Madein Explained
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Madein |
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| Alias: | LimeLight (2022–2024) |
| Origin: | Seoul, South Korea |
| Years Active: | –present |
| Spinoffs: | Madein S |
| Current Members: | - Mashiro
- MiU
- Serina
- Nagomi
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| Past Members: |
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| Module: | | Child: | yes | | Hangul: | 메이딘 | | Rr: | Meidin | | Mr: | Meidin | | Katakana: | メイディン | | Revhep: | Meidin |
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Madein, formerly known as LimeLight, is a South Korean girl group formed by 143 Entertainment. The group consists of MiU, Mashiro, 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 Yeseo, and Produce 101 Japan The Girls contestants Serina Saito and Nagomi Abe.[1] Gaeun departed from the group in November 2024 amid allegations that she was the target of sexual harassment by the CEO of the group's agency. Suhye and Yeseo departed from the group in December 2025.
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.[2] 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.[3] [4] 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.[5] Oh Ga-eun and MiU appeared as models for a magazine pictorial for Alexander Wang and MAPS.
2022–2024: Pre-debut activities and 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.[6] On April 15, 2022, it was announced that Kim Su-hye has also signed a contract with 143 Entertainment.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9] On the same day, they released a music video for their first single "Starlight".[10] 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.[11]
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.[12] On August 4, 2023, The group made their first comeback with their single album Madeleine.[13] [14] [15] 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.[16] On January 11, 2024, the group made their comeback with their third extended play Last Dance alongside its lead single "Ta-Da!".[17]
2024–present: Re-debut as Madein, Gaeun's departure and sub unit
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.[18] On July 29, all seven members were introduced, with Yeseo, Mashiro, Serina, and Nagomi joining the group.[19] 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 .[20] The EP was released digitally on September 3 and physically 17 days later.[21] On September 24, it was reported that Madein signed contract with B Zone for their Japanese activities.[22] Madein held their first-ever Japanese fan concert, titled "Madein Adventure 2024" on October 5 and 6 at the Orix Theater.[23]
On November 11, 2024, 143 Entertainment announced that Gaeun would temporarily halt her activities with Madein for health reasons.[24] Gaeun had also deleted all posts on her personal social media accounts and unfollowed her agency's and executive producer's accounts.[25] 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, which 143 Entertainment denied the following day.[26] 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.[27] [28]
In 2025, Madein was reorganized as a 6-member girl group and confirmed to have a comeback in February.[29] Madein first single album Madein Forever was scheduled to release on February 14, with double lead singles "Saturn" and "Love, Afraid".[30] "Saturn" contains a metaphor for a relationship that unfolds around Saturn which looks at the Sun from afar.[31] "Love, Afraid" was a remake of Deux's unreleased song "Love, Fear".[32]
On May 14, it was announced that Suhye would halt her activities due to personal reasons. [33]
On July 31, it was announced that the group's first sub unit, Madein S would be debuting in August, consisting of Mashiro, MiU, Serina, and Nagomi. [34] On December 26, it was confirmed that Suhye and Yeseo have officially departed from the group.[35]
Members
- Current members
- MiU (Japanese: ミユ; ; 2022–present)
- Mashiro (Japanese: マシロ; ; 2024–present)
- Serina (Japanese: セリナ; ; 2024–present)
- Nagomi (Japanese: ナゴミ; ; 2024–present)
- Former members
- Gaeun (; 2022–2024)
- Suhye (; 2022–2025)
- Yeseo (; 2024–2025)
Timeline
Discography
As LimeLight
Extended plays
Single albums
Singles
As Madein
Extended plays
Single albums
Singles
Madein S
Single albums
Singles
Videography
Music videos
Filmography
Reality shows
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. . Naver. ko. August 17, 2022.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.. . Naver. ko. February 9, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.. . Naver. ko. February 9, 2023.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).. . Naver. ko. February 9, 2023.
- 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.
- News: 이 . 미영. August 4, 2023. ko:라임라잇 싱글 '마들렌', 오늘(4일) 네모 앨범 단독 발매. LimeLight Single 'Madeline' Release Nemo Album Individually Today (4th). https://www.joynews24.com/view/1619876. November 24, 2023. Joy News 24. ko.
