Because SECRET member Song Ji Eun is temporarily withdrawing from the show, Jiyoon will be pagganap as her replacement. PD Kwon Jae Young explained her leave with, “SECRET has Japanese promotions scheduled for July so she was set to leave the ipakita from the start. She will be returning around September once her Japanese promotions are finished.”
The PD then went to explain why the program chose 4minute’s Jiyoon, ”Jun Jiyoon gives the feel of a hidden gem in 4minute.” Because the program aims to dispel the stereotypes surrounding idol singers, the PD felt that Jiyoon was the perfect match as a new addition.
Jiyoon will begin filming for the ipakita on June 27th.
