Lean Branding, an entertainment agency, is preparing to launch its inaugural global girl group next month. The first confirmed member of the group is Lingling, who was on Mnet's 'I-Land 2: N/a'. On April 18 KST, Lean Branding unveiled Lingling as the new member of the group through a set of fresh profile images shared on her official SNS account. Lingling expressed her excitement for her debut by mentioning her journey from her audition program days, stating, "The stage I've longed for. Now, I begin again." Lingling is set to make history as the first K-Pop idol of Malaysian descent upon her debut next month.

Lean Branding will provide more details about the upcoming global girl group through their social media channels in the following weeks. The group is expected to debut in late May.