, they released a teaser for their third EP Last Dance, set for release on January 11, 2024.[14][15] This album will be their last release as a trio as the group plan to reorganize and add more members.[16]

On January 19, 2024, 143 Entertainment revealed a teaser clip for its new audition program, ID143 : My Favorite Debut, announcing a call for auditions from January 19 through February 18. Any female born before January 1, 2013 can audition, but they must not be signed on with an agency at the time of their audition, and they must be able to travel overseas without restrictions.[17] The show was supposedly intended to cast future talents to join LIMELIGHT members to create the agency's new girl group. The show was supposed air sometime in July of 2024 but eventually fell through.

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 new members.[1]

Members[]

Name Position(s) Years active
English Korean Japanese
MiU 미유 みゆ Vocalist, Visual 2022–2024
Suhye 수혜 スヘ Main Vocalist 2022–2024
Gaeun 가은 ガウン Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae 2022–2024

Discography[]

EPs[]

Single albums[]

Concerts[]

Concert participation[]

  • Kamp Fest CDMX 2023 (2023)[18]
  • KCON Japan 2023 Showcase: NICE TO MEET U (2023)[19]
  • KCON LA 2023 Showcase: NICE TO MEET U (2023)[20]
  • KCON Japan 2024 Showcase (2024)[21]

Filmography[]

Reality shows[]

  • LIMELIGHT LAND (Mnet Japan; 2023)

Trivia[]

Gallery[]

Main article: LIMELIGHT/Gallery

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Soompi: Mashiro And Yeseo To Join New Girl Group MADEIN Following Conclusion Of Kep1er Activities
  2. @LimeLightseoul Twitter post (August 12, 2022)
  3. @LimeLightseoul Twitter post (August 12, 2022)
  4. @LimeLightseoul Twitter post (August 12, 2022)
  5. Soompi: “Girls Planet 999” Contestant MiU And “My Teen Girl” Contestant Kim Suhye To Debut In New Girl Group LIMELIGHT With Limitless Members
  6. Psnews KR: 걸그룹 라임라잇,오는 27일 데뷔... 확장형 걸그룹 목표!
  7. @LimeLightseoul Twitter post (September 19, 2022)
  8. YouTube: [LIMELIGHT - StarLight] Debut Stage | #엠카운트다운 EP.772 | Mnet 220929 방송
  9. LIMELIGHT Japan Official Website: LIMELIGHT 単独リアリティ番組【LIMELIGHT LAND】放送決定!
  10. Allkpop: LIMELIGHT are in the limelight in concept teaser for debut EP 'Love & Happiness'
  11. @LimeLightseoul on Twitter (January 27, 2023)
  12. @LimeLightseoul on Twitter (July 26, 2023)
  13. (KOR) Edaily: 믿듣 걸그룹' 라임라잇, 내년 1월 새 EP로 컴백
  14. @LimeLightseoul on Twitter (December 24, 2023)
  15. @LimeLightseoul on Twitter (December 25, 2023)
  16. (KOR) Sports Chosun: 라임라잇, 새해 1월 11일 컴백…"3人 체제 마지막 앨범"
  17. Allkpop: 143 Entertainment to launch its new girl group through an audition program, 'ID143 : My Favorite's Debut'
  18. @kampfestcdmx on Twitter (April 14, 2023)
  19. @KCON_official on Twitter (April 21, 2023)
  20. @kconusa on Twitter (June 23, 2023)
  21. @kconjapan on Twitter (April 24, 2024)

Official links[]

Korean
Japanese

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