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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-19T06:18:00.146Z",
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  "textContent": "**SECRET's Jeon Hyosung** has personally revealed the story behind recruiting their **new member** , **Yebin**.\n\nOn the 18th, **Jeon Hyosung** , **Zinger** , and **Yebin** appeared as guests on the Youtube channel **'Grade A Jang Youngran,'** where they talked about **SECRET's newly formed lineup**.\n\nIlgan Sports reported that in this video, **Yebin** introduced herself by saying,**_\"I was born in 2002. I'm 25 years old.\"_** Hearing this, host Jang Youngran was surprised. It was revealed that **Jeon Hyosung**(born in **1989**) and **Zinger**(born **in1990**) are **13** and **12 years older** than Yebin, respectively.\n\nWhen **Jeon Hyosung** mentioned, _\"We have a**13-year age gap** ,\" _**Jang Youngran** jokingly replied, _\"Good job.**You need younger members so the group's average age goes down**.\"_ Regarding how she joined SECRET, **Yebin** stated:\n\n> _\"I previously participated on a JTBC**vocal survival show**. The team I was preparing to **debut** with **fell apart** ,**** but **Hyosung Unnie** looked upon me **favorably.** \"_\n\nIn response, **Jeon Hyosung** shared the reason why she **personally recommended** Yebin, saying:\n\n> **_\"I also experienced having my debut plans fell through before I debuted with SECRET.\"_**\n\nShe added,_\"I wondered if there might be someone with**a story that's similar to mine.** That's when I watched**'Girls on Fire.'** \"_ She continued:\n\n> _\"After hearing that the group's debut plans had fallen through, I looked into the contestants, and**Yebin caught my eye**. I **strongly recommended** her to our**talent development team**. I told them, **'I think this girl is talented.'** \"_\n\nMeanwhile, **SECRET** has been reorganized into a **three-member group** consisting of Jeon Hyosung, Zinger, and Yebin. They announced their fresh start by releasing a**special mini-album, 'SECRET FLAVOR,'** on the **18th**.",
  "title": "Jeon Hyosung reveals why SECRET recruited their new maknae: \"Yebin's debut plans fell through ... She caught my eyes\"",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-19T06:18:00.147Z"
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