The company canceled all training on June 8th, 2026 for QUALIFIED TRAINEES to meet with their respective mangers and staff. PART 1/2!
Closed-door concept briefing for all qualified trainees.
SUMMER GLOBAL PROJECT 2026: following GIRLNEXTDOOR's explosive success with HYDE ACADEMY and their latest promotion cycle for "FOCUS," the group's strongest chart performance to date (multiple music show wins, domestic charting, solo appearances, and growing international) HYDRA has elected to fast-track GIRLNEXTDOOR's next promotional cycle. Beginning JUNE 29 and continuing through JULY 24, 2026, the group will prepare a GLOBAL PROMOTION starting with a JAPANESE DEBUT. From GIRLNEXTDOOR's current eight-member roster, TAKADA MIRU, YAMASHIRO SAKURA, SONG NAIMEI, BARBIE, and PARK CHAEYEON will participate in this promotion.
JAPANESE DEBUT EP "DEMO" DISTRIBUTION
Each release will receive dedicated promotional content, performance videos, and music video campaigns tailored to their respective markets. Due to the scale of production, the project will result in several new music videos being filmed across multiple locations throughout the summer Tokyo, Japan. The company will accommodate all traveling expenses and the members will now have a PENTHOUSE in Japan (SHIBUYA WARD) they can travel from and in out of Korea at their own leisure during promotional breaks.
But fans should not be concerned regarding BANG MINAH, LEE BOHYUN, and LEE NAYOUNG's absence from this particular project. All three members remain active, travel with the other five, and will be preparing (Shh!) for GIRLNEXTDOOR's upcoming WORLD TOUR & COMEBACK, scheduled to begin in late AUGUST 2026. Tour dates, venues, setlists, and ticketing information have not yet been finalized and will be announced at a later date.
Meanwhile, the boys from VARSITY will also travel to Tokyo, Japan for a shorter PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE centered around the recording and limited promotion of an original soundtrack/DIGITAL SINGLE for the TV Series "Hatsukoi DOGs." titled 'Where love passed.' As part of the project, HYDRA has invited two (NPC) Japanese trainees, alongside GU YEONSEOK (@hdyeonseok), to participate in the OST lineup as an informal evaluation opportunity. While this should not be interpreted as an official addition to VARSITY and no contracts or debut guarantees are attached, the project will allow participating trainees to GAIN EXPERIENCE working within a professional release cycle while receiving COMPENSATION for their contributions.
During their stay, the boys will reside in HYDRA Japan's trainee dormitories, where they will have the opportunity to train alongside and build connections with fellow HYDRA trainees from across the company's divisions. Beyond recording activities, participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with HYDRA Japan's systems, staff, and trainee culture as the company continues to explore future cross-market opportunities. They will under the leadership of SENA KAIRI (@senahd)!
📅 EVENT TIMELINE + REQUIREMENTS
OOC EVENT DATES: June 08 - August 03, 2026
SETTING: Tokyo, Japan
TO EARN POINTS:
📌 COLLABORATION THREADS:
Partner up and discuss stages, attending events together, filming and promotional activities, etc. Co-ed interactions are allowed. Each player must complete 1 FULL THREAD (2 replies per player) — +2 VOCAL PTS
📌 SOLO SCENE:
Write a detailed solo scene capturing your character's thoughts, routines, or personal rituals as they prepare for a promotional season in Japan. Mention at least TWO MEMBERS. Each player must complete 1 FULL DRABBLE (+300 words) — +4 VOCAL PTS
DEADLINE FOR POINT REDEMPTION: AUGUST 03, 2026 Extensions always welcome. Ping us if you need time, we got you! SUBMIT POINT SUBMISSIONS & FORM FOUND HERE. Be sure to tag threads with #hd:debut2k26.
The morning of June 8th begins like any other comeback season. The WHOLE COMPANY blinks and the next second, the world skips forward. When they open their eyes again, what does the future hold for them?
The summer comeback preparations are supposed to be simple. Members of GIRLNEXTDOOR and VARSITY arrive at HYDRA Labels for what they assume is another routine day of schedules and promotional briefing in the present day. Managers are stressed out, and someone is already late. Then they blink.
Twelve years flashby.
The year is 2042, and everyone at the company has been dropped into a future version of their own life in a time loop. Some have remained under HYDRA Labels. Some left years ago. Some retired. Some vanished from the spotlight entirely. Unfortunately, HYDRA has tracked down every single one of them. Because nothing (not marriage, parenthood, solo careers, scandals, world tours, diplomatic appointments, questionable business ventures, or self-imposed exile) will stop a REUNION COMEBACK.
GIRLNEXTDOOR Reunion Comeback EP Tracklist
VARSITY Reunion Comeback EP Tracklist (to be added)
The future isn't quite what people expected. Holographic interfaces have replaced most screens. And most phones project entire workspaces into the air. Robot assistants have become so integrated into daily life that people argue with them like family members. Autonomous transportation dominates most cities, while luxury cars hover above designated pavement lanes. Flying cars unfortunately remain frustratingly unavailable! The first commercial models aren't expected until 2042, and everyone is tired of hearing about it. The future is a pre-cyberpunk nightmare.
K-pop on the other hand has become one of the world's most influential entertainment exports. International stadium tours, virtual fan experiences, new cities named after them, and multilingual promotions are standard practice now. And despite fifteen years passing... Fans still argue about 4th and 5th generation idols online. Some things never change, you know?
