It is reported that Im Do Hwa, formerly known as AOA Chanmi, will embark on a new challenge through the Mnet’s girl group audition program, “Queendom Puzzle”.
On May 2nd, Sport TV News exclusively reported that “AOA member Im Do Hwa is scheduled to appear on ‘Queendom Puzzle.'”
“Queendom Puzzle” is an audition program that brings together existing (or former) girl group members and singers to compete and create a project girl group. A total of 28 singers are expected to participate, including JooE from MOMOLAND, Kei from Lovelyz, Haein from LABOUM, Yeeun from CLC, Chaeyeon from IZ*ONE, and Yeoreum from WJSN (also known as Cosmic Girls).
Im Do Hwa (formerly known as Chanmi) was active as a member of AOA, but the girl group has long been inactive. Other members remaining in AOA, such as Seolhyun and Hyejeong, also departed from AOA’s agency, FNC.
In January, Im Do Hwa participated in Kakao Entertainment’s virtual girl group debut survival program “Girls Reverse”. Here, the female idol transformed into a virtual character, Dohwa. In a video released after her elimination, she explained the reason for her name change, saying, “I actually changed my name to Do Hwa. I am currently Im Do Hwa. I wanted to start standing on my own with the name that suits me best after working as AOA.”
Last year, Im Do Hwa also shared the news of changing her family name from Kim to Im on her Instagram, saying, “I think I won’t regret it if I live like my mother.”
On the other hand, “Queendom Puzzle” is scheduled to air its in June 2023.
Source: Wikitree
