The girl group BESTie has officially announced their reunion after 11 years. The four original members, Hyeyeon, Yuji, Dahye, and Haeryung, shared a video recorded together on October 16, accompanied by a message confirming the news: BESTie is reuniting, and they asked their followers to show interest and support.
The announcement comes more than a decade after the group ended their joint activities and coincides with an unexpected surge in popularity for one of their older tracks on digital platforms.
What is known about the BESTie reunion
For now, the official confirmation is limited to the video posted by the members themselves on October 16, in which they announced that BESTie is getting back together. No comeback dates, plans for new music, concerts, or specific promotional activities have been detailed yet, so the exact format of this reunion remains to be confirmed.
The debut and history of BESTie
BESTie debuted in 2013 with the single Pitapat, establishing themselves as an active group for the following years. Their last album as a group was released in 2015, after which each member developed her own separate career.
What each member has done since the separation
Hyeyeon became a successful trot singer, building a solid career in that genre after the group's dissolution. Yuji, for her part, established herself as a musical actress, participating in various musical theater productions.
Dahye has maintained an active presence as an influencer and solo artist, and she also appeared on the show EXchange 3. Meanwhile, Haeryung has dedicated herself to acting and is currently part of the cast of The Escape of the Seven.
The viral resurgence of Love Options
One of the factors coinciding with this announcement is the rise in South Korean popularity charts of the track Love Options, originally released by BESTie in 2013. The song has recently gone viral on social media, which renewed public interest in the group just before the news of their reunion was confirmed.
Frequently asked questions about the BESTie reunion
Who is part of the BESTie reunion?
The four original members of the group are participating in this reunion: Hyeyeon, Yuji, Dahye, and Haeryung, as they confirmed in the video posted on October 16.
When did BESTie debut and when did they separate?
BESTie debuted in 2013 with the single Pitapat. The group released their last album in 2015, after which each member continued her career individually.
Is there a confirmed date for the return of BESTie?
So far, no specific comeback date or details regarding new music or promotional activities have been announced. Only the announcement of the reunion has been confirmed.
Why has BESTie been trending recently?
Their track Love Options, originally released in 2013, went viral on social media and has climbed the popularity charts in South Korea, coinciding with the announcement of the group's reunion.
What projects have the BESTie members participated in separately?
Hyeyeon dedicated herself to trot, Yuji developed a career as a musical actress, Dahye participated in EXchange 3 and works as an influencer and solo artist, while Haeryung is currently acting in The Escape of the Seven.
