Madein

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Madein (formerly LimeLight) is a South Korean girl group formed by 143 Entertainment. They started as LimeLight with three members and later rebranded and expanded into Madein, with changes to the lineup over the years.

What they are known for
- Genre: K-pop with bubblegum pop, dance pop, and teen pop influences.
- Debut and style: They debuted in 2023 with a bright, catchy pop sound and colorful visuals that fit a teen/pop image.

Timeline of key moments
- 2022–2023: LimeLight debuts with MiU, Suhye, and Gaeun. They release music and build their early image.
- February 17, 2023: Official debut with the EP Love & Happiness; lead track “Honestly” features Jay.
- August 4, 2023: Comeback as a trio with the single album Madeleine.
- December 27, 2023: Announce that Last Dance will be their last release as a trio.
- January 11, 2024: Return with the EP Last Dance as they reorganize.
- July 15–29, 2024: LimeLight rebrands as Madein and adds new members (including Mashiro, Yeseo, Serina Saito, and Nagomi Abe). They announce a September 3, 2024 debut under Madein and reveal plans for wider activities, including in Japan.
- September 3–17, 2024: Rise EP released digitally (Sept 3) and physically (Sept 17). They also announce Japanese activities with B Zone and a fan concert in Japan (Oct 5–6, 2024).
- November 2024: Gaeun leaves Madein amid health issues and controversy; agency denies the related harassment claims.
- 2025: Madein is reorganized as a six-member group (MiU, Mashiro, Serina, Nagomi, Suhye, Yeseo). They announce a February comeback with Madein Forever, featuring the double lead singles “Saturn” and “Love, Afraid.”
- May 14, 2025: Suhye pauses activities for personal reasons.
- July 31, 2025: Madein S, a subunit consisting of Mashiro, MiU, Serina, and Nagomi, is announced for debut in August.
- December 26, 2025: Suhye and Yeseo officially depart from Madein.

Member background and activities
- Members have often been active in other reality shows and entertainment ventures before joining Madein, including appearances on Girls Planet 999 and Produce 101 Japan: The Girls.
- Individual members have also done modeling and magazine work in the past.

Current status
- Madein continues to operate as a girl group with activities spanning Korea and Japan, including releases, performances, and subunit projects. The lineup and plans have evolved through restructurings and member changes since their formation.