Because SECRET member Song Ji Eun is temporarily withdrawing from the show, Jiyoon will be akting as her replacement. PD Kwon Jae Young explained her leave with, “SECRET has Japanese promotions scheduled for July so she was set to leave the tampil from the start. She will be returning around September once her Japanese promotions are finished.”
The PD then went to explain why the program chose 4minute’s Jiyoon, ”Jun Jiyoon gives the feel of a hidden gem in 4minute.” Because the program aims to dispel the stereotypes surrounding idol singers, the PD felt that Jiyoon was the perfect match as a new addition.
Jiyoon will begin filming for the tampil on June 27th.
Cube Entertainment announced on June 27th, “On August 24th, 4minute will release a Japanese version of “Heart 2 Heart” and jump straight into Japanese promotions for it."
They continued, “In the beginning of July, HyunA will start promoting her solo album. She will be working on both things at once.”
They will look to spread their hits in jepang this summer.