To celebrate HYDRA Labels' summer festival project, executives have announced something nobody believed was possible: A full-scale reunion comeback featuring the ORIGINAL members of GIRLNEXTDOOR and VARSITY. The current Japanese leader of GIRLNEXTDOOR has spent her debut years hearing comparisons to Takada Miru. While the oldest hot shot of VARSITY has spent his being told he resembles Hasegawa Haru enough to require a DNA test. Each current member has comparisons to the OG lineup, naturally. The question is, how does the future-them look and act like now? Think quick, rehearsal is in thirty minutes!
🌐 HOW TO JOIN: WHERE DID THE FUTURE FIND YOU? Want to participate? Complete the sign-up sheet and post it to unlock your character's 2040 self. +4 PTS to all basic skills (dance, vocal, performance, and visual). No submissions required.
📇 SECTION I — Identity
Age (June 2042):
Current Occupation: (idol, actor, producer, CEO, influencer, choreographer, parent, professor, mysterious billionaire, all of the above, etc.)
NEW Faceclaim: (please select an older faceclaim that reasonably reflects your current one in their late 20s/early 30s.)
Family Status: (Parents and siblings? Children? Pets or plants?)
Industry Timeline: (Try to list their career accomplishments!)
Current Net Worth Vibe: (Comfortable, wealthy, suspiciously wealthy... etc.)
🚀 SECTION II — FUTURE SHOCK
First thought after waking up in 2042?
What surprised them about their future self?
What is one thing they absolutely refuse to accept about 2042? (their own children, holographic phones, being called "legendary" or old, etc.)
🎤 III — REUNION SEASON
Most recent headline about them:
Do they actually want this reunion? (yes / no / unfortunately + explain)
Are they still in contact with their former members?
What is one rumor about them in 2040 that everyone believes?
🗓️ EVENT TIMELINE: June → July 2026
SETTING, THEMES, & RULES: As always, this AU is completely freeform. Consider 2042 a giant sandbox where celebrity culture and just enough futuristic nonsense have been thrown into a blender. You can write about: nostalgic reunion stories, parties, social events, awkward encounters with future versions of your relationships. Lean into larger-than-life celebrities and a future that feels alive and ridiculous. Most importantly, have fun with the future! Whether your character became everything they dreamed of or absolutely none of it, 2042 is waiting.
📌 TO EARN POINTS:
2+ collab threads (2 replies per player) — +2 perfomance pts each
1 solo scene or drabble (300+ words) — +2 acting pts
Tag: #hd:au
DEADLINE FOR POINT REDEMPTION: JULY 27, 2026 Extensions always welcome. Ping us if you need time, we totally got you! Be sure to tag threads/content with #hd:au.
HYDRA expands its universe as 'Hyde Academy' heads to Netflix
On March 23, HYDRA Labels released an announcement: Hyde Academy will officially return for a second season. This time as a global series in partnership with Netflix.
According to early reports, Season 2 will take a hybrid approach, blending never-before-seen footage from Season 1 with a completely reimagined continuation of the program. While the first season introduced viewers to HYDRA's trainee ecosystem, the upcoming installment is said to expand far beyond its original scope. Insiders reveal that the new season will feature an entirely new lineup of trainees, a new training system, and a different international setting.
With a bigger platform, expectations are rising for higher production value, more intense storytelling, and a wider reach than ever before. HYDRA Labels has yet to confirm a release date or official cast lineup.
Stay tuned for more updates.
[ + / - ] unreleased season 1 footage?? they've been hiding THIS much content??
[ + / - ] netflix??? oh the budget is getting serious
[ + / - ] i hope they don't erase the original girlnextdoor's storyline completely
[ + / - ] this sounds more like a paid ad/article.
[ + / - ] so what happens to the original trainees then? because if they're just reduced to "unseen footage," thats actually kind of frustrating. people invested time into learning them, and now they're basically side content to promote a new lineup?
GIRLNEXTDOOR's Takada Miru and actor Lee Chaemin selected as the 40th MCs of KBS2's 'Music Bank'
Following the conclusion of the previous MC lineup, Takada Miru and Lee Chaemin are set to step into the role beginning with an upcoming broadcast of Music Bank, marking a fresh chapter for the long-running weekly music program.
Lee Chaemin continues to gain recognition as one of the industry's most promising young actors, having appeared in a string of well-received dramas like 'Hierarchy', 'Crash Course in Romance', and 'Bon Appétit, Your Majesty'. His appointment as MC further cements his growing mainstream appeal.
Takada Miru, a member of HYDRA's rookie girl group GIRLNEXTDOOR, has steadily drawn attention for her polished stage presence, versatile charms, often referred to as the standard of beauty. Her selection as MC further underscores Music Bank's continued commitment to spotlighting rising talent with global appeal, marking a historic moment as the first Japanese idol to take on an MC role for the program.
Anticipation is already building for the chemistry between Takada Miru and Lee Chaemin as they prepare to lead Music Bank as its 40th MCs.
Stay tuned for their first appearance on February 27, coming soon on KBS2’s Music Bank.
[ + / - ] She really has MC visuals… tall, elegant, and her expressions are very clear. The nation will fall in love with her.
[ + / - ] First Japanese idol MC! She speaks Korean well and has a calm vibe, so live broadcasts won't feel awkward at all.
[ + / - ] lee chaemin and miru look like they'll have really good chemistry
[ + / - ] If she does well here, she'll definitely get more variety and CF offers!
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