This left just one member, Kina, as the sole member of 5050 over the last several months. Naturally, speculation has continued over who these new members could be, with some fans of an eliminated survival show contestant fearing she may be one of them.

In June 2023, the survival program R.U.

Next introduced viewers to 22 talented trainees competing to debut as part of Belift Lab's new girl group. While she did not make it into the set of winners that went on to debut as Ill-It, trainee Chanel was a global fan favorite from the start.

Many felt a kinship with the talented trainee, known for being a K-pop fan on X before her survival show debut. Her elimination left many heartbroken but hopeful that Chanel would eventually make her debut someday, with social media activities suggesting she may have left Belift Lab.

Viral rumors about the 5050 members included descriptions that matched Chanel, like being mixed and speaking English. Once the photos from Kina's birthday celebration were shared, some fans believed that one of the individuals matched Chanel's appearance, providing loose proof.

While these rumors are unconfirmed, they have worried many as more often than expected, especially in K-pop, rumors that seem completely baseless turn out to be true.