- News: July 27, 2023. ko:[라온신문] 라임라잇, 싱글 'MADELEINE' 8월 4일 발매. Limelight, single 'MADELEINE' Released on August 4th. http://www.raonnews.com/news/article.html?no=17777. November 24, 2023. Raon Newspaper. ko.
- News: Yoo. Byeong-cheol. August 2, 2023. ko:라임라잇 마들렌MADELEINE 티저 공개...사랑스러움 한도 초과. LimeLight Madeline Teaser Released...Exceeded limit of lovelyness. https://www.wowtv.co.kr/NewsCenter/News/Read?articleId=A202308020173. November 24, 2023. The Korea Economic Daily. ko.
- News: https://sports.chosun.com/entertainment/2023-12-27/202312280100160650022726?t=n1. ko: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.
- News: ko:'컴백' 라임라잇 "이번이 3인조 마지막...모든 가능성 열려 있어". 'Comeback' LimeLight "This is our last time as 3 members...All Possibilities are still open". https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01292326638756736&mediaCodeNo=258. 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.
- News: July 16, 2024. ko:예서·마시로, 143엔터 신인 걸그룹 '메이딘' 합류...9월 데뷔. Yeseo·Mashiro, 143 Entertainment New Girl Group 'Madein'...Debut in September. https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/421/0007665004. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240802114209/https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/421/0007665004. August 2, 2024. July 16, 2024. Naver News. ko.
- News: ko: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. https://mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024072915555835512. . ko. July 29, 2024. July 29, 2024. August 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240802115504/https://mydaily.co.kr/page/view/2024072915555835512. live.
- News: Kim. Min-ji. ko:메이딘, 9월 3일 데뷔 EP '상승' 발매...5세대 '기대주' 출사표. Madein Will Debut on September 3 with EP 'Rise'...5th Generation 'Promising Leader' List. https://www.news1.kr/entertain/music/5510368. August 14, 2024. . August 14, 2024. ko.
- News: Hwang. Mi-hyeon. ko:메이딘, 오늘 정식 데뷔...5세대 슈퍼 루키로 '상승'할까. Madein Official Debut Today...Should they 'Rise' as the 5th Generation Super Rookie. https://www.news1.kr/entertain/music/5529978. September 4, 2024. . September 3, 2024. ko.
- News: Hwang. Mi-hyeon. ko:메이딘, 日 비 존 그룹과 매니지먼트 계약...인기 박차. Madein Signed management contract with Japan B Zone Group...Popularity Spurred. https://www.news1.kr/entertain/music/5549190. September 24, 2024. . November 21, 2024. ko.
- Web site: Ahn. Tae-hyun. October 7, 2024. ko:메이딘, 첫 팬 콘서트 성료...日 현지 팬들과 뜨거운 호흡. Madein successfully completes first fan concert...Great chemistry with local Japanese fans. https://www.news1.kr/entertain/music/5560910. October 16, 2024. . ko.
- News: Kim. Ji-hye. November 11, 2024. ko: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]. https://isplus.com/article/view/isp202411110111. November 21, 2024. Ilgan Sports. ko.
- News: Choi. Ji-ye. November 23, 2024. ko:"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]. https://tenasia.hankyung.com/article/2024112399594. November 24, 2024. TenAsia. ko.
- News: Lee. Jae-hoon. November 23, 2024. ko:"대표가 강제로 키스"...걸그룹 메이딘 소속사, 성추행 의혹 '부인'. "The CEO forcibly kissed me"...Girl group Madein's agency denies sexual harassment allegations. https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20241123_0002970086. November 24, 2024. Newsis. ko.
- Web site: Ahn. Yoon-ji. November 29, 2024. ko: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. https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2024112900390451988. November 28, 2024. Star News Korea. ko.
- Web site: Kim. Ye-eun. November 29, 2024. ko:메이딘 가은, 그룹 탈퇴...소속사 "성추행은 사실무근" [전문]. Madein Ga-eun leaves group... Agency: "Sexual harassment allegations are groundless". https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1935089. November 28, 2024. . ko.
- News: Hwang. Mi-hyeon. ko:'6인조 재편' 메이딘, 2월 컴백 확정...韓·日 인기 쌍끌이. 'Six-member reorganization' Madein confirms comeback in February... Popular pair in Korea and Japan. https://www.news1.kr/entertain/music/5652847. January 6, 2025. . February 7, 2025. ko.
- News: An. Tae-hyun. ko:메이딘, 신보 스케줄러 공개...컴백 기대감 예열. Madein releases new album scheduler... Expectations for comeback are warming up. https://www.news1.kr/entertain/music/5676077. February 1, 2025. . February 7, 2025. ko.
- News: Cho. Hye-jin. ko:메이딘, 오늘(7일) 신보 타이틀 'SATURN' 선공개. Madein's new title song 'SATURN' preview today (7th). https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1958836. February 7, 2025. . February 7, 2025. ko.
- News: Jeong. Hee-yeon. ko:메이딘, 신보 트랙리스트 공개...14일 컴백. Madein revealed new track list...Comeback on 14th. https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20250203/130958696/1. February 3, 2025. Sports Donga. February 7, 2025. ko.
- Web site: Kim . S. . 2025-05-14 . MADEIN's Suhye To Go On Hiatus . 2025-07-20 . Soompi . en-US.
- Web site: [단독]마시로·미유·세리나·나고미, 첫 유닛 '메이딘S' 결성…8월 출격 ]. 2025-08-10 . m.entertain.naver.com . ko.
- Web site: [단독] 메이딘 수혜·예서 탈퇴…팀 재편 불가피]. ko. Hankook Kyungje. December 26, 2025. December 26, 2025.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Accumulated Sales for Madeleine:
- Peak chart positions on Circle Album Chart:
- Limelight: 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.
- Love & Happiness: Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2023 Week 7. February 12–18, 2023. Circle Chart. February 23, 2023.
- Madeleine: Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2023 Week 32. August 6–12, 2023. Circle Chart. August 17, 2023.
- Last Dance: Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2024 Week 2. January 7–13, 2024. Circle Chart. January 18, 2024.
- Rise: Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2024 Week 38. September 15–21, 2024. Circle Chart. September 26, 2024.
- Madein Forever: Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2025 Week 7. February 9–15, 2025. Circle Chart. February 20, 2025.
- Made in Blue: Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2025 Week 38. August 17–23, 2025. Circle Chart. September 25, 2025.
- Girl Meets Boy: Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2026 Week 7. February 8–14, 2026. Circle Chart. February 19, 2026.
- Peak chart positions on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums:
- Web site: Rise. October 24, 2024. October 24, 2024.
- Cumulative Sales of Rise:
- 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.
- Cumulative Sales of Madein Forever:
- Web site: Album Chart: 2026 Week 7. Circle Chart. ko. February 19, 2026.
- Peak chart positions for singles on Circle Download Chart:
- Cumulative Sales of Made in Blue:
- Web site: Instagram. January 26, 2024. www.instagram.com.
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- Web site: Instagram. January 26, 2024. www.instagram.com.
- MADEIN - "UNO" MV. September 3, 2024. 143 Entertainment. YouTube. Music video. September 3, 2024. September 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240903110653/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCTjOko-0Ps. live.
- MADEIN - "DADARIDA" PERFORMANCE MV. October 26, 2024. 143 Entertainment. YouTube. Music video. October 28, 2024. October 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241031134112/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLd8bHVpUUw. live.
- MADEIN – "DOPAMINE" PERFORMANCE MV. October 28, 2024. 143 Entertainment. YouTube. Music video. October 28, 2024. October 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241029014353/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYEOubLoXDo. live.
- MADEIN - "SATURN" MV. February 7, 2025. 143 Entertainment. YouTube. Music video. February 7, 2025. February 7, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250207115607/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVbqyKzfAjI. live.
- Web site: 2025-02-19 . MADEIN - SATURN M/V : SNP 제작 솔루션 . 2025-04-14 . www.snp-company.co.kr . ko.
- MADEIN - "사랑, 두려움" LOVE, AFRAID MV. February 14, 2025. 143 Entertainment. YouTube. Music video. February 14, 2025. February 14, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250214103354/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=offEu12tm-0. live.
- Web site: 2025-02-19 . MADEIN - 사랑, 두려움 M/V : SNP 제작 솔루션 . 2025-04-14 . www.snp-company.co.kr . ko.
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