Former ILLIT member Youngseo is making a highly anticipated return to the music scene, this time as part of a co-ed group produced by hitmaker Teddy under The Black Label. Earlier this year, BELIFT LAB announced that Youngseo 's exclusive contract had come to a mutual end and asked the public to refrain from speculation. Shortly after, fans spotted Youngseo filming outdoors, sparking excitement and renewed curiosity about her next steps. There were rumors that she might debut in High Up Entertainment 's next girl group, the agency behind STAYC. However, those rumors were quickly confirmed to be false. Youngseo is now part of The Black Label, a music agency led by renowned producer Teddy. The company is home to artists such as Taeyang of Big Bang, Rosé of BLACKPINK (for Korean promotions), Jeon So Mi, and MEOVV.