IST Entertainment’s new boy group, which includes groups APINK, VICTON, THE BOYZ, and WEEEKLY, will be changing the name of the group to ATBO (에이티비오).
IST Entertainment said in a press release on June 3, “New boy group ABO who confirmed their debut through survival show ‘The Origin – A, B, Or What?’, will be changing the name of the group. in ATBO.”
IST Entertainment revealed the member selection process globally via “The Origin,” which aired from March to May, announcing their official debut as ABO in the latest episode.
However, after the group’s name was leaked, fans around the world suggested that the name of the group ABO might be mistaken for the wrong meaning in some parts of the world, and the agency took the decision to change the name. after careful consideration.
“We fully understood the opinions of global fans and decided to change the name of the group which was announced earlier after internal discussions.”,
the agency said in a notice at noon KST on June 3rd.
“ABO informs you that it will operate under the name ATBO, which retains its current meaning. At the moment, ATBO is preparing to debut in the second half of this year to meet you in a more mature way. Please look forward to them and show them lots of love.”
ATBO, a new big rookie boy group that IST Entertainment introduces after APINK, VICTON, THE BOYZ and WEEKLY, stands for “At the Beginning of Originality” and has the ambition to tell their own new and original stories.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS IST Entertainment
