Secret starts its 12-year comeback with Yebin’s voice

Secret has revealed new member YEBIN and will return on June 18 with the special mini-album 'Secret Flavor'. This activity, which sees Jun Hyo Seong and Jung Ha-na listed once again, marks their comeback after 12 years. Simultaneously, it is a three-member restart that fills the vacant vocal position with a new face.

Since it is still in the pre-release stage, performance results cannot be determined in advance. Currently confirmed information includes official videos, the release schedule, and changes in member composition. The first true judgment can be made through the actual songs and performances following the music release on June 18 at 6 PM.

YEBIN Introduction Video Released on June 8

On June 8, a video titled 'Introducing Secret's New Member YEBIN' was uploaded to Secret's official YouTube channel. In the video, YEBIN sings Taeyeon's 'U R'. The screen shows YEBIN's singing and face at length without heavy production. This effectively introduces the new member through her vocals rather than dance or a short greeting.

Secret is not a team returning with only Jun Hyo Seong and Jung Ha-na. Han Sun-hwa left the team and the agency in 2016, and Song Ji-eun also left team activities later. Therefore, the core of this activity is whether YEBIN can actually fill the empty space in Secret's songs.

It is also notable that YEBIN chose 'U R'. This song is one where the tone and breathing are heard before a flashy performance. The official introduction video strongly aims to imprint YEBIN as 'the member in charge of singing' rather than just a 'new face.'

Three-Member Restart with Jun Hyo Seong, Jung Ha-na, and YEBIN

Secret debuted in 2009 and is a team clearly remembered by 2nd generation girl group fans through hits like 'Magic', 'Madonna', 'Shy Boy', 'Starlight Moonlight', 'Love is Move', and 'POISON'. This activity comes after a long hiatus since 2014.

That memory does not automatically become the strength for new activities. The reaction to a 2nd generation group's restart depends on how many original members have gathered, how they handle old hit songs, and whether the new songs can be heard in today's music release market. Among these, Secret begins with the biggest task: a change in members.

Jun Hyo Seong and Jung Ha-na are responsible for the team's face, rap, and stage memories. YEBIN enters as the new vocal pillar. For this comeback to go beyond being just 'an event after a long time,' the three must sound natural within a single song. Part distribution and the harmony of voices come before the weight of their names.

'Secret Flavor' Released on the 18th at 6 PM

The 'Can you keep Secret?' trailer released on June 7 announced the release date of the special mini-album 'Secret Flavor' as June 18 at 6 PM. The video contained childhood photos, scenes with strong sunlight, and an atmosphere like looking through an old photo album. While explaining the new start, the emotion brought forward first was not a strange change, but a familiar memory.

For fans who have been waiting for Secret, the most direct message is the sensation that 'the Secret from back then is returning,' rather than a complex concept explanation. However, the reason for the new member's joining must be proven through the music release and performances. While bringing the bright and clear advantages of past hits, the 2026 arrangements and vocal placements must not feel disconnected.

This comeback is known to be managed by RBW. RBW is an agency that has handled both vocal-oriented and performance-oriented teams. The important task in Secret's new activity is to preserve the image of past hit songs while making Jun Hyo Seong, Jung Ha-na, and YEBIN look like a current team.

Initial buzz has already been created. The combination of a new member reveal and a comeback after 12 years is enough to gather interest. The remaining points to confirm are the music release on June 18 at 6 PM, followed by the first stage and live